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1
What is a
white hat hacker
?
White hat hackers are independent hackers
White hat hackers are government hackers
White hat hackers are malicious hackers who exploit for personal gain
White hat are ethical hackers who use their skills to improve cybersecurity
2
What does the "
C
" in the "
CIA" Triad
stand for?
Central
Confidential
Communication
Confidentiality
3
Which of the
following
is a way to
burn documents
?
Use a burn cage
Use a drum barrel
All of the above
Use a fire pit
4
How can you
detect & remove keyloggers
from your
computer
?
By sharing personal information online
By using antivirus software & regularly scanning your computer
By clicking on links in emails from unknown senders
By ignoring suspicious behavior
5
How does
network segmentation
enhance
cybersecurity
?
Isolate & contain security breaches preventing lateral movement
By slowing down computer networks
By increasing the risk of data loss
By making it easier for attackers to access sensitive data
6
An
organization
should have
policies
for
shredding documents
.
False
True
7
What is a
password manager
?
A hardware device used for storing passwords
A type of computer virus
A program that stores them in an encrypted database
A method of securing computer networks
8
What does the "
A
" in the
CIA Triad
stand for?
Agency
Availability
Accountability
Accessibility
9
Which of the
following
truly
deletes a file
?
Sdelete
All of the above
Secure Empty Trash
DBAN
10
How can you
protect
yourself from
phishing attacks
?
By being cautious about clicking links & downloading files
By clicking on links and downloading attachments from unknown senders
By sharing sensitive information online
By responding to suspicious emails and messages
11
Which of these is a form of
Multifactor Authentication
?
Chronological
Biometric
Physical
Freeform
12
What are the best
practices
for
data backup
?
Storing backups in an easily accessible location
Storing backups in multiple locations (offsite or cloud)
Only backing up data once a year
Storing backups on the same device as the original data
13
What are some
common signs
of a
phishing attempt
?
Urgency, spelling & grammar errors
Professional-looking emails with no spelling or grammar errors
Slow response times
Requests for help
14
What is the command
cat
short for?
Concatenate
Categorize
Catalog
Catalyst
15
What is
Biometric Authentication
?
A method of authentication that uses only one factor
A method of authentication that uses biological characteristics
A method of authentication that uses public Wi-Fi networks
A method of authentication that uses weak passwords
16
What are the
motivations
behind
cyber espionage
?
Political, economic, or military gain
Personal curiosity
Financial gain
Protection from cyber attacks
17
How can you
report cybersecurity incidents
?
By notifying appropriate authorities
By sharing them on social media
By paying ransom
By ignoring them
18
How does
multi-factor authentication
improve
security
?
By making it harder for legitimate users to access accounts
By making it easier for attackers to access accounts
By providing additional layers of security beyond passwords.
By disabling antivirus software
19
What is
pharming
in cybersecurity?
Pharming is a method of encrypting data
Pharming is a method of securing computer networks
Pharming is a method of growing crops using computer technology
Pharming is a method of altering (Domain Name System) DNS
20
What is
digital footprint
& how does it work?
The process of printing digital documents
The amount of digital storage space available
The trail of data left behind by a person's online activity
The size of a person's shoe
21
What is the
role
of a
security policy
in
cybersecurity
?
A security policy increases the risk of security breaches
A security policy define rules, procedures & guidelines
A security policy slows down computer networks
A security policy is not necessary for cybersecurity
22
How can you
protect
yourself from
cyberbullying
?
By engaging in cyberbullying
By responding to cyberbullies with aggression
By sharing personal information online
Block & report cyberbullies & talk to an adult when threatened
23
What is
Cyberbullying
?
The act of hacking into computer systems
The act of protecting oneself from cyber attacks
The act of creating fake social media accounts
The act of using technology to harass, threaten, or intimidate others
24
Why is
backing up data
in
cybersecurity important
?
Backing up data increases the risk of data loss
Backing up data helps ensure that it can be recovered
Backing up data slows down computer systems
Backing up data is not important for cybersecurity
25
Which
command
will
overwrite a file
with a random
array of 1's & 0's
?
Overwrite
Del
Shred
Clear
26
What is
Risk
?
Flaw in an environment that an attacker can use to harm the target
The method by which an attacker can use a vulnerability
The potential that a threat will exploit a vulnerability
An attacker or piece of malware that is able to cause harm to a target
27
Which of these is considered
malware
?
Cyberwire
Rootkit
Scareware
Ratkit
28
What is
Vishing
?
Attempts to manipulate people into giving up PII by text message (SMS)
Attempts to manipulate people into giving up PII over the phone
Fraud attempts perpetrated by attackers against a wide number of users
Fraud attempts targeted at specific people based on their membership
29
How does
encryption key length
affect
security
?
Encryption keys are only used for accessing websites
Encryption key length has no effect on security
Longer encryption keys provide weaker security
Longer encryption keys provide stronger security
30
What is a
brute force attack
?
A type of encryption algorithm
A type of cyber attack
A type of physical attack
A type of firewall
31
What is
ransomware
?
A type of encryption algorithm
A software used for backing up data
Malware that encrypts files & demands payment
Software that provides security against malware
32
What is a
botnet
?
