Topic 3: User Restrictions and Finding Weaknesses Flashcards

1

Which attack guesses passwords from a word list?

Phishing
Brute-force
Keylogging
Dictionary

2

What prevents credential stuffing?

Writing passwords down
Short passwords
2FA
Using the same password

3

What does encryption do to data?

Deletes it
Makes it public
Speeds it up
Scrambles it

4

What makes a strong password?

Predictable words
Name-based
Long, complex, unique
Short, simple, repeated

5

What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

Remove malware
Improve internet speed
Block social media
Prevent cyber threats

6

Which attack tricks users into sharing personal data?

Keylogging
Spyware
Phishing
Ransomware

7

What can erase stolen data remotely?

IDS
Encryption
Remote wiping
Firewall

8

What protects laptops from theft?

Antivirus
Firewall
VPN
Kensington lock

9

What do white hat hackers do?

Exploit security flaws
Improve cybersecurity
Steal data
Create malware

10

What does an IDS do?

Blocks threats
Removes malware
Encrypts files
Detects threats

11

Which test simulates real cyberattacks?

Brute-force
Penetration testing
Social engineering
Phishing

12

Which is NOT a factor of authentication?

Something you do
Something you are
Something you have
Something you know

13

What does two-factor authentication require?

Two passwords
Two usernames
Two devices
Two verification types

14

Which access control method is role-based?

RBAC
IDS
MFA
VPN

15

Which is a biometric security method?

Password
Fingerprint
PIN
Keycard

Topic 3: User Restrictions and Finding Weaknesses

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Topic 3: User Restrictions and Finding Weaknesses

Questions 15