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Cyber Security 101 - 3

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the process of changing plain text into ciphertext for the purpose of security or privacy?

a)

Denial of Service

b)

Encryption

c)

Endpoint Protection Platform

d)

Digital Signature

2.

software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent. An umbrella term for all software that has malicious intent (viruses, worms, Trojans...)

a)

malware

b)

ransomware

c)

adware

d)

spyware

3.

Software that encrypts programs and data until a ransom is paid to remove it.

a)

malware

b)

adware

c)

ransomware

d)

spyware

4.

unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer

a)

adware

b)

ransomware

c)

Trojan

d)

spyware

5.

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

a)

The email contains poor spelling and grammar.

b)

The email is from a government official.

c)

The email is from a trusted source.

d)

The email contains high-quality images.

6.
What is meant by the term 'white hat hacker'?
a)
Illegal hacker – intent on doing harm, stealing for personal gain e.g. taking credit card details.
b)
Doesn’t necessarily steal but may access IT systems without permission which is still illegal.
c)
Ethical hacker – paid by companies to test their systems fro vulnerabilities.
7.
What is meant by a 'black hat hacker'?
a)
Doesn’t necessarily steal but may access IT systems without permission which is still illegal.
b)
Illegal hacker – intent on doing harm, stealing for personal gain e.g. taking credit card details.
c)
Ethical hacker – paid by companies to test their systems fro vulnerabilities.
8.

Which one of these is NOT one the three pillars of security in the CIA triangle

a)

Confidently

b)

Integrity

c)

Availability

d)

Authentication

9.

The act of securing and protecting individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments that are connected to the Internet and the Web.

a)

cybersecurity

b)

cybercriminals

c)

privacy policies

d)

Social engineering

10.

a technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, usually by means of fraudulent e-mail

a)

phishing

b)

blagging

c)

shouldering

d)

name generator attack

11.

After entering a user ID and password, an online banking user must enter a PIN that was sent as a text message to the user's mobile phone.

Which of the following digital security methods is being used?

a)

Firewall

b)

Smart Card

c)

DLP

d)

Multifactor Authentication

12.

Which of the following is least likely to indicate a phishing attack?

a)

An email from your bank asks you to call the number on your card to verify a transaction.

b)

An email from a merchant asks that you click on a link to reset your password.

c)

An email from a utility company asks you to enter your date of birth and social security number for verification purposes.

d)

An email that indicates you have won a large sum of money and asks you to enter your bank account number so that money can be transferred to you.

13.

How can you tell if a website encrypts its traffic?

a)

Google it.

b)

Look for the lock symbol in a URL.

c)

All websites encrypt their traffic.

d)

Encrypted sites take longer to load.

14.

What is a computer network?

a)

A super computer owned only by the government

b)

A web of connected computers or devices

c)

A computer vulnerability

d)

An Internet service provider

e)

All of the above

15.

What month is National Cybersecurity Awareness month?

a)

January

b)

October

c)

November

d)

June

16.

IoT refers to....

a)

Innovation of Technology

b)

Internet of Things

c)

Imagination of Tyrannosaurus

d)

Images of Technology

17.

True or False:

All hackers are criminals

a)

True

b)

False

18.

In the CIA Triad - the "C" stands for:

a)

Confidentiality

b)

Continuation

c)

Congressional

d)

Communication

19.

In the CIA Triad - the "A" stands for:

a)

Availability

b)

Authority

c)

Authentication

d)

Accountability

20.

What is the biggest security weakness in any organization?

a)

Human factors

b)

Passwords not long enough

c)

Not using strong enough filters

d)

Not using two factor authentication

21.

What is a computer hacker?

a)

A virus that invades your computer and causes it to not work

b)

A person who sends lots of e-mails to people asking for money

c)

A person who uses a computer to illegally breaks into your computer and take your information

d)

A person who cuts or hacks at something

22.