A type of firewall
A type of compromised computer
A type of encryption algorithm
A type of computer virus
33
What is
packet sniffing
?
A method of encrypting packets of data
Intercepting & analyzing data packets as they're sent over a network
A method of securing computer networks
A method of sniffing packets of food
34
What does the "
I
" in the
CIA Triad
stand for?
Integral
Integrity
Integer
Intelligence
35
What is a
keylogger
?
A program that records keystrokes without user consent
A type of computer hardware
A hardware device used for data storage
A type of computer virus
36
What is a
man-in-the-middle
(MitM)
attack
?
A type of physical attack
A type of cyber attack
A type of firewall
A type of encryption algorithm
37
What is
End-to-End encryption
?
A method of encrypting data on a single device
A method of encrypting data on a server
A method of encrypting data during transmission over a network
Encrypting data between two parties
38
What is
cyber warfare
?
The act of protecting computers from warfare
The act of using computers to spread peace
Launching cyber attacks against government agencies
The act of using computers to wage war
39
How can you
prevent man-in-the-middle attacks
?
By sharing personal information online
By using unsecured Wi-Fi networks
By using secure, encrypted connections such as HTTPS
By clicking on links in emails from unknown senders
40
What is a
grey hat hacker
?
Grey hat hackers are government hackers
Grey hat are ethical hackers who use their skills to improve cybersecurity
Grey hats are hackers who may violate laws but have no malicious intent
Grey hat hackers are corporate hackers
41
What is
cyber espionage
?
The act of using computers to spy on others
The act of spying on computers
The act of using computers to steal sensitive information
The act of protecting computers from espionage
42
What is
network segmentation
?
A method of encrypting data
A method of connecting computer networks together
A method of isolating networks into smaller subnetworks
A method of securing computer networks
43
How can you
prevent identity theft
online?
By using the same password for all online accounts
By clicking on links in emails from unknown senders
By sharing personal information on social media
Being cautious about sharing personal information online
44
What is a
DDoS attack
?
A method of encrypting data
A type of computer virus
A denial-of-service attack
A type of firewall
45
What is a
security incident response plan
?
A plan for responding to cybersecurity incidents
A plan for securing computer networks
A plan for encrypting data
A plan for responding to physical security incidents
46
Which of the following is
NOT
a type of shredder?
Dice-Cut
Micro-Cut
Strip-Cut
Cross-Cut
47
What is a
data breach
?
An unintentional release of data to the public
A method of securing sensitive data
Unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential info
A software bug that causes data to be inaccessible
48
How
often
should
vulnerability assessments
be
conducted
?
Once a year
Never
Regularly & periodically
Once every two years
49
What are the
potential consequences
of
cyber warfare
?
Disruption of critical infrastructure, economic damage & loss of life.
Protection from cyber attacks
Financial gain
Peace
50
What is a
vulnerability assessment
?
A method of encrypting data
A method of securing computer networks
A method of assessing vulnerabilities & weaknesses.
A method of assessing physical vulnerabilities
51
What is
social engineering
?
The process of improving social skills in the workplace
The process of encrypting social media messages
The process of building social networks for business purposes
Manipulating individuals to reveal sensitive information
52
____ involves
using a machine
to
break up
components of a storage device
, destroying the device.
Drilling
Pulverization
Evisceration
Hammering
53
How can you
protect
your
data
from
packet sniffing attacks
?
By sharing passwords with friends
By ignoring security warnings from your browser
By using encryption technologies such as SSL/TLS
By using public Wi-Fi networks for sensitive transactions
54
What is the
role
of a
firewall
in
cybersecurity
?
Firewalls monitor & control incoming & outgoing network traffic
Firewalls are used for encrypting data
Firewalls are not necessary for cybersecurity
Firewalls are used for securing computer networks
55
How does
biometric authentication improve security
?
By disabling antivirus software
Provides a secure method of authentication
By making it easier for attackers to access accounts
By making it harder for legitimate users to access accounts
56
How can you
minimize
your
digital footprint
?
By being cautious about what you share online
By never deleting browser history
By avoiding the use of privacy settings on social media platforms
By sharing personal information freely on social media
57
Explain the
importance
of
software updates
in
cybersecurity
.
Software updates slow down computer systems
Software updates help improve the performance of computer systems
Software updates are not important for cybersecurity
Software updates fix vulnerabilities from cyber attacks
58
What
command
finds
words
or
phrases
in a
file
?
Grep
Disp
Find
Lookup
59
Whatis
Multi-Factor Authentication
(
MFA
)?
A method of authentication that uses only one factor
A method of authentication that uses multiple factors
A method of authentication that uses weak passwords
A method of authentication that uses public Wi-Fi networks
60
What is a
Threat
?
Flaw in an environment that an attacker can use to harm the target
An attacker or piece of malware that is able to cause harm to a target
The method by which an attacker can use a vulnerability
The potential that a threat will exploit a vulnerability
61
What
command
by default displays the
first ten lines of text
?
Root
Begin
Preface
Head
62
How can you prevent
Structured Query Language
(SQL)
injection attacks
?
