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WorksheetsPractice 1
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which example best describes infrastructure security in an IT environment?
Writing policies for organizational behavior
Encrypting emails with public key certificates
Protecting Windows and Linux system services
Configuring biometrics for user logins
A school wants to reduce wireless risks on its Wi‑Fi. Which action aligns with network defense fundamentals for wireless technologies?
Use passwords written on classroom boards
Enable WPA2 with strong authentication
Disable TCP/IP on student laptops
Replace routers with unmanaged switches
You are asked to harden an Internet-facing Linux service. What is the most strategic first step to plan before making changes?
Perform a risk analysis to prioritize controls
Immediately install every available package
Create access lists after all testing
Monitor certificates without configuration
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?
To increase internet speed.
To serve as a physical barrier against network intrusion.
To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
To detect and remove viruses and other malware.
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
Router
Firewall
Ethernet Cable
Modem
The act of securing and protecting individuals, businesses, organizations, and governments that are connected to the Internet and the Web.
cybersecurity
cybercriminals
privacy policies
Social engineering
What does Encryption Mean?
That data can no longer be read without the key
That data is secure
That data has been lost
That data is changed
I bombard the network with requests using bots, which crashes the network – What am i?
Spyware
Malware
Firewall
DDOS
Which of these is an example of social engineering?
A Trojan Horse
Ransomware
A Phishing Email
A Virus
What does AUP stand for?
Autherised User Policy
Acceptable Usage Policy
Anonymous User Policy
Average Usage Policy
45. What two default wireless router settings can affect network security? (Choose two.)
The SSID is broadcast.
MAC address filtering is enabled.
WEP encryption is enabled.
The wireless channel is automatically selected.
A well-known administrator password is set.
Process of protecting a system against unintended or malicious changes or use.
white-hat hacker
cybersecurity
host operating system
cyberattack
Software that performs a ‘barrier’ between a potential attacker and the computer system.
Antivirus
Firewall
Windows update
Disk defragmenter
What is encryption?
Where only the sender and recipient can read the message.
A method of bypassing viruses
A form of anti-virus
Where data is translated into code so that only authorised users, or users with the key can decrypt it.
Which of the following is true about public Wi-Fi networks?
They are always secure
They should be used to conduct financial transactions
They may be less secure, so sensitive activities should be avoided
They are safer than your home network
Which of the following is a strong password practice?
Using your name and birthdate
Using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols
Using 'password123'
Using the same password for all accounts
What is the main purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
To allow users to log in faster
To provide an extra layer of security by requiring a second form of verification
To store passwords securely
To automatically update software
What is the primary purpose of using strong, unique passwords for each online account?
To reduce the risk if one account is compromised
To avoid using two-factor authentication
To make passwords easier to remember
To allow sharing passwords with friends
Which of the following best describes phishing?
Installing antivirus software
Sending fraudulent emails to trick users into revealing information
Scanning a network for open ports
Encrypting files for backup
What is a common sign that a website may not be secure?
The site displays a padlock icon
The website loads quickly
The URL begins with 'https://'
The website asks for personal information on an unsecured page
TCP stands for
IP stands for
WAN stands for
PAN stands for
Personal Account Network
Personal Area Network
