WorksheetsCybersecurity 1-112
Total questions: 111
Worksheet time: 56mins
What is a rogue wireless hotspot also known as?
Ghost network
Evil twin
Fake access point
Phantom router
What is the primary goal of a rogue wireless hotspot?
Speed up network traffic
Provide free internet
Steal user data
Broadcast advertisements
What kind of malware encrypts corporate data for financial gain?
Worm
Spyware
Adware
Ransomware
How is ransomware commonly spread within organizations?
Fake software updates
USB drives
Malicious email attachments
Social media links
What was the Stuxnet worm specifically targeting?
Banking software
Government email servers
Step 7 software by Siemens
Online marketplaces
What did the Stuxnet worm infect to reach its target?
Cloud drives
USB drives
Email servers
Routers
Which type of infrastructure can be targeted by nation-state malware?
Online stores
Mobile applications
Power grids and water systems
Social media platforms
Why do hackers use rogue access points?
To improve wireless range
To increase download speeds
To deceive users and hijack sessions
To block legitimate access points
Which type of attack uses encryption to demand money from victims?
Phishing
Ransomware
DDoS
Keylogging
Which of the following is most likely to create sophisticated malware?
Individual hackers
Script kiddies
Nation-states
Startup companies
What term is used for low-skilled individuals who launch attacks using existing tools?
Hacktivists
Script kiddies
Black hats
Threat hunters
Which group uses cyberattacks to promote political or social ideologies?
Hacktivists
Terrorists
White hats
Developers
Which motivation is most common among cybercriminals?
Fame
Learning
Financial gain
Entertainment
What do organized crime groups often target?
Social media profiles
Bank accounts and personal data
Open-source repositories
Tech conference attendees
Nation-states often engage in what type of cyber activities?
Phishing
Industrial espionage
DDoS
Tech support scams
What is the purpose of stealing intellectual property?
Entertainment
Educational use
Trade advantage
News reporting
Which threat actor is most likely to conduct DDoS attacks for protest?
Terrorists
Hacktivists
Cyber soldiers
Freelancers
What does IoT stand for?
Internet of Technology
Internal Office Tools
Internet of Things
Interface of Transport
Why are IoT devices often vulnerable to attacks?
Too expensive to hack
Lack of user interaction
Outdated or non-updatable firmware
Encrypted storage
What group typically performs malware reverse engineering and threat hunting?
Tier 1 analysts
SOC managers
Tier 3 analysts
Software developers
Which threat actor is known for causing fear and disruption, especially in public services?
Financial attackers
Hacktivists
Terrorist groups
Amateurs
Which threat actor typically targets other countries for political reasons?
Amateurs
State-sponsored groups
Developers
Hacktivists
How do amateurs usually launch their attacks?
By purchasing zero-day exploits
By creating custom malware
Using publicly available tools
With insider help
Which group may be motivated by ideology rather than money?
Organized criminals
Hacktivists
Nation-states
Internal staff
What is a key risk associated with smart home devices?
High price
Fragility
Easy software upgrade
Security flaws
What does PII stand for?
Personal Internet Information
Public Identity Information
Personally Identifiable Information
Protected Internal Info
What is an example of PII?
Company logo
Server IP
Credit card number
Antivirus software
What is PHI a subset of?
PSI
Financial data
PII
Biometrics
What does PHI stand for?
Public Health Interface
Protected Health Information
Personal Healthcare Insurance
Private Human Identity
What kind of data is included in PSI?
Login credentials
Server uptime
Physical address
System temperature
What are EMRs?
Electronic Medical Records
Emergency Medical Results
Email Monitoring Reports
E-marketing Regulations
What can stolen PII be used for?
Updating software
Fake credit applications
Legal reporting
Product reviews
What is a consequence of losing customer trust due to data breaches?
Improved customer loyalty
Better brand recognition
Lost competitive advantage
Free advertisement
Why is the loss of trust harmful to companies?
It causes legal violations
It results in employee turnover
It affects customer retention and loyalty
It causes server crashes
How can nation-state attacks impact national security?
By hacking school databases
By leaking cartoons
By disrupting essential services
By slowing websites
Which area is commonly targeted by state-supported hackers?
Games
Energy grids
Restaurants
E-books
Why might attackers go after PHI data?
It is easy to find
It is not protected
It is valuable on black markets
It can be easily deleted
What can the theft of PSI lead to?
Free internet access
Faster browsing
Unauthorized system access
Discount coupons
What is a primary goal of cyber attackers targeting sensitive data?
Learning new skills
Selling it for profit
Testing systems
Upgrading devices
What can happen when attackers target a nation's financial systems?
Population growth
National growth
Economic collapse
Better security
What are the three main elements of a SOC?
People, budgets, applications
People, processes, technologies
Policies, firewalls, routers
Networks, VPNs, protocols
What is the role of a Tier 1 Alert Analyst?
Handle malware forensics
Develop SOC policies
Monitor incidents and open tickets
Manage budgets and equipment
What is the purpose of SIEM?
File backup
Data filtering and threat detection
VPN tunneling
Physical surveillance
What does SOAR stand for?
Security Online Access and Response
Security Operations Automated Response
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response
Secure Operations and Risk
What metric measures the time from breach to detection?
MTTC
MTTD
MTTR
SLA
What does MTTR stand for?
Mean Time to Respond
Maximum Time to Repair
Malware Type to Remove
Managed Threat Response
Which of the following best describes "dwell time"?
Time a system takes to boot
Time an attacker remains undetected
Time needed to resolve incidents
Time to configure firewalls
What is the role of a Tier 3 analyst?
Respond to phishing emails
Hunt for and reverse engineer threats
Configure routers
Set network permissions
Why is balancing security and availability important?
To meet legal compliance
To avoid budget overspending
To prevent disruptions to business
To pass audits
What type of metrics are KPIs in the SOC context?
Legal metrics
Financial statistics
Performance indicators
Marketing indicators
What is often the first step to gaining cybersecurity experience?
Becoming a consultant
Starting a business
Internships
Working as a lawyer
What organization is known to offer scholarships to close the cybersecurity skills gap?
Apple
Cisco
Tesla
What type of agencies do companies use to hire short-term cybersecurity help?
Head hunters
Staffing consultants
Temporary agencies
Government bureaus
Agencies do companies use to hire short-term cybersecurity help?
Head hunters
Staffing consultants
Temporary agencies
Government bureaus
Which job is considered a potential first step into cybersecurity?
Game developer
Support desk agent
Hardware technician
Network installer
What is a benefit of scholarships and awards in cybersecurity?
Increased product sales
Closing the skills gap
Reducing salary expectations
Promoting AI
What should you do during a temporary position to increase the chance of permanent hire?
Request pay raises
Work remotely
Demonstrate skills and commitment
Avoid training
What is a key advantage of working in a call center before joining a SOC?
Understanding cyber insurance
Building people management experience
Learning basic network troubleshooting
Avoiding technical work
Why do employers value internships?
They reduce office space needs
They allow for fast recruitment
They offer a chance to evaluate skills
They save on internet bills
Which of the following is least likely to help someone become a cybersecurity defender?
Internships
Awards
Ignoring training
Entry-level jobs
What is a good way to find cybersecurity internships?
Craigslist
Social media influencers
Job portals like LinkedIn and Glassdoor
Chat rooms
What does DOS stand for?
Disk Operating Software
Data Operation System
Disk Operating System
Desktop Operating System
What interface did MS-DOS use?
Graphical
Voice command
Command line
Touch screen
Which company developed MS-DOS?
Apple
Microsoft
IBM
Linux Foundation
What Windows version was the first to use GUI over MS-DOS?
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 1.0
Windows 7
What key feature distinguishes 64-bit from 32-bit OS?
Power usage
RAM compatibility
Address space
Screen resolution
What was the last standalone version of Windows according to Microsoft?
Windows 8
Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows 11
What command shows a list of files in the current directory in MS-DOS?
show
ls
dir
cd
Which MS-DOS command is used to delete files?
remove
erase
del
kill
What does the "cd .." command do?
Opens current directory
Moves up one directory level
Deletes a folder
Creates a file
What is the Windows command line tool called?
