Cybersecurity Quiz - Test Your Cybersecurity Knowledge

Password123 is a strong password.

• TRUE
• FALSE

What does the term 'Phishing' refer to in cybersecurity?

• Hacking into computer networks
• Tricking people into revealing personal information
• Sending viruses through email attachments
• Physically stealing devices

What is the primary purpose of VPN?

• To increase internet speed
• To secure and encrypt data transmitted over the internet
• To block malware and viruses
• To manage and control network traffic

Which protocol ensures secure data transmission over the Internet?

• HTTP
• FTP
• SSL/TLS
• SSH

Which is NOT a common characteristic of a secure password?

• Contains personal information
• Includes a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols
• Is longer than eight characters
• Does not contain common words

What is the main purpose of a Firewall?

• Monitoring outgoing Internet traffic
• Speeding up the Internet connection
• Preventing unauthorized access to or from a private network
• Encrypting emails

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

• To double the firewall strength
• To require two passwords for login
• To add a second layer of security to account logins
• To create backups of user data

What is 'Ransomware'?

• Software that strengthens security
• Malware that encrypts files, demanding ransom
• A program that monitors keystrokes
• An antivirus update package

What does 'DoS' stand for in cybersecurity?

• Data over Security
• Disk on Standby
• Denial of Service
• Document of Safety

What does the principle of least privilege mean in cybersecurity?

• Users have unrestricted access to all system resources
• Users are required to change their passwords frequently
• Users are granted the minimum level of access necessary to perform their job functions
• Users can share their login credentials with a few other people

What is a Trojan horse in cybersecurity?

• A method for encrypting data
• Malicious software disguised as legitimate software
• A type of firewall
• A secure coding practice

What does the term "zero-day exploit" refer to?

• An outdated software bug
• A type of antivirus software
• A vulnerability in software that is unknown to the vendor
• A software bug with available patch

What is spyware?

• Software that slows down computer performance
• Software that removes viruses
• Software that encrypts files
• Software that secretly collects information about a user's activities

The primary purpose of a security patch is to fix vulnerabilities in software and improve security.

• TRUE
• FALSE