WorksheetsCybersecurity Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following best distinguishes internal cybersecurity threats from external threats?
Internal threats are always malicious, while external threats are accidental
Internal threats involve hacking, while external threats involve phishing
Internal threats only occur in large organizations, while external threats affect small businesses
Internal threats may include negligent or accidental actions, while external threats are always malicious
In the 2024 CrowdStrike incident, millions of devices crashed due to a faulty update. This is an example of:
Insider cybercrime
Nation-state cyberattack
Cybercrime via software update failure
Ransomware attack
Which cybercrime technique specifically targets high-profile individuals such as CEOs?
Spear Phishing
Whaling
Social Engineering
Trojan Horse
A worm differs from a virus because:
Worms require a host to replicate, while viruses spread independently
Worms are always harmless, while viruses are always harmful
Worms self-replicate without a host, while viruses need a host to spread
Worms spread via emails only, while viruses spread via flash drives
An employee installs malware deliberately to steal customer data. This is classified as:
External threat – malicious
Internal threat – malicious
Internal threat – careless
External threat – accidental
Which of the following is a primary function of a firewall?
Encrypting files to prevent unauthorized access
Blocking unauthorized traffic from entering a network
Detecting viruses already installed on a system
Monitoring employee productivity
Which of the following is an example of social engineering?
A malicious email attachment installs spyware
An attacker calls pretending to be IT support and asks for a password
Malware replicates across the network automatically
A worm spreads through USB devices
Which of the following best describes ransomware?
Software that logs keystrokes secretly
Malicious software that locks or encrypts data until payment is made
Malware that pretends to be a legitimate program
Spam messages sent in bulk to email addresses
A company fails to comply with POPIA requirements for personal data protection. What consequence is most likely?
Internal malware infection
Nation-state cyberattack
Financial penalties and legal action
Loss of intellectual property only
Which prevention method provides two independent layers of protection for user accounts?
Antivirus software
Two-factor authentication
Encryption
Use of firewalls
Why is it risky to use public Wi-Fi for financial transactions?
Public Wi-Fi always has malware installed
Hackers can intercept unencrypted traffic on open networks
Firewalls cannot function on public networks
Public Wi-Fi blocks HTTPS websites
Which of the following is an ergonomic risk that indirectly increases cybercrime vulnerability?
Spyware infection
Poor screen positioning causing fatigue and mistakes
Weak password usage
Unauthorized firewall configuration
Which protective measure is MOST effective against phishing emails?
Using LED screens for reduced eye strain
Strong password policies
Being cautious with suspicious email links and attachments
Installing ergonomic keyboards
Which tool is specifically designed to monitor network traffic and flag unusual behavior such as multiple failed logins?
Firewall
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
Antivirus Software
Adware Blocker
A disgruntled employee copies trade secrets and sells them to competitors. Which consequence of cybercrime does this represent?
Operational disruption
Loss of intellectual property
Psychological stress
Software update failure
