Which of the following best describes a "Whaling" attack in cybersecurity?

Targeted phishing at top executives.

Which of the following best describes Vishing?

Conducting scams over the phone (voice phishing).

Which of these is TRUE about a for loop in Python?

It repeats code for a fixed number of times or over items in a sequence.

What is the key characteristic of Spearphishing?

Highly targeted and personalized.

What is the primary purpose of comments in programming code?

To provide explanations for human readers

Which statement best defines an Algorithm in computer science?

A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.

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1
Smishing is a phishing attack carried out via text messages (SMS
True
False
2
In cybersecurity, the term "angling" refers to a legitimate fishing technique used for recreational purposes only.
True
False
3
Which of the following best describes a "Whaling" attack in cybersecurity?
Targeted phishing at top executives.
Generic phishing to many people.
Malware disguised as updates.
Network overload attack.
4
Python programs cannot use loops to repeat a block of code multiple times.
False
True
5
Which of the following best describes Vishing?
Using malicious software to steal data.
Conducting scams over the phone (voice phishing).
Sending fraudulent emails to trick users.
Attacking computer networks with denial-of-service.
6
Which of these is TRUE about a for loop in Python?
It's primarily for creating new functions.
It repeats code for a fixed number of times or over items in a sequence.
It's mainly used for handling user input.
It runs code only if a condition is true.
7
"Do you like programming?"
False
True
8
Is Java an object-oriented programming language?
True
False
9
"Is Python a programming language?"
False
True
10
What is the key characteristic of Spearphishing?
Mainly spreads through physical USB drives.
Uses generic, non-personal emails.
Highly targeted and personalized.
Targets a very large, random group.
11
What is the primary purpose of comments in programming code?
To store data for program use.
To provide explanations for human readers
To define variables and functions.
To execute specific parts of the code.
12
VoIP-based attacks are limited to only intercepting voice conversations.
True
False
13
Which of the following statements about Caller ID spoofing is TRUE?
It displays a fake number.
It's for emergency calls only.
It's a free service for all users.
It shows the true caller.
14
Which statement best defines an Algorithm in computer science?
A type of computer hardware.
A programming language.
A set of steps to solve a problem or complete a task.
A specific computer program.

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