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Cybersecurity Basics

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Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts and threats in the field of cybersecurity

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1
What is a common type of malware?
Router
Antivirus
Firewall
Trojan Horse
2
What is a technical control?
User permissions
Physical locks
Software safeguards
Training programs
3
Espionage is always legal.
True
False
4
Threats can harm information assets.
True
False
5
What is phishing?
Data backups
Firewall settings
Fake emails
Secure websites
6
What can cause technical failures?
Data encryption
Server malfunction
User training
Network security
7
What is a zero-day attack?
Outdated software
Unknown malware
Common virus
Known malware
8
What is a common method of sabotage?
Data encryption
Network security
User training
Website defacement
9
What is a common method of espionage?
Public surveys
Hacking systems
Data encryption
Software updates
10
What is a common attack vector?
User training
Data backup
Social engineering
Network security
11
What is ransomware?
Malware removal
Data theft
Access denial for fee
Phishing attempt
12
What is a common type of malware?
Firewall
Antivirus
Router
Ransomware
13
What is a common type of theft?
Software updates
User training
Data theft
Network security
14
Which attack targets availability?
Adware
Spyware
Phishing
DoS
15
What is a botnet?
Collection of devices
Single computer
Data backup
User training
16
What is social engineering?
Physical theft
Manipulating people
Malware distribution
Technical attack
17
Which is a human vulnerability?
Firewalls
Weak passwords
Secure backups
Strong encryption
18
Human errors can lead to data breaches.
False
True
19
What is a common consequence of sabotage?
User training
Data loss
Software updates
Increased security