What is cybersecurity?

a)

the state of being protected against the criminal or unauthorized use of electronic data,

b)

Security against breaking into your house

c)

Top secret Government security

23.

What is Phishing?

a)

Phish is a made up word

b)

Fishing for pirahnas and perch

c)

the fraudulent practice of sending emails that seem to be to be from reputable companies in order to convince individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

d)

The practice of breaking into a persons computer to steal their data by using a virus

24.

What is Social Engineering?

a)

manipulation of people on the Internet into giving away confidential information.

b)

Mining for peoples lost jewelry

c)

A type of engineering where you build houses for groups of people

25.

What is a password?

a)

When you pass a word around until someone gets the meaning right

b)

a secret word or phrase that must be used to gain admission to your online account

c)

A type of vocabulary football

26.

What is computer malware?

a)

A malicious attack using the mail

b)

software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

c)

Computer software that is made to track your movements

27.

What is a cyber attack?

a)

an attempt by hackers to damage or destroy a computer network or system.

b)

when someone shoots your computer

c)

an attack on cybers

d)

when someone robs an atm machine

28.

What is ransomware?

a)

A type of threat that holds onto your computer until you pay your fines

b)

When someone tells you what you have to wear

c)

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

29.

What is a computer virus?

a)

When a hacker breaks into your computer system

b)

A sickness that your computer can pas on to you

c)

When your computer is infected with the flu

d)

a piece of code which is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect, such as corrupting the system or destroying data.

30.

What is encryption?

a)

A person who tricks you into giving your password

b)

converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

c)

To upload your personal data to the cloud

d)

When there is a security breach in your data

31.

Emailing to acquire sensitive information (passwords) by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.

a)

Phishing

b)

Zero-Day Exploit

c)

DDOS

d)

Backdoor

e)

Botnet

32.

Tricking people into breaking normal security rules and procedures and/or divulging personal information.

a)

Zero-Day Exploit

b)

Botnet

c)

Social Engineering

d)

Backdoor

e)

Phishing

33.

A malicious file that can attach to other files and replicate when the user shares the file.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

DDOS

34.

A hacker who violates computer security for personal gain.

a)

Certified Ethical Hacker

b)

Cybercriminal

c)

Nation-State Hacker

d)

Hactivist

35.

A strong password shouldn't contain :

a)

Capital and small letters

b)

Common marks /? ().......

c)

Numbers

d)

personal data

36.
When creating a password, which is most important?
a)
easy to remember
b)
length
c)
simple
d)
complacency
37.
Which of the following is an example of authentication?
a)
user name
b)
identification card
c)
file permissions
d)
account type
38.

True or False: You should not click links that are attached to emails without checking them first.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

Which of these is an example of a strong password?

a)

Mr.Hillegonds

b)

dugitalyrunninglolwhynot

c)

Pa55word

d)

pleasedonthack

40.
Look at the password then decide if the password is weak or strong.
anna99
a)
Strong
b)
Weak
41.

What is one of the main threats in cybersecurity that involves hackers stealing personal details of online clients for criminal purposes?

a)

Spyware

b)

Ransomware

c)

Phishing

d)

Data breach

42.

What type of cyber-attack involves hackers infecting a company's network and demanding payment to unlock the data?

a)

Data theft

b)

Phishing

c)

Ransomware

d)

Spyware

43.

In which year did the ransomware WannaCry attack businesses in more than 105 countries?

a)

2018

b)

2016

c)

2015

d)

2017

44.

Which American company had personal data stolen relating to 143 million US people in July 2017?

a)

Google

b)

Facebook

c)

Equifax

d)

Apple

45.

What law came into effect in May 2018 to unify data privacy laws across Europe?

a)

GDPR

b)

FERPA

c)

HIPAA

d)

COPPA

46.

What is the main reason for companies to invest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies?

a)

Legal obligation

b)

Public image improvement

c)

Tax benefits

d)

Employee satisfaction

47.