By regularly updating software
By using weak passwords
By disabling firewalls
By sanitizing user inputs & using parameterized queries
63
What
resources
should you check are
sufficient
before running a
Virtual Machine
(VM)?
RAM & Processors
Network Adapter & RAM
Processors & Hard Disk
Hard Disk & Screen resolution
64
How can you
manage browser cookies
to
enhance privacy
?
By ignoring cookies
By allowing or blocking cookies & clearing cookies
By allowing all cookies
By blocking all cookies
65
What is the
concept
of
cybersecurity hygiene
?
The practice of avoiding cyber attacks
The practice of maintaining personal hygiene while using computers
The study of viruses and bacteria in computer systems
The practice of keeping computer systems secure & up-to-date
66
What is a
black hat hacker
?
Black hat hackers are malicious hackers who exploit for personal gain
Black hat hackers are independent hackers
Black hat are ethical hackers who use their skills to improve cybersecurity
Black hat hackers are government hackers
67
What
command
by default displays the
last ten lines of text
?
Branch
Epilogue
Tail
End
68
How does
malware sandboxing
help in
cybersecurity
?
By spreading malware to other computers
By ignoring malware
By deleting malware
Understand its behavior which helps in developing countermeasure
69
How can you
protect
your
personal information online
?
Store passwords in a text document on your computer
Share personal information freely on social media
Be self-conscious about sharing information online
Use public Wi-Fi networks for online banking
70
What does the
cd command
do in a
terminal/command prompt
?
Deletes a file
Uninstalls the package manager
Changes the current directory
Prints the working directory
71
Why are
security patches important
?
Security patches are not important for cybersecurity
Security patches improve the performance of computer systems
Security patches fix security vulnerabilities & protect systems
Security patches slow down computer systems
72
What is an
encryption key
?
A digital key used to encrypt and decrypt data
A key used for encrypting emails
A key used for signing documents
A physical key used to unlock doors
73
What are
browser cookies
?
Small text files stored on a computer by websites to track user preferences
A type of encryption algorithm used by web browsers
A type of firewall used by web browsers
Edible cookies served by web browsers
74
What is
malware sandboxing
?
A method of storing malware
Isolating & analyzing malware in a controlled environment
A method of encrypting malware
A method of creating sandcastles using computer software
75
What is
phishing
?
The act of using social media
The act of fishing in computer networks
The act of using encryption algorithms
Tricking individuals into revealing sensitive info
76
What is an
Exploit
?
Flaw in an environment that an attacker can use to harm the target
An attacker or piece of malware that is able to cause harm to a target
The potential that a threat will exploit a vulnerability
The method by which an attacker can use a vulnerability
77
What is
data purging
?
Using products to overwrite storage space with non-sensitive data.
None of the above
Both of the above
Deleting data so it can't be recovered by standard methods.
78
What is
Spear-Phishing
?
Fraud attempts perpetrated by attackers against a wide number of users
Attempts to manipulate people into giving up PII by text message (SMS)
Attempts to manipulate people into giving up PII over the phone
Fraud attempts targeted at specific people based on their membership
79
What is
Secure Socket Layer
(
SSL
)?
A type of computer hardware
A method of securing social media accounts
A type of protocol used for secure connections
A type of encryption algorithm
80
How can you
safeguard
against
brute force attacks
?
By sharing passwords with friends
By using strong complex passwords
By changing passwords frequently
By using simple and easily guessable passwords
81
What is
identity theft
?
Using someone else's info without consent
The act of stealing physical identities
The act of creating fake identities online
The act of protecting personal identities
82
What is the
dark web
& why is it
associated with cybercrime
?
The dark web is a part of the internet that is lit with neon colors
The dark web is a part of the internet that is visible to everyone
The dark web is part of the internet used for legitimate purposes only
The dark web is part of the internet accessible via special software
83
How do
hackers exploit zero-day vulnerabilities
?
By reporting them to the software vendor
By ignoring them
By selling them to the highest bidder
By using them to launch cyber attacks before a patch is available
84
How are
botnets
used in
cyberattacks
?
To protect against malware
To encrypt data
To improve network security
To launch distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
85
A ______ is a
formal document
containing
detailed information
about the
destruction of your data.
Certificate of shredding
Destruction certificate
Proof of elimination
Clear packet
86
What is
Structured Query Language
(SQL)
injection
?
An attack where vulnerabilities are exploited
A type of firewall
A method of injecting code into computer systems
A type of encryption algorithm
87
What is a
zero-day exploit
?
A type of encryption algorithm
A vulnerability that's exploited & manufacturers are made unware of
A type of cyber attack where attackers steal zero-day old data
An exploit that occurs at midnight
88
Why is it
essential
for
organizations
to have a
security incident response plan
?
It slows down computer networks
It allows organizations to respond quickly & effectively
It is not essential
It increases the risk of security breaches
89
What is a
Trojan horse
?
A network of compromised computers controlled by a single attacker
A type of computer virus
Tricking users into downloading legitmate looking malicious software
The act of using computers to steal sensitive information
90
What is a
Vulnerability
?
The potential that a threat will exploit a vulnerability
An attacker or piece of malware that is able to cause harm