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Cyber Security Threats/Attacks Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is phishing?

a)

Phishing is a type of fishing done in the ocean

b)

Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers send fraudulent emails or messages to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information.

c)

Phishing is a type of gardening technique

d)

Phishing is a type of bird species

2.

How can individuals protect themselves from phishing attacks?

a)

Click on all links in unsolicited emails

b)

Provide personal information to any sender without verifying their legitimacy

c)

Ignore suspicious emails and click on all attachments

d)

Be cautious of unsolicited emails, not clicking on suspicious links, and verifying the legitimacy of the sender before providing any personal information.

3.

What is ransomware?

a)

A type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system or files until a sum of money is paid.

b)

A type of software used to create backups of computer files

c)

A type of software designed to speed up computer performance

d)

A type of software used to enhance computer security

4.

What are the common ways ransomware is spread?

a)

Phishing emails, malicious attachments, infected websites, and software vulnerabilities

b)

Using strong and unique passwords

c)

Regularly updating security patches

d)

Downloading free antivirus software

5.

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

a)

A cyber attack that seeks to make a network resource unavailable to its intended users

b)

A method of encrypting data

c)

A type of computer virus

d)

A form of social engineering attack

6.

What are the potential impacts of a successful DoS attack?

a)

Increase in customer trust, financial gains, improved reputation

b)

No impact on services, no financial losses, no damage to reputation

c)

Enhanced security measures, improved customer satisfaction, increased revenue

d)

Disruption of services, financial losses, damage to reputation, and loss of customer trust

7.

What is malware?

a)

Malicious software designed to damage or disrupt a computer system.

b)

A type of weather phenomenon

c)

A new type of computer game

d)

A type of gardening tool

8.

How can malware infect a computer system?

a)

By using a firewall

b)

Through email attachments, malicious websites, infected USB drives, or software downloads.

c)

Through physical contact with the computer

d)

By turning off the computer

9.

What is smishing?

a)

A type of fishing technique used by professional anglers

b)

A form of phishing attack conducted through text messages or SMS

c)

A method of building relationships in a professional setting

d)

A type of software used to protect against cyber attacks

10.

............. is the use of cyber attacks against an enemy state, causing comparable harm to actual warfare and/or disrupting vital computer systems.

a)

Phishing

b)

Hacking

c)

Cyberwarfare

d)

ransomware