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ONE 6th FORM Unit 11 EoT Quiz Cyber Security

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A software program that attempts to identify and neutralise software that has a malicious intent (malware) on a system.

a)

Anti-malware software

b)

Firewall

c)

Hacker

d)

Security incident management policy

2.

Using software and/or hardware resources that are operated by a third party remotely.

a)

Cloud computing

b)

Domain

c)

Service provider agreement

d)

Cyber security plan

3.

An administrative division of a client/server network.

a)

Domain

b)

Firewall

c)

Cloud computing

d)

Service provider agreement

4.

A software or hardware device that monitors incoming and outgoing network traffic, applying rules to allow or disallow certain types of traffic.

a)

Firewall

b)

Domain

c)

Risk assessment

d)

Security requirements

5.

A person who attempts to gain unauthorised access to a system using methods referred to as ‘hacking’.

a)

Hacker

b)

Risk assessment

c)

Firewall

d)

Anti-malware software

6.

Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?

a)

Worms

b)

Hacking

c)

Anti-Virus

d)

Pharming

7.

Which one of the following is NOT a type of CyberSecurity Attack?

a)

Worms

b)

Randsomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Password Management

8.

Viruses, worms, and trojans are common security threats that are often used in spreading. What is the name for them all?

a)

Malware

b)

Formalware

c)

Scams

d)

The Spreading attackers

9.

Fake e-mail message appearing to be from a trusted business, social network or other contact Asks for personal information or requests a user to click on a link or download a file to verify personal information Hackers can secretly collect personal information and passwords

a)

Farming

b)

Pharming

c)

Phishing

d)

Fishing

10.

Cyber security consists of the processes, practices and technologies designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Businesses, Banks, Shops, Schools and Exam Boards all keep data on you and are required to keep it safe?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Qwerty123 is a Strong Password (i.e. not a cyber security risk)

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Detecting Vulnerabilities in a computer system/network also includes employee behaviours and procedures?

a)

True

b)

False

14.
Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?
a)
Stealing usernames and passwords
b)
Modifying website content
c)
Disrupting network communications
d)
All of the above
15.

If a website is using HTTPS it means that...

a)

Data sent and received is encrypted

b)

Data sent and received can be viewed by others

c)

Data received is encrypted

d)

Data sent is encrypted

16.

What are the motives behind cyber crime?

a)

Demanding ransom

b)

Propagating religious or political beliefs

c)

Financial loss to the target

d)

Information thefts and manipulating data

17.

How do we improve our security?

a)

Use an anti-virus

b)

Use a firewall

c)

Use a strong password

d)

Don't share passwords

18.

Is this a phishing e-mail?

a)

Yes

b)

No

19.

192.168.125.200 is an example of what?

a)

PC Model Number

b)

Router Type

c)

IP Address

d)

Telephone Number

20.

Microsoft Defender, BitDefender and Norton 360 are examples of what?

a)

Viruses

b)

Anti-Virus Software

c)

Firewalls

d)

Phishing Scams

21.

Information sent across the Internet is known as:

a)

Data

b)

Kilobytes

c)

ROM

d)

Webbing

22.

Port number used for HTTP?

a)

80

b)

443

c)

418

d)

27

23.

Potential source(s) of network vulnerabilities

a)

Network ports

b)

USB drives

c)

Poorly managed file permissions and privileges

d)

Failing to enforce a password policy

24.

Examples of organisational vulnerabilities

a)

Network ports

b)

USB drives

c)

Poorly managed file permissions and privileges

d)

Failing to enforce a password policy

25.

Examples of software vulnerabilities

a)

Downloading software from untrustworthy sources

b)

SQL injection

c)

Zero-day vulnerabilities

d)

Failing to enforce a password policy

26.

Continuing to use an older operating system, well after it is no longer being supported by the developer is an example of which type of vulnerability?

a)

Operating system vulnerability

b)

Software vulnerability

c)

Network vulnerability

d)

Organisational vulnerability

27.

The largest vulnerability for mobile devices...

a)

The time it takes for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to update that system software

b)

Hackers accessing the mobile network signal.

c)

Failure to support CSMA with RTS/CTS

d)

Users' inability to secure their own deceives with passcodes.

28.

Reason why cloud computing can be vulnerable to attack...

a)

Its reliance on the Internet

b)

Users' not implementing sufficient security

c)

Hackers can access data as it flies up to the clouds

d)

Companies storing data in unsecure warehouses

29.

A path or means by which a hacker (or cracker) can gain access to a computer or network server in order to deliver a payload or malicious outcome.

a)

Attack vector

b)

Defense infiltrator

c)

Weakness exploitation

d)

Incursion event

30.
The social engineering attack of obtaining a PIN or password by watching someone type it in, also called Shoulder Surfing
a)
Shouldering
b)
Social engineering
c)
Unauthorised access
d)
Cyber attack
e)
Cyber security