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Practice 1

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which example best describes infrastructure security in an IT environment?

a)

Writing policies for organizational behavior

b)

Encrypting emails with public key certificates

c)

Protecting Windows and Linux system services

d)

Configuring biometrics for user logins

2.

A school wants to reduce wireless risks on its Wi‑Fi. Which action aligns with network defense fundamentals for wireless technologies?

a)

Use passwords written on classroom boards

b)

Enable WPA2 with strong authentication

c)

Disable TCP/IP on student laptops

d)

Replace routers with unmanaged switches

3.

You are asked to harden an Internet-facing Linux service. What is the most strategic first step to plan before making changes?

a)

Perform a risk analysis to prioritize controls

b)

Immediately install every available package

c)

Create access lists after all testing

d)

Monitor certificates without configuration

4.

Imagine Aria and David have set up a small office network. What is the primary function of a firewall they installed to protect their network?

a)

To increase internet speed.

b)

To serve as a physical barrier against network intrusion.

c)

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

d)

To detect and remove viruses and other malware.

5.

I sit between the internet and the network. I protect the network, by blocking viruses, malware and worms. I can be both hardware and software

a)

Router

b)

Firewall

c)

Ethernet Cable

d)

Modem

6.

The act of securing and protecting individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments that are connected to the Internet and the Web.

a)

cybersecurity

b)

cybercriminals

c)

privacy policies

d)

Social engineering

7.

What does Encryption Mean?

a)

That data can no longer be read without the key

b)

That data is secure

c)

That data has been lost

d)

That data is changed

8.

I bombard the network with requests using bots, which crashes the network – What am i?

a)

Spyware

b)

Malware

c)

Firewall

d)

DDOS

9.

Which of these is an example of social engineering?

a)

A Trojan Horse

b)

Ransomware

c)

A Phishing Email

d)

A Virus

10.

What does AUP stand for?

a)

Autherised User Policy

b)

Acceptable Usage Policy

c)

Anonymous User Policy

d)

Average Usage Policy

11.

45. What two default wireless router settings can affect network security? (Choose two.)

a)

The SSID is broadcast.

b)
  • MAC address filtering is enabled.

c)
  • WEP encryption is enabled.

d)
  • The wireless channel is automatically selected.

e)

A well-known administrator password is set.

12.

Process of protecting a system against unintended or malicious changes or use.

a)

white-hat hacker

b)

cybersecurity

c)

host operating system

d)

cyberattack

13.

Software that performs a ‘barrier’ between a potential attacker and the computer system.

a)

Antivirus

b)

Firewall

c)

Windows update

d)

Disk defragmenter

14.

What is encryption?

a)

Where only the sender and recipient can read the message.

b)

A method of bypassing viruses

c)

A form of anti-virus

d)

Where data is translated into code so that only authorised users, or users with the key can decrypt it.

15.

Which of the following is true about public Wi-Fi networks?

a)

They are always secure

b)

They should be used to conduct financial transactions

c)

They may be less secure, so sensitive activities should be avoided

d)

They are safer than your home network

16.

Which of the following is a strong password practice?

a)

Using your name and birthdate

b)

Using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols

c)

Using 'password123'

d)

Using the same password for all accounts

17.

What is the main purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

a)

To allow users to log in faster

b)

To provide an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification

c)

To store passwords securely

d)

To automatically update software

18.

What is the primary purpose of using strong, unique passwords for each online account?

a)

To reduce the risk if one account is compromised

b)

To avoid using two-factor authentication

c)

To make passwords easier to remember

d)

To allow sharing passwords with friends

19.

Which of the following best describes phishing?

a)

Installing antivirus software

b)

Sending fraudulent emails to trick users into revealing information

c)

Scanning a network for open ports

d)

Encrypting files for backup

20.

What is a common sign that a website may not be secure?

a)

The site displays a padlock icon

b)

The website loads quickly

c)

The URL begins with 'https://'

d)

The website asks for personal information on an unsecured page

21.

TCP stands for

a)
Transfer Control Protocol
b)
Transmission Control Protocol
c)
Transmission Communication Protocol
d)
Transmission Connection Protocol
22.

IP stands for

a)
Internet Procedure
b)
Internal Protocol
c)
Interconnected Pathway
d)
Internet Protocol
23.

WAN stands for

a)
Wide Area Network
b)
Wide Area Node
c)
Wireless Area Network
d)
Wired Access Network
24.

PAN stands for

a)

Personal Account Network

b)
Primary Account Number
c)
Public Access Number
d)

Personal Area Network