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WorksheetsRevision #3 - TechnoShield
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 24mins
A company installed biometric scanners to control access to their secure areas. What type of security measure is this?
Access restriction
Data loss prevention
Encryption
Firewall
A government agency regularly conducts audits of their data and programs to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance. What type of security measure is this?
Access restriction
Data loss prevention
Encryption
Firewall
A hospital stores patient records in an encrypted format. Only authorized personnel with the correct decryption key can access the data. What is the purpose of this encryption?
To prevent data loss
To maintain data confidentiality
To comply with regulations
To ensure data security
A company implemented a policy requiring employees to use strong passwords and change them regularly. What is the goal of this policy?
To prevent unauthorized access
To protect against phishing attacks
To prevent data loss
To comply with industry standards
Which of the following is NOT a common avenue for data collection by data brokers?
Credit card purchases
Web browser cookies
Public records
Private journals
After creating a social media account, Alex realized he could control who sees his posts and personal information by adjusting his (a) settings.
A (a) Wi-Fi hotspot is a seemingly legitimate hotspot set up by hackers to lure users into connecting to their network.
Sarah noticed that after browsing online for shoes, she started seeing shoe advertisements on almost every website she visited. This is because websites use (a) to track her interests.
A new employee unknowingly opened an email attachment that contained a (a) , causing their computer to become infected and spread the malicious code to other devices on the network.
A popular online retailer experienced a (a) attack during a major sale, causing their website to crash and preventing customers from making purchases.
The email looked legitimate, but it was actually a (a) attempt to trick the recipient into revealing their bank account details.
The anonymous online comments were so hurtful that they drove the victim to depression, highlighting the serious consequences of (a) .
The hacker used the stolen credit card information to make unauthorized purchases, demonstrating the dangers of (a) .
The software engineer made a coding error that introduced a vulnerability into the system, emphasizing the importance of addressing (a) in cybersecurity.
What is the primary characteristic of a computer virus?
It can spread independently through networks.
It requires a host program to replicate and infect other files.
It is used to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.
It is a self-contained program that does not need a host.
Emily received a text message claiming she won a prize from a contest she never entered. The message asked her to click a link to claim her reward. What should Emily do?
Click the link and provide her personal information.
Ignore the message and delete it.
Reply to the message asking for more details.
Forward the message to her friends.
Which of the following statements best describes a computer worm?
A self-replicating program that spreads through networks without requiring user action.
A program that disguises itself as a legitimate application to trick users into installing it.
A type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release.
A network of infected computers controlled by a hacker.
After visiting an online shopping website, Jehan notices that advertisements for the products she viewed are appearing on other unrelated websites. What is the most likely explanation for this phenomenon?
The website used first-party cookies to track her browsing activity.
The website used third-party cookies to track her browsing activity.
The website installed a virus on her computer.
The website used a web bug to track her IP address.
How does a Trojan horse typically trick users?
By disguising itself as a useful or desirable program.
By replicating itself and spreading to other computers.
By encrypting files and demanding a ransom.
By flooding a network with traffic to make it inaccessible.
Syafiqah found a USB drive in the parking lot and plugged it into her work computer. Shortly after, her computer started behaving strangely, and files began disappearing. What could be the cause?
The USB drive contained a virus.
The USB drive was encrypted.
The USB drive was a gift from a coworker.
The USB drive was empty.
John downloaded a free game from a website. After installing it, his computer started running slower, and he noticed unusual pop-up ads. What might have happened to John's computer?
It was infected with malware.
It was hit by a DoS attack.
It was encrypted by ransomware.
It was hacked by a cybercriminal.
Ahmad uses the same password for all his online accounts. He recently discovered that his email account was hacked. What is the most likely reason for this?
He used a strong password.
He used two-factor authentication.
He used a weak and easily guessable password.
He used a password manager.
A company's website suddenly becomes inaccessible due to an overwhelming amount of traffic from unknown sources. What type of cyber-attack is this?
Phishing
Malware
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Social engineering
An employee accidentally clicked on a phishing email and downloaded a malicious file. This resulted in the company's network being infected with malware. What is the root cause of this incident?
Human error
Technological failure
Natural hazard
Cyber attack
A company experienced a power outage due to a severe storm. Their servers went down, and they lost access to critical data. What type of hazard caused this disruption?
Human error
Technological failure
Natural hazard
Cyber attack
A group of employees received an email from their IT department asking them to click a link to update their security software. However, the link led to a fake website that collected their login credentials. What type of attack is this?
Social engineering
Ransomware
Denial-of-Service (DoS)
Malware
A website uses cookies to track user behaviour and personalize ads. What type of privacy concern is this?
Data collection
Identity theft
Cyberbullying
DoS attack
What are botnets (or zombies) primarily used for?
Stealing sensitive information from individual computers.
Launching coordinated attacks on networks and websites.
Encrypting files and demanding a ransom.
Spreading misinformation and propaganda online.
A hacker gained access to a company's database and stole sensitive customer information, including credit card numbers. What type of cybercrime is this?
Cyberbullying
Identity theft
Data breach
Phishing scam
A software company released a new version of their product without thoroughly testing it. Users started experiencing crashes and data loss. What caused this issue?
Human error
Technological failure
Natural hazard
Cyber attack
A social media influencer had their account hacked, and the hacker started posting inappropriate content. What is this an example of?
Identity theft
Cyberbullying
Phishing
Data breach
Sarah received an email that appeared to be from her bank, asking her to update her account information. She clicked on the link and entered her details. A few days later, she noticed unauthorized transactions on her account. What type of cyber-attack did Sarah likely fall victim to?
Ransomware attack
DoS attack
Phishing scam
Malware infection
A teenager is constantly receiving hurtful messages and threats on social media from an anonymous user. What is this an example of?
Cyberbullying
Identity theft
Phishing
Hacking
A company's confidential data was leaked online after an employee lost their laptop in a public place. What could have prevented this incident?
Encrypting the data on the laptop
Using strong password protection
Implementing remote wipe capabilities
Regularly backing up data to a secure location
An (a) is a business that collects personal data from various sources, processes it, and sells it to other parties.
A company's firewall can block all cyber threats, including those from insiders.
True
False
Using a public Wi-Fi network to access sensitive information is safe.
True
False
Regularly updating software can help protect against cyber-attacks.
True
False
Sharing your password with a trusted friend is a good security practice.
True
False
Strong passwords are long and complex, containing a mix of characters.
True
False
Downloading files from unknown sources can expose your computer to malware.
True
False
Encryption can make stolen data useless to hackers.
True
False
A website asking for your credit card details should always have "https" in the URL.
True
False
Cyberbullying can have serious emotional consequences for victims.
True
False
Phishing is a legitimate method used by banks and other institutions to verify customer information.
True
False
