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WorksheetsCyber Security MCQs
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
password123
john1988
P@ssw0rd!92#
12345678
What does the acronym “VPN” stand for?
Virtual Personal Number
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Protected Node
Verified Privacy Network
Which statement best describes phishing?
Installing software without permission
Sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing personal data
Tracking online activities through cookies
Hacking into a secure server
Why is two-factor authentication (2FA) more secure than using only a password?
It requires a more complex password
It uses biometric data only
It adds an extra verification step to confirm identity
It hides the password from the user
You receive an email from your bank asking for your login details. What is the safest action?
Reply to the email with the requested details
Click the link and log in immediately
Ignore the email and delete it
Contact the bank using official contact details to verify the request
Which action would best protect data stored on a lost laptop?
Disabling Wi-Fi
Using strong encryption
Deleting all browsing history
Installing antivirus software
An employee’s account is hacked after clicking on a link in an email. Which part of the security system failed first?
Technical controls
Physical security
Human awareness and training
Backup system
If a company stores passwords in plain text, which vulnerability is most likely?
Denial of Service (DoS) attack
Password brute-forcing
Data leakage if the database is breached
Man-in-the-middle attack
A company must choose between biometric authentication and password-based login for a high-security system. Which is the better choice and why?
Password-based login, because it is cheaper
Password-based login, because users can change it anytime
Biometric authentication, because it is harder to replicate and more secure
Both are equally secure
You are designing a security plan for a small business. Which combination of measures would provide the best overall protection?
Strong passwords only
Antivirus + VPN + Regular Backups + Employee Training
Firewall only
Encrypted email only
