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WorksheetsUnderstanding Cybersecurity Threats
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?
To steal physical property
To obtain sensitive information
To damage hardware
To improve network speed
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
Virus
Worm
Firewall
Trojan Horse
Ransomware typically demands payment in which form?
Credit card
Cryptocurrency
Cash
Check
Which of the following is a common characteristic of social engineering attacks?
Use of encryption
Exploiting human psychology
Physical destruction of devices
Network scanning
What is a key difference between a virus and a worm?
A virus can replicate itself, while a worm cannot
A worm can spread without human action, while a virus needs a host file
A virus is always harmful, while a worm is not
A worm is a type of antivirus software
Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?
Personalized greeting
Spelling and grammatical errors
Secure email address
No attachments
What is the primary purpose of ransomware?
To delete files permanently
To encrypt files and demand payment for decryption
To monitor user activity
To improve system performance
Which of the following is an example of social engineering?
Installing antivirus software
Sending a fake email to obtain passwords
Updating software regularly
Using a strong password
What type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?
Spyware
Adware
Trojan Horse
Rootkit
Which of the following is a preventive measure against phishing attacks?
Clicking on all email links
Using multi-factor authentication
Disabling antivirus software
Sharing passwords openly
