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WorksheetsCyber security and Data protection Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 33mins
The ongoing effort of protecting individuals, organizations and governments from digital attacks by protecting networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm.
(a)
Sets of rules that prevent sensitive information from being disclosed to unauthorized people, resources and processes.
(a)
Spyware, Ransomware and Trojans are examples of?
(a)
The process of converting meaningful data into an unreadable format.
(a)
Fraudulent emails or messages that trick users into revealing sensitive data.
(a)
The use of human body part to secure systems and data inorder identify that individual.
(a)
Attacks that flood a system, making it unavailable.
(a)
What is a "gray hat" hacker?
what is a hacktivist
What does “2FA” or “two-factor authentication” do?
encrypt data
Helps you sign in more securely
Deletes your account
Saves your data
Why is it important to update your software regularly?
They ensure your device stays compatible with older software and legacy systems that are no longer supported.
They frequently patch zero-day vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit before developers are even aware of them
They provide users with entirely new hardware-level protections that replace the need for antivirus software.
They increase network speed and reduce latency across all applications automatically.
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
To increase download speeds by bypassing your Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) bandwidth limitations
To hide your device from hackers by making it appear as if you’re offline
To encrypt your internet traffic and route it through a secure server to protect your data and privacy
To replace antivirus software by blocking malware and ransomware before they reach your device
Unauthorized access to control over computer network security systems
Security
Hacking
Surfing
Phishing
Misuse
What is spyware??
When your kids use your phone
James Bond's movie
Software that collects data from computer
a cyber criminal
Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?
Worms
Hacking
Anti-Virus
Pharming
A networked group of computers used by hackers to steal information is referred to as
a...?
DDoS
Operating system
Botnet
Rootkit
What is a strong password?
Your name or birthday
123456b
The word “PasSsword”
A long, complex mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
What happens in a Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack?
Someone sends you spam emails
Someone guesses your password
Someone deletes your files
Someone interrupts and listens to your conversation without you knowing
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose and behavior of spyware?
Spyware blocks access to websites to enforce parental controls.
Spyware secretly collects information about your activities without your consent and sends it to a third party
Spyware encrypts your files and demands payment to restore access.
Spyware scans your computer for viruses and removes them automatically.
