WorksheetsCYBERSECURITY QUIZ
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 15mins
What type of Social Engineering attack can be observed in the scenario below?
"As Maria badges into her office, a man she doesn't know follows closely and slips in, saying he forgot his badge."
Quid Pro Quo
Phishing
Tailgating
Baiting
What type of Social Engineering attack can be observed in the scenario below?
An attacker calls an employee, pretending to be from IT support, and offers to fix a computer issue in exchange for the employee’s login credentials. The employee provides the information, thinking it's a fair trade.
Quid Pro Quo
Phishing
Tailgating
Baiting
What type of Social Engineering attack can be observed in the scenario below?
"John gets an email that looks like it’s from his bank, asking him to click a link and update his password. He clicks it and enters his details — but the email was fake, and now scammers have his information."
Honey Trap
Phishing
Tailgating
Baiting
What do you call the type of malware that secretly records the information stored in your browser and sends them back to the person who made the malware?
Ransomware
Spyware
Trojan
Virus
What do you call the type of malware that pretends to be something familiar to you in order to trick you into clicking/opening it?
Ransomware
Spyware
Trojan
Virus
What do you call the type of malware that holds your file hostage and demands something from you before your file is released?
Ransomware
Spyware
Trojan
Virus
What phase of the social engineering life cycle can be observed below?
A hacker researches a company's employees on LinkedIn, learning who works in IT support. This phase helps the hacker plan a convincing phishing email pretending to be from the IT department.
(a)
What phase of the social engineering life cycle can be observed below?
An attacker calls an employee, pretending to be from tech support, and says, “We detected a virus on your computer — we can help you fix it.”
(a)
What phase of the social engineering life cycle can be observed below?
After gaining the employee’s trust, the attacker asks them to disable their antivirus and install a “security update,” which is actually malware.
(a)
What phase of the social engineering life cycle can be observed below?
After installing the malware on the employee's computer, the attacker remotely accesses sensitive files and then disconnects, leaving no trace.
(a)
What form of Cybersecurity can be observed below?
A company implements a firewall and regularly updates its software to prevent unauthorized access to its internal network, ensuring that only authorized employees can connect remotely using secure VPNs.
Network Security
Information Security
Operational Security
Application Security
What form of Cybersecurity can be observed below?
A company enforces strong password policies, requiring employees to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for logging into sensitive systems.
Network Security
Information Security
Operational Security
Application Security
What form of Cybersecurity can be observed below?
A developer updates the company’s mobile app to fix a security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access user data.
Network Security
Information Security
Operational Security
Application Security
What form of Cybersecurity can be observed below?
A company regularly conducts employee training on phishing attacks and restricts access to sensitive data based on job roles.
Network Security
Information Security
Operational Security
Application Security
What form of Cybersecurity can be observed below?
A company’s servers are hit by a ransomware attack, but thanks to their strategic plan, they quickly restore their data from offsite backups, minimizing downtime and preventing data loss.
End-user Education
Information Security
Disaster Recovery
Application Security
True or False: Anti-virus software is enough to protect you from all types of cyberattacks, including phishing and social engineering.
True
False
True or False: Changing your passwords every few months, even without any sign of a breach, is an essential step for maintaining strong security.
True
False
True or False: Using a long passphrase with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols is better than a short, complex password.
True
False
True or False: You don’t need to worry about email attachments from known senders if they seem to be related to a legitimate business deal or job opportunity.
True
False
True or False: Keeping your software and operating systems up to date is crucial for security because updates often patch known vulnerabilities that hackers could exploit.
True
False
True or False: Once your online account is set up with a strong password, it’s unnecessary to change it regularly if you don’t suspect any breaches.
True
False
True or False: It’s safe to store sensitive information, like passwords, on your phone’s note-taking app if you encrypt your phone with a PIN or password.
True
False
True or False: You should always use the same device to access your online banking account to reduce the chances of your information being compromised.
True
False
True or False: It’s safe to click on a pop-up alert that says your browser is outdated, and you need to update it immediately to avoid security risks.
True
False
True or False: Installing software from unofficial sources (like cracked versions or torrents) can often introduce malware into your system, even if the source looks trustworthy.
True
False