What is the most rapidly growing waste problem in the world that contains toxic chemicals like lead and arsenic?

a)

Plastic waste

b)

Chemical waste

c)

Food waste

d)

Electronic waste

48.

Which renewable energy source comes from the Earth's internal heat?

a)

Geothermal energy

b)

Solar energy

c)

Wind energy

d)

Bioenergy

49.

What percentage of global energy comes from renewable sources according to REN21?

a)

10%

b)

5%

c)

15%

d)

19.3%

50.

Which country already generates all of its electricity using renewable energy?

a)

Germany

b)

China

c)

Iceland

d)

USA

51.

What is the main concern about the environmental effects of global warming that drives the use of renewable energy?

a)

Greenhouse gas emissions

b)

Deforestation

c)

Water pollution

d)

Air pollution

52.

What is the main reason for companies to move towards renewable energy sources for powering data centers?

a)

Regulatory compliance

b)

Customer demand

c)

Cost savings

d)

Environmental reasons

53.

What is the main benefit of recycling e-waste in terms of environmental pollution?

a)

Change in pollution type

b)

No impact on pollution

c)

Reduction in pollution

d)

Increase in pollution

54.

What is the main reason for companies to consider green practices in the 21st century?

a)

Employee retention

b)

Tax incentives

c)

Competitive advantage

d)

Legal requirement

55.

What is the main threat to internet privacy apart from cybercriminals?

a)

Data breaches

b)

Government surveillance

c)

Phishing attacks

d)

Social media companies

56.

What is the goal of access control?

a)

Provide fail-secure performance

b)

Offer improved data security

c)

Determine how security is implemented at each level

d)

Deter potential intruders

57.

Stella is working as a cybersecurity specialist in XYZ Inc. She realizes that her organization is facing security risks as all the employees and visitors are allowed to have free access to all the departments inside the organization. Which of the following should Stella develop to reduce the risk?

a)

Access-control measure

b)

Authentication method

c)

Perimeter control

d)

Cohesive access-control policy

58.

Andrew is a security administrator in an organization. All the departments in his organization have lockable doors that have manually operated door locks. He decided to replace these manually operated door locks with door locks that require access codes known by the members of the departments. Which type of lock will Andrew choose to accomplish this task?

a)

Cipher locks

b)

Key-locking deadbolts

c)

Solenoid-operated deadbolts

d)

Cam locks

59.

Alicia was studying about the authentication devices used in access-control systems. While preparing the topic, she learned about a device that contains information about its owners, such as their password and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII) that can be used in the authentication process. Which device has been referred to in the given scenario?

a)

Biometric scanner

b)

Magnetic stripe card

c)

RFID badge

d)

Smart card

60.

What are the benefits of the Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) camera?Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

a)

Provides remote access to either live images

b)

Permits users to view live full-motion video from anywhere

c)

Permits the storage of images to disk

d)

Allows a user to monitor larger areas that would require multiple fixed cameras

61.

Which of the statements are true about color and black-and-white closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras?Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

a)

Color CCTV cameras offer better pictures than black-and-white CCTV cameras.

b)

Color cameras can offer a full and accurate clothing and vehicle description.

c)

Both black-and-white and color cameras are fully capable of providing quality pictures.

d)

Black-and-white CCTV cameras offer better pictures than color CCTV cameras.

62.

Smith is a photographer. He has just started a project in which he needs to capture landscape photographs. Which type of lens will be most suitable for him to accomplish this purpose?

a)

Wide-angle

b)

Macro

c)

Fish eye

d)

Telephoto

63.

Hazel is working as a security officer in the surveillance department of an organization. She has reason to believe that some employees are indulging in illegal activities within the organization. To acquire concrete evidence for the same she needs to track the cameras of all the departments using a single monitor. Which feature will help hazel to accomplish this task?

a)

Video processing

b)

Sequencing

c)

Signal processing

d)

Multiplexing

64.

