WorksheetsExploring the New Era of Cybersecurity
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which type of attack involves sending a large number of requests to overwhelm a server?
Phishing
DDoS
SQL Injection
Man-in the Middle
Name three common threats to cloud security.
Strong passwords
Two-factor authentication
Regular software updates
Data breaches, account hijacking, insecure APIs
What are the key steps in an effective incident response plan?
Detection, Analysis, Response, Documentation, Follow-up
Assessment, Notification, Analysis, Response, Review
Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Reporting, Feedback
Preparation, Identification, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned
Which of the following is NOT a malware type?
A) Worm
B) Trojan
C) Firewall
D) Ransomware
What does the CIA triad in cybersecurity stand for?
A) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
B) Control, Integrity, Authentication
C) Confidentiality, Identity, Access
D) Cryptography, Integrity, Authorization
Which protocol is used to secure communication over the web?
A) HTTP
B) HTTPS
C) FTP
D) SMTP
Which of these is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
A) Username + Password
B) Password + Security Question
C) Password + OTP on mobile
D) Username only
A firewall primarily protects against:
A) Insider threats
B) Unauthorized external access
C) Phishing emails
D) SQL injections
The process of converting plaintext into unreadable code is called:
A) Hashing
B) Encryption
C) Tokenization
D) Authentication
The main goal of ransomware is:
stealing login credentials
Crashing servers
Encrypting files and demanding payment
Stealing network bandwidth
Which of the following is the strongest password?
A) Password123
B) Vinay@2025
C) P@55w0rd
D) M$7!aZ#9qT
Which of the following is a passive attack?
A) Phishing
B) Traffic sniffing
C) DDoS
D) SQL Injection
What does SSL/TLS provide?
A) Confidentiality
B) Integrity
C) Authentication
D) All of the above
Section 66 of IT Act, 2000 deals with:
A) Hacking with computer system
B) Sending offensive messages
C) Cyber terrorism
D) Identity theft
Which amendment of the IT Act introduced provisions for cyber terrorism?
A) IT Act 2000
B) IT (Amendment) Act 2008
C) IT Act 2010
D) IT Rules 2015
