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Unit 11 Cyber Security and Incident Management - Quiz 1
Unit 11 Cyber Security and Incident Management - Quiz 1
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1
What is the main role of anti-virus software?
To encrypt sensitive information
To monitor network traffic
To detect and remove malware
To create backups
2
Which of the following best describes a Trojan horse?
A hardware device
A type of firewall
A method of encrypting data
Malware disguised as legitimate software
3
What does DDoS stand for?
Distributed Denial of Service
Digital Denial of Service
Decentralized Data of Service
Distributed Denial of Security
4
Which legislation aims to protect personal data in the UK?
Computer Misuse Act 1990
Freedom of Information Act
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
Data Management Act
5
Regular software updates can help reduce vulnerabilities in systems
True
False
6
Which of these is an example of malware?
Encryption
Two-factor authentication
Firewall
Ransomware
7
A strong password policy is a critical component of cybersecurity
True
False
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Cybersecurity is solely the responsibility of the IT department
False
True
9
GDPR applies only to businesses operating in the EU
True
False
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What is the main purpose of a security policy?
To identify vulnerabilities
To define rules and practices for cybersecurity
To backup data regularly
To encrypt all data
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What is two-factor authentication?
A method of securing accounts using two verification steps
A backup system for networks
A type of malware detection
A method of encrypting data
12
What is ransomware?
A backup system
A malicious software that locks systems until a ransom is paid
A type of encryption
A protective measure against hacking
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What is the main goal of incident recovery?
To restore normal operations
A malware attack on the first day of infection
To detect vulnerabilities
A type of social engineering attack
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What is the main purpose of a firewall?
To back up data
To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
To scan for malware
To encrypt data
15
Firewalls prevent all types of cyberattacks
False
True
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Which is NOT part of a risk assessment process?
Prioritizing risks
Identifying vulnerabilities
Encrypting all data
Estimating potential impact
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What is phishing?
A way to encrypt data
A method of cyberattack where fake emails are used to steal information
A type of firewall
A type of network protocol
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What is the purpose of penetration testing?
To encrypt information
To disrupt cyberattacks
To identify vulnerabilities in a system
To back up data
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What is the first step in incident management?
Risk assessment
Containment
Detection and reporting
Recovery
20
What is the purpose of encryption?
To identify system vulnerabilities
To backup data
To prevent social engineering attacks
To secure data by converting it into unreadable formats
21
What is a botnet?
A network of compromised computers controlled by an attacker
A network security protocol
A firewall feature
A type of malware
22
Which of these is a type of password attack?
Phishing
All of the above
Social engineering
Brute force attack
23
Which of these is NOT a type of cyber threat?
SQL injection
Encryption
Trojan horse
Worms
24
A VPN ensures that your internet activity is completely untraceable
False
True
25
Which of these is an ethical issue in cybersecurity?
Installing antivirus software
Your mom
Spreading malware
Using personal data without consent
26
What is a zero-day vulnerability?
A type of social engineering attack
A vulnerability in a backup system
A malware attack on the first day of infection
A vulnerability that is known but not yet fixed
27
What does the CIA triad stand for in cybersecurity?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Control, Integrity, Authentication
Confidentiality, Information, Access
Cybersecurity, Information, Assets
28
Which one of the following is an example of social engineering?
Brute force attack
SQL injection
Using a fake login page to steal credentials
Updating software to fix vulnerabilities
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What is social engineering primarily based on?
Manipulating human behavior
Encrypting sensitive information
Exploiting technical vulnerabilities
Overloading network systems
30
Backing up data regularly reduces the impact of ransomware attacks
False
True