CLI
cmd
shell
terminal
What is the kernel in Windows responsible for?
Managing wallpaper settings
Handling I/O and memory
Logging into websites
Browsing the internet
What is the purpose of the HAL?
Hide admin logs
Interface between software and user
Handle communication between hardware and kernel
Monitor apps
What is NTFS?
A type of Windows firewall
A command in cmd
A Windows file system
A network monitoring tool
What is stored in the Master File Table (MFT)?
Encryption keys
File and directory locations
Printer drivers
Log files
Which file format does NTFS use to add hidden malicious code?
.bat
.txt
Alternate Data Streams (ADS)
.dll
What is BIOS responsible for during boot?
Displaying GUI
Executing POST and loading MBR
Encrypting hard drive
Opening login screen
What process reads the BCD during startup?
cmd.exe
Winlogon.exe
Bootmgr.exe
kernel32.dll
What does KMCS ensure during boot?
Windows updates
Driver authenticity
Firewall rules
Network speed
What tool can be used to edit Windows startup options?
netstat
regedit
Msconfig
BIOS
What startup type loads only basic drivers and services?
Normal
Safe mode
Selective
Diagnostic
What registry key stores system-related information?
HKCU
HKCR
HKLM
HKCC
What kind of file system is EXT commonly used in?
macOS
Windows
Linux
Android only
Which Windows file system supports long filenames and large file sizes?
FAT16
exFAT
HFS+
NTFS
What does the registry store?
BIOS settings
User files
System configuration data
IP addresses
What is used to navigate and edit the Windows registry?
WMI
RAMMap
regedit
netstat
What is the best practice regarding Administrator accounts?
Always use it for browsing
Avoid using it unless necessary
Set it with no password
Rename it to 'guest'
What Windows tool manages local users and groups?
lusrmgr.msc
netstat
taskmgr
msconfig
What command opens the Command Line Interface (CLI)?
search.exe
run.cmd
cmd.exe
regedit
Which scripting tool is more advanced than CLI?
Terminal
PowerShell
BIOS
netstat
What file extension do PowerShell scripts use?
.sh
.bat
.exe
.ps1
What does WMI stand for?
Windows Media Interface
Windows Management Instrumentation
Wireless Machine Interface
Web Management Interface
What does the net view command do?
Sets user passwords
Displays open ports
Shows networked devices
Deletes network logs
What tab in Task Manager shows resource usage over time?
Details
Performance
Users
Services
What does the Analyze Wait Chain function do?
Ends tasks
Prioritizes services
Detects stalled processes
Monitors startup apps
What protocol does Windows use for file sharing?
FTP
SMB
SNMP
SSH
What is UNC format used for?
Encryption
DNS resolution
File path addressing
IP address blocking
What does RDP stand for?
Remote Device Policy
Restricted Data Protocol
Remote Desktop Protocol
Registry Deployment Protocol
Which command helps test DNS functionality?
ping
nslookup
ipconfig
route
What is the purpose of netsh?
Configure registry
Modify network settings
Edit firewall rules
Check BIOS
What is the significance of administrative shares?
Used for public sharing
Hidden system shares (e.g., C$)
Media streaming
Backup software only
What command helps view active TCP connections?
tasklist
ipconfig
netstat
ping
What switch shows the PID in netstat?
-a
-b
-o
-abno
What tool records logs for system and security events?
WMI
Event Viewer
Task Manager
File Explorer
What does Windows Defender provide?
Web browsing
Malware protection
Backup service
GUI customization
What does a service pack include?
Malware definitions
Licensing updates
Grouped security updates
Registry snapshots
Which log category contains login events?
Application
Security
System
Setup
What command enables manual malware scan with Defender?
scan.exe
viruscheck
mpcmdrun
cleanstart
What does a firewall do?
Blocks spam emails
Filters network traffic
Backs up files
Monitors keyboard usage
Where are Windows Firewall settings found?
Task Manager
Control Panel
netsh firewall
BIOS
What type of rule can be configured in advanced firewall settings?
Uptime
DNS cache
Inbound/outbound traffic rules
Application logs
