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ITF23e - Cybersecurity Quiz
ITF23e - Cybersecurity Quiz
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1
Using "password123" as your password is a strong and safe option.
False
True
2
What is a common way hackers try to steal your personal information online?
Phishing emails
playing videos games
watching movies
sending friendly messages
3
If a website uses HTTPS, it guarantees that the website is safe and trustworthy.
True
False
4
What does the term “ransomware” mean?
A free antivirus tool
Software that speeds up your computer
A type of malware that locks your files and demands payment to unlock them
A program that helps recover deleted files
5
Which of the follwing best describes a "zero-day" vulnerability? A vulnerability that ...
only affects systems on the first day of the month
is caused by user error
is known to attackers but not yet to the software vendor
has been patched but not yet deployed
6
2FA completly eliminates the risk of unauthorized access.
False
True
7
What is a piece of malicious software designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers without user action?
Worm
Spyware
Trojan horse
Ransomware
8
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
to encrypt data
to detect viruses
to monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
to store backup data
9
A VPN helps protect your privacy by encrypting your connection.
False
True
10
Which of the following is the safest way to store passwords?
in your browsers autofill feature
in a password manager
written down on paper
In a plain text file on your computer
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What is the main purpose of antivirus software?
To speed up your computer
To create backup copies of your files
To detect and remove malicious software (malware)
To block all websites
12
Fill in the blank. _______ is a type of cyber attack where criminals try to trick you into giving personal information.
Social Engineering
Phising
Man-in-the-middle
Ransomware
