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Cybersecurity 4708
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What is the main focus of endpoint security in cybersecurity?
To monitor employee internet usage on company networks
To ensure the data backup systems are functioning correctly
To protect the physical location of servers and data centers
To secure devices such as laptops and smartphones from security threats
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What does a Data Protection Officer (DPO) do?
To develop and maintain the company's website
To create software for encrypting company data
To monitor network traffic for potential cyber threats
To oversee and ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations
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What is the primary goal of data security in cybersecurity?
To ensure data is properly formatted for storage and retrieval
To improve internet speed for data transfers
To back up data only when a breach occurs
To protect data from unauthorized access, corruption, or loss
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What does multi-factor authentication (MFA) provide?
A single password to access multiple accounts
An automatic way to change passwords every month
A secondary layer of security using two or more authentication methods
A way to store passwords securely in a database
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Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?
A hacker exploiting a software vulnerability to gain access to a system
A cybercriminal tricking an employee into revealing their login credentials
A firewall blocking unauthorized network traffic
A brute-force attack used to crack a password
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Which one is NOT a cyberattack?
Catfishing
Phishing
Ransomware
Malware
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Most employers want new hires to have at least 2-3 years of experience in IT or cybersecurity
True
False
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What does the CIA stand for in cybersecurity
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Compliance, Infrastructure, Access control
Control, Identification, Analysis
Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Authentication
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What is the primary focus of application security in cybersecurity?
Protecting applications from security threats and vulnerabilities
Backing up application data to prevent loss
Ensuring that an application is user-friendly and visually appealing
Managing network traffic to prevent unauthorized access
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What does a Penetration Tester do?
Conducts simulated cyberattacks to identify security vulnerabilities
Repairs and fixes hardware issues in a computer network
Develops antivirus software to protect against malware
Monitors employee internet usage and enforce company policies
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"Red Team" detects cyber attacks when they occur
True
False
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Which type of malware encrypts a user’s files and demands payment to restore access?
Ransomware
Trojan Horse
Phishing
Spyware
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What does a security analyst do?
To create user-friendly interfaces for security software
To design and develop new encryption algorithms
To physically secure company buildings and data centers
Detects and responds to security threats in an organization's systems
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What is the primary purpose of network security in cybersecurity?
To create and design new networking protocols
To optimize network speed and performance
To provide customer support for internet connectivity issues
To protect network infrastructure from unauthorized access and attacks
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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) helps protect online privacy by encrypting internet traffic.
True
False
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Using the same password for multiple accounts increases security by making it easier to remember.
True
False
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Which of the following is the best definition of phishing?
A cybersecurity tool used to detect malware
A technique used to encrypt data before transmission
An attack that tricks users into providing sensitive information
A method of testing firewalls by sending dummy attacks
