Which is the most effective defence against ransomware?

Regularly backing up important data

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

A fake email tricking a user into revealing credentials

What is the main risk of using shared admin accounts?

Lack of accountability and unauthorised access

How does phishing most commonly occur?

Via deceptive emails designed to steal personal information

Which of the following defines privacy in enterprise computing?

Control over personal data and how it is shared

What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

To add an extra layer of security during logins

Which of the following best describes the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Why is data encryption important in enterprise systems?

To protect sensitive data from unauthorised access

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Cybersecurity Basics

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Covering the first main section of Principles of Cybersecurity (NESA Stage 6 Enterprise Computing). Section 1: Understanding Privacy and Security (Lessons 1–10) Focus: Privacy principles, security risks, breaches, and vulnerabilities.

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1
What is a common method attackers use to exploit human vulnerabilities?
Social engineering
Credential stuffing
Using VPNs
Data encryption
2
Which is the most effective defence against ransomware?
Using strong passwords
Sharing files over public networks
Regularly backing up important data
Disabling antivirus software
3
Which of the following is an example of social engineering?
A fake email tricking a user into revealing credentials
Using strong passwords
Using multi-factor authentication
Encrypting sensitive data
4
What is the main risk of using shared admin accounts?
Improved data backup efficiency
Easier team collaboration
Lack of accountability and unauthorised access
Difficulty in remembering passwords
5
How does phishing most commonly occur?
Through encrypted messaging apps
By physical mail delivery
Through SMS text messages
Via deceptive emails designed to steal personal information
6
Which of the following defines privacy in enterprise computing?
Public access to all company data
Sharing passwords among team members
Control over personal data and how it is shared
Openly publishing customer data for transparency
7
What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
To increase the complexity of passwords
To store passwords more securely
To add an extra layer of security during logins
To allow users to recover accounts easily
8
Which security measure protects against phishing attacks?
Using weak passwords
Sharing login credentials
Multi-Factor Authentication
Disabling antivirus software
9
Which of the following best describes the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?
Cookies, Internet, Access
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Communication, Information, Authentication
Compliance, Innovation, Adaptability
10
Why is data encryption important in enterprise systems?
To prevent employees from accessing their own files
To speed up data processing
To allow public access to confidential data
To protect sensitive data from unauthorised access

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Cybersecurity Basics

10 termsStudBud Administration4 plays

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Questions 10

Answers

1
What is a common method attackers use to exploit human vulnerabilities?
Social engineering
Credential stuffing
Using VPNs
Data encryption
2
Which is the most effective defence against ransomware?
Using strong passwords
Sharing files over public networks
Regularly backing up important data
Disabling antivirus software
3
Which of the following is an example of social engineering?
A fake email tricking a user into revealing credentials
Using strong passwords
Using multi-factor authentication
Encrypting sensitive data
4
What is the main risk of using shared admin accounts?
Improved data backup efficiency
Easier team collaboration
Lack of accountability and unauthorised access
Difficulty in remembering passwords
5
How does phishing most commonly occur?
Through encrypted messaging apps
By physical mail delivery
Through SMS text messages
Via deceptive emails designed to steal personal information
6
Which of the following defines privacy in enterprise computing?
Public access to all company data
Sharing passwords among team members
Control over personal data and how it is shared
Openly publishing customer data for transparency
7
What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
To increase the complexity of passwords
To store passwords more securely
To add an extra layer of security during logins
To allow users to recover accounts easily
8
Which security measure protects against phishing attacks?
Using weak passwords
Sharing login credentials
Multi-Factor Authentication
Disabling antivirus software
9
Which of the following best describes the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?
Cookies, Internet, Access
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Communication, Information, Authentication
Compliance, Innovation, Adaptability
10
Why is data encryption important in enterprise systems?
To prevent employees from accessing their own files
To speed up data processing
To allow public access to confidential data
To protect sensitive data from unauthorised access