WorksheetsTEST
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is a SOHO network?
A small, enterprise-grade network
A home or small office network
A type of mobile internet service
A public Wi-Fi hotspot
Which device is not typically considered a mobile device?
Smartphone
Smartwatch
Desktop computer
Tablet
What type of network allows devices to act as both clients and servers?
Star network
Peer-to-peer
Client-server
Hybrid network
Which of the following is an example of a connected home device?
Smartwatch
Gaming console
USB drive
VR headset
Which term best describes the internet?
Peer-to-peer network
Local area network
Network of networks
Client-server system
Which of the following represents a byte?
4 bits
8 bits
16 bits
2 bits
What does ASCII stand for?
American Standard Code for Internet Interchange
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
Advanced System for Code Integration
Automated Software Character Integration
Which input device converts human interaction into binary code?
Monitor
Printer
Keyboard
Speaker
What medium transmits optical signals?
Copper wire
Fiber-optic cable
Radio waves
Satellite dish
Which type of signal uses radio waves for transmission?
Electrical
Optical
Wireless
Fiber
What does bandwidth measure?
Number of users in a network
Number of devices connected
Capacity of data that can be transmitted per second
Size of a data packet
Which unit represents billions of bits per second?
Kbps
Mbps
Gbps
Tbps
Which factor does NOT affect throughput?
Amount of data being sent
Type of internet plan
Latency in the network
Types of data being transmitted
What is latency?
Speed of download
Delay in data transmission
Volume of data
Number of users on a network
Which test can be used to measure internet speed?
ASCII
Fast.com
Wireshark
Bluetooth
Which is an example of an intermediate device?
Tablet
Firewall Appliance
Printer
Barcode scanner
Which of the following is NOT a type of end device?
Smartphone
Laptop
LAN switch
Network printer
What does an ISP provide?
Network cables
Wi-Fi routers
Internet connection to users
Security software
Which type of cable is most used in the internet backbone?
Coaxial
Twisted pair
Fiber-optic
DSL
Which connection separates internet and TV signals?
DSL
Satellite
Cable
Dial-up
Why is Wi-Fi preferred over cellular data on mobile devices?
More reliable signal
Conserves battery and data usage
Higher latency
It's mandatory for all apps
What does SSID stand for?
Secure Service Identification Device
Service Set Identifier
Signal Strength ID
Satellite Signal Identification
Which of these is a security measure for Wi-Fi?
Bluetooth
VPN
ASCII
SMS
Which step is NOT part of manual Wi-Fi setup on Android?
Enter password
Enter SSID
Enable airplane mode
Select security type
What does NFC require to exchange data?
A wired connection
Devices in close proximity
Satellite signal
Bluetooth enabled
Which device uses GPS to locate your position?
Refrigerator
Smartphone
Microwave
Barcode scanner
Which connection method allows sharing internet between devices?
ASCII
Tethering
Encryption
NFC
How many Bluetooth devices can be connected at one time?
2
4
8
16
What occurs during Bluetooth pairing?
Automatic Wi-Fi sync
Data is encrypted
Devices exchange PINs to authenticate
Device memory is wiped
Which is a benefit of Bluetooth technology?
High power usage
Only works over cellular networks
Allows wireless connection with low energy use
Only pairs with one device
Which form of social engineering exploits people’s inclination to follow others' behavior?
Scarcity
Consensus/Social Proof
Intimidation
Trust
In a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack, which technique deceives a device into sending data to an attacker by pretending to be the router?
DNS spoofing
HTTPS spoofing
ARP spoofing
IP hijacking
Which of the following BEST describes an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
A fast, brute-force password attack
A temporary vulnerability in open-source code
A long-term, targeted cyber attack that stays hidden in a system
A virus that rapidly destroys data across networks
Which of the following best describes a supply chain attack?
An attack on a retailer’s payment terminal
A phishing campaign targeting suppliers
An attack that compromises third-party software or services to access a target organization
An advanced form of ransomware targeting logistics data
Which attack involves manipulating legitimate DNS queries to exfiltrate data or send commands back to a compromised system?
DNS Spoofing
DNS Hijacking
DNS Tunneling
Domain Shadowing
Which of the following BEST distinguishes a worm from a virus?
A virus spreads without user interaction
A worm requires a host program to execute
A worm self-replicates and spreads without user initiation
A virus only targets physical networks
What makes HTTPS spoofing particularly deceptive to users?
It mimics social media platforms
It uses phishing tactics in public networks
It uses a fake but seemingly secure HTTPS address to gain user trust
It exploits outdated antivirus software
What differentiates spear phishing from phishing?
Spear phishing only targets financial institutions
Spear phishing is mass-distributed to thousands of recipients
Spear phishing is a highly targeted phishing attack against specific individuals
Spear phishing uses only text messages
Which threat actor is MOST likely to engage in cyberattacks for political reasons, often using propaganda and disruption?
Insider threat
Hacktivist
Advanced Persistent Threat
Semi-authorized hacker
What makes a zero-day exploit particularly dangerous?
It attacks outdated hardware
It uses only social engineering
It targets systems before a security patch is available
It only affects home users
Which element of the CIA triad would most likely be violated in a ransomware attack, and why?
Confidentiality, because the data is leaked to the public
Integrity, because the data is changed by the attacker
Availability, because users are denied access to encrypted data
Confidentiality, because encryption modifies the file format
Which of the following is a term describing an event that puts confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information at risk?
Patch
Incident
Backup
Snapshot
What cybersecurity concept ensures that systems continue to function even during an attack or outage?
Authentication
Access control
Availability
Encryption
An organization that fails to use secure coding practices during application development is most likely to experience:
Strong authentication across all endpoints
Encryption failure during data transit
Software vulnerabilities and potential exploits
Unauthorized physical access
Why is Identity and Access Management (IAM) considered the first line of defense?
It ensures secure physical device connections
It prevents software vulnerabilities from being exploited
It controls who has access to data and systems
It monitors threats in real-time
Which tool helps security analysts monitor unusual login behavior and generate alerts using log data?
IDS
Firewall
SIEM
DNS proxy
Which of the following is a direct consequence of failing to apply encryption to sensitive PII data?
Improved access speed
Better audit logging
Data may be exposed during transmission or storage
Less complexity in network design
Which principle of cybersecurity ensures that only authorized individuals can access specific data?
Authentication
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Which cybersecurity role requires quick response to alerts, log analysis, and implementing mitigation actions?
Compliance Officer
Security Analyst
Software Developer
System Architect
Which of the following best represents a compromise of integrity within a cybersecurity context?
A web server is overloaded and unresponsive
Encrypted files are stolen by an attacker
A financial transaction is altered without authorization
Backup files are deleted
