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WorksheetsCys quiz 1
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 11mins
Who created the computer program 'CREEPER' during the 1970s?
Bob kahn
Cristiano Ronaldo
Bob Thomas
Lionel Messi
Reaper is considered as the first example of ………?
Firewall software
Group policy system
Antimalware software
Antivirus software
Who created the first firewall program design in response to a computer virus attack?
A NASA researcher
A computer programmer
A network administrator
A cybersecurity expert
What was the response of governments towards hacking in the early 2000s?
Governments imposed lighter penalties for hacking.
Governments ignored the issue of hacking.
Governments implemented stricter regulations on cybersecurity.
Governments impose serious sentences, including extensive jail time.
Which of the following is an example of Standards for achieving information security?
Access to network resources will be through unique user ID and password.
Passwords will be 10 characters.
Passwords should include one non-alpha and not found in dictionary.
Regular software updates should be performed.
Integrity means keeping sensitive information …….?
Private and secure.
Accessible when needed.
Altered and inconsistent.
Completed and accurate.
Which one of the following is considered as benefit of information security?
Compliance
Maintenance.
Resistance to change.
Cost.
Which one of the following is considered as uses of information security?
Complexity.
Legacy systems.
Risk Managment
Inaccurate classification.
Which of the following is a Common Cyber Security Risk?
Brute force
DoS
Destruction
Zero-day attack
Which of the following is a Common network Security Risk?
Destruction
Zero-day attack
Brute force
Availability
Which of the following is a Common information Security Risk?
Viruses
DoS
Access
Brute force
Twisted-pair wire is an example of ….?
Message.
Protocol.
Transmission medium.
Receiver.
Which of the following statements accurately describe the function of a switch?
It allows Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network.
It creates a network by connecting multiple devices to a global network.
It allows regenerating the signal over the same network.
It acts as a controller for network devices to establish communication.
…….. is a network adapter that is used to connect the computer to the network?
NIC
Switch
Hub
Repeater.
How can a Local Area Network (LAN) be defined?
A network used for long-distance communication.
A wide-scale network used for global communication.
A network confined to a single computer.
A cluster of computers connected at a single physical location.
What does VLAN stand for?
Virtual Localized Area Networks
Virtual Local Access Networks
Virtual Localized Access Networks
Virtual Local Area Networks
What does network topology determine in a network?
The security protocols implemented in the network.
How different nodes in a network are connected.
The types of devices used in the network.
The speed of data transmission in the network.
Which one of the following is considered as backbone network topology?
Bus network topology.
Mesh network topology.
Star network topology.
Ring network topology.
In …………. each node is connected to the central node through a single path?
Tree network topology.
Bus network topology.
Mesh network topology.
Star network topology.
What are the three main principles of information security?
Encryption, Authentication, Firewalls
Privacy, Security, Integrity
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Protection, Monitoring, Backup
What does a firewall do in network security?
It speeds up internet connections
It blocks unauthorized access
It stores data securely
It removes malware from a system
Identify the following type of network topology:
Bus Topology
Star Topology
Ring Topology
Mesh Topology
Identify this type of network cable:
Coaxial Cable
Fiber Optic Cable
Ethernet Cable
Twisted pair wire
What is a MAC address used for?
To assign an IP address to a device
To uniquely identify a network device
To encrypt passwords
To control internet speed
What is the purpose of encryption in information security?
To delete unwanted files
To store data securely
To convert data into an unreadable format for unauthorized users
To improve network speed
