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WorksheetsCybersecurity basics
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
What type of software protects against viruses?
Browser
Malware
Firewall
Antivirus
What is the act of tricking people into revealing personal info called?
Spamming
Phishing
Surfing
Sniffing
What do we call harmful software like viruses or ransomware?
Malware
Firewall
Software
Tracker
What verifies your identity after a password (like OTP)?
Browsing
Authentication
Formatting
Encryption
What is the term for a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic?
Switch
Firewall
Router
Modem
What do we call the practice of securing a computer system by preventing unauthorized access?
Access Control
Security
Encryption
Hacking
What do we call a technique used to protect networks from unauthorized access by filtering traffic?
Proxy
Firewall
Router
Switch
What is the term for a digital attack that overwhelms a system with traffic to make it unavailable?
Spyware
Malware
DDoS
Phishing
Which method adds an extra layer of security?
VPN
Password
2FA
Backup
Which ID is needed to register on DigiLocker?
PAN
Aadhaar
Voter ID
Passport
Which device connects you to the internet?
Scanner
Printer
Router
Monitor
Which type of attack involves intercepting and altering communications between two parties?
Cross-Site Scripting
Man-in-the-Middle
Denial of Service
SQL Injection
What is the term for a security measure that requires two forms of identification?
Multi-Factor Authentication
Access Control
Single Sign-On
Two-Step Verification
What do we call a security breach that involves stealing sensitive data from a database?
Hacking
Phishing
Data Breach
Exfiltration
What is the term for software that monitors user activity and collects personal information?
Malware
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
