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Testing our knowledge about cyber security
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1
Which protocol is typically used in a DOS attack? (choose 1)
DNS
ICMP
HTTPS
HTTP
2
What is a Zero-Day Attack? (choose 1)
An attack that occurs on the first day of the year
An attack that lasts less than a day and tries to gather information
An attack that tries to exploit unknown software vulnerabilities
An attack that attempts to obtain exploits
3
What does SMiShing stand for? (choose 1)
Smart Message Interface Phishing
Security Measure Phishing
Short Message Services Phishing
Smart Malware Security Phishing
4
A VPN (choose 1)
stands for Virtual Private Network.
is mainly used togrant connection to the internet.
requires an antivirus program to ensure your device's safety.
stands for Viral Protective Network.
5
Which of the following can be considered an internal security threat? (choose 1)
Playing Minesweeper
Running a virtual machine
Running malicious programs
Forcefully poweringoff the device
6
What is the term used when a malicious party sends a fraudulent email disguised as a legitimate one? (choose 1)
Trojan
Vishing
Backdoor
Phishing
7
What is more likely to hinder DDOS and DOS attacks? (choose 1)
Ensuring your devices are connected through ethernet.
Disabling the ICMP protocol in the modem's settings.
Getting an older router.
Unplugging the router from the power outlet.
8
How does grayware behave? (choose 1)
Is guaranteed to cause system instability
Is unidentifiable from other device files
Similar to a normal app
In an annoying or undesirable manner
9
Which of the following are considered social engineering tactics? (choose 2)
Compassion
Honesty
Intimidation
Urgency
10
Which of the following is recommended to ensure your device's online safety? (choose 1)
Conduct regular maintenance on your device
Refrain from accessing websites
Revise the outbound and inbound rules in your firewall
Manually encrypt all of the messages sent through texting applications
11
What are two ways to protect a computer from malware? (choose 2)
Keep software up to date.
Use antivirus software.
Empty the browser cache.
Defragment the hard disk.
12
Which one is NOT a consequence of a security breach? (choose 1)
Loss of intellectual property
Upgrading your hardware
Online vandalism
Damage to the brand
13
What is the difference between a virus and a worm? (choose 1)
Worms require a host file but viruses do not.
Viruses hide in legitimate programs but worms do not.
Worms self-replicate but viruses do not.
Viruses self-replicate but worms do not.
14
What may happen to malware files when detected by an antivirus? (choose 2)
They are marked for deletion.
They are opened.
They are quarantined.
They are deleted.
15
Which of the following best represents a buffer overflow? (choose 1)
A notion that refers to large buffers typically above 500 bytes
An error caused by data overflowing into adjacent storage
A vulnerability caused by consistently rewriting the buffer
A vulnerability caused by large amounts of unused memory in a buffer
16
Which of the following DO NOT maliciously exploit the vulnerabilities found? (choose 1)
White hat hackers
Blue hat hackers
Gray hat hackers
Black hat hackers
17
What software is used to obtain information about a device? (choose 1)
Phishing
Virus
Spyware
Adware
18
What does MitM stand for? (choose 1)
Minimal-information-technology-mechanism
Man-in-the-middle
Manipulative-information-messages
Maximum-information-technology-mechanism
19
Which of the following are common indicators of spam mail? (choose 2)
The email is from your supervisor.
The email has no subject line.
The email has misspelled words or punctuation errors or both.
The email has an attachment that is a receipt for a recent purchase.
20
What is sniffing? (choose 1)
Sniffing is looking inside the victim's file system
Sniffing is determining infected devices by their odor
Sniffing is looking for vulnerabilities on remote computers
Sniffing is when attackers examine network traffic
21
Which are a cyber criminal's motives? (Choose 2)
Playing video games
Providing tech support
Medical Records
Financial Records
22
Which of the following is recommended to ensure your device only talks to trusted devices? (choose 1)
Refrain from accessing websites
Revise the outbound and inbound rules in your firewall
Conduct regular maintenance on your device
Manually encrypt all of the messages sent through texting applications