Ryan is working in the surveillance department in an organization. His organization has employed hundreds of cameras. To store video data coming from these cameras, the organization has used a storage type that allows additional disk-drive storage devices to be attached without an intermediary to the Digital Video Recorder (DVR). Which type of video storage is referred to in this scenario?

a)

Direct-Attached Storage

b)

Network-Attached Storage

c)

Networked Storage

d)

Internal Storage

65.

Which of the following statements are true about zoning?Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose 2.

a)

It enables security personnel to arm and disarm a security system with a push of a button.

b)

It enables the system to instantly sound an alarm for intrusion detection in a specific area.

c)

It allows immediate triggering of an alarm system when facing an emergency situation.

d)

It enables security personnel to arm only portions of the system, such as the perimeter doors and windows.

66.

Stala is working as a security specialist in an organization. She wants to install an efficient intrusion detection and reporting system in her organization. She needs a device that can accept alarms from various devices and use those alarms to trigger actions. Which of the following devices will Stala use?

a)

Seismic detector

b)

Motion detector

c)

Siren

d)

Control panel

67.

Alicia, a cybersecurity specialist, wants to track the physical activities in her organization. For this purpose, she has used a device, which converts physical activities into signals that are presented to the security controller. Which device did Alicia use?

a)

Panic button

b)

Keypad

c)

Sensor

d)

Key fob

68.

John, a door system technician, has to establish an efficient garage door safety system, which stops or reverses an automatic garage door's lifter motor whenever an obstacle is encountered. Which sensor should John use for this purpose?

a)

Photoelectric

b)

Motion

c)

Magnetic-switch

d)

Vibration

69.

Mary has installed a highly efficient security system in her organization. In that system, she has used a device that produces a sufficiently high level of sound when an alarm condition is activated. Which device is being described in this scenario?

a)

Keypad

b)

Siren

c)

Strobe light

d)

Sensor

70.

Andrew's gas detectors have been going off, indicating carbon monoxide (CO) accumulation in his home. Which of the following protection measures should Andrew take? Choose all that apply.

a)

He must immediately go outside of the house.

b)

He should place any heating appliances in a closed area.

c)

He should call emergency services, such as the fire department or 911.

d)

He should do a head count to ensure that all persons in his family are accounted for.

71.

These are efforts by bad actors to profit from their malicious attacks.

a)

Cybercrime

b)

Botnets

c)

Adware

d)

VPN

72.

A software exploit which in turns involves a combination of attacks against different vulnerabilities

a)

blended threats

b)

trojan horse

c)

intranet

d)

back doors

73.

It acts as a barrier between a trusted system or network and outside connections, such as the Internet.

a)

firewall

b)

spyware

c)

phishing

d)

encryption

74.

A _________ is an automated program that runs over the Internet

a)

spyware

b)

virus

c)

worm

d)

bot

75.

A feature or defect of a computer system that allows surreptitious unauthorized access to data

a)

intranet

b)

trojan horse

c)

back doors

d)

blended threat

76.

Self replicating virus that does not alter files but resides in active memory and duplicates itself

a)

worm

b)

virus

c)

spyware

d)

trojan horse

77.

A planned event during which an organization simulates a cyber disruption to develop or test capabilities

a)

internet

b)

hacker

c)

gateway

d)

cyber exercise

78.

Is global system of interconnected computer networks

a)

internet

b)

hacker

c)

gateway

d)

cyber exercise

79.

A network point that acts as an entrance to another network

a)

internet

b)

hacker

c)

gateway

d)

cyber exercise

80.

Designed to detect and destroy computer virus

a)

antivirus software

b)

hacker

c)

gateway

d)

cyber exercise

81.

A person who uses computers to gain unauthorized access to data

a)

antivirus software

b)

hacker

c)

gateway

d)

cyber exercise

82.

