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WorksheetsCybersecurity Test
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 20mins
Unauthorized access to control over computer network security systems
Security
Hacking
Surfing
Phishing
What is a strong password?
Your name or birthday
123456b
The word “PasSsword”
A long, complex mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
what is a hacktivist
A hacktivist is a hacker who uses their skills for political activism.
A hacktivist is a type of computer virus
A hacktivist is someone who hacks for personal gain.
A hacktivist is a government employee who monitors online activity.
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.
What is a "gray hat" hacker?
Fraudulent emails or messages that trick users into revealing sensitive data.
(a)
Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?
Disrupting network communications
Modifying website content
Stealing usernames and passwords
All of the above
The process of converting meaningful data into an unreadable format.
(a)
What does “2FA” or “two-factor authentication” do?
What is spyware??
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
The ongoing effort of protecting individuals, organizations and governments from digital attacks by protecting networked systems and data from unauthorized use or harm
(a)
A networked group of computers used by hackers to steal information is referred to as
a...?
Which one of the following is NOT a security threat?
software update
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.
Attacks that flood a system, making it unavailable.
(a)
The use of human body part to secure systems and data inorder identify that individual.
(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)
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?
Worm
Trojan Horse
Ransomware
) Spyware
Which malware type can replicate itself without user interaction?
Virus
Spyware
Worm
Aware
Unsecured Wi-Fi networks are dangerous because:
They allow hackers to intercept data easily
They block malware
They cannot connect to the internet
hey slow down your device
A firewall only blocks viruses
True
False
Malware can only spread through USB devices.
True
False
Which device is NOT typically considered an endpoint?
Which of the following BEST defines access control in cybersecurity?
Limiting physical access to a building
Encrypting files before storing them
Determining who can access which resources and under what conditions
A State-Sponsored Hacker is BEST described as:
A cybercriminal targeting online games
An ethical hacker from a private cybersecurity firm
A hacker working on behalf of a government to gather intelligence or disrupt another nation’s systems
A hacker hired by individuals to test Wi-Fi networks
Which statement about VPNs is FALSE?
A VPN hides your IP address from websites
A VPN routes your traffic through a secure server
A VPN can be used to bypass geographic restrictions
A VPN encrypts all traffic, making you completely anonymous online
Which security device uses port numbers to allow or block traffic?
Which of the following does NOT automatically happen when you use a VPN?
Why is it important to know which network ports are open on a device?
To make the internet faster
To improve battery life
To increase Wi-Fi range
To control who can access your system
What can happen if an unused port is left open?