These are small programs or scripts that can negatively affect the health of your computer.

a)

spyware

b)

virus

c)

worm

d)

bot

83.

Software that is intended to damage or disable computers and computer systems

a)

malware

b)

trojan horse

c)

intranet

d)

back doors

84.

Software that enables a user to obtain convert information about another's computer activities by transmitting data from their hard drive

a)

spyware

b)

virus

c)

worm

d)

bot

85.

Is the body of technology's, processes and practices designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access

a)

internet

b)

cyber security

c)

gateway

d)

cyber exercise

86.

This is the process of converting data to an unrecognizable or "encrypted" form. It is commonly used to protect sensitive information so that only authorized parties can view it

a)

Cybercrime

b)

Botnets

c)

Adware

d)

Encryption

87.

A local or restricted communications network, especially a private network created using World Wide Web software

a)

blended threats

b)

trojan horse

c)

intranet

d)

back doors

88.

Type of surveillance software that has the capability to record every key stroke you make on a Log file, usually encrypted

a)

worm

b)

virus

c)

spyware

d)

keylogger

89.

What is the best way to create a strong password?

a)

Use your birthdate

b)

Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

c)

Use a common word

d)

Use your pet's name

90.

" (a)   is the process of converting data into an unreadable format to protect it from unauthorized access."

91.

Who owns SpaceX?

a)

Mark Zukerberg

b)

Bill Gates

c)

Elon Musk

d)

Eric Shcmidt

92.

The simple description?

hint: a type of social engineering.



(a)  

93.

Which of the following is NOT a good practice for cybersecurity?

a)

Regularly backing up your important data

b)

Keeping your software and devices updated

c)

Being cautious when clicking on links or downloading files

d)

Using the same password for multiple accounts

94.

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To create strong passwords

b)

To protect your computer from physical damage

c)

To make your computer run faster

d)

To detect and remove malware

95.

"A (a)   is a malicious program that spreads from one computer to another without human intervention, often causing damage."

96.

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

a)

MyDog'sName

b)

Did14t

c)

12345678

d)

Tr1ck75t3r_c17y

97.

A (a)   is a program or device used to capture and record keystrokes on a computer, often used for malicious purposes."

98.

What does HTTPS stand for in a website URL?

a)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Server

b)

HyperText Transfer Protocol Security

c)

High-Tech Security Protocol

d)

Hypertext Transfer Page Security

99.

What is the best practice to protect against Phishing attacks?

a)

Use the same password for all online accounts

b)

Share personal information on social media platforms

c)

Disable all security features on your devices

d)

Avoid opening emails from unknown senders

100.

Arrange the following authentication factors in the order of their strength (from weakest to strongest)

Smartcard, Iris scan, Password

(a)  

101.

What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

a)

To prevent physical access to the network

b)

To protect against unauthorized access and control network traffic

c)

To encrypt data transmissions

d)

To block unwanted emails

102.

What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) used for?

a)

To encrypt internet traffic and enhance online privacy

b)

To monitor network performance

c)

To secure physical access to a network

d)

To block spam emails

103.

What does "phishing" mean?

a)

Catching fish in a river

b)

A social engineering attack that tricks users into revealing sensitive info

c)

Sending unwanted emails

d)

Catching fish in a river

104.

Who is the Father of Computer

a)

Tim Berners-Lee

b)

Charles Babbage

c)

Vinton Cerf

d)

Mark Zuckerberg

105.

What is the full form of RDP?

a)

Remote Detection and Prevention

b)

Remote Desktop Protocol

c)

Runtime Development Policy

d)

Remote Disc Policy

106.

What is Multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

a)

Using three different internet browsers simultaneously

b)

Verifying identity with more than two factors of authentication

c)

Creating multiple user accounts for added security.

d)

Using multiple email addresses for login

107.

A Simple description?

(a)  

108.

(a)   is a weakness that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer or information system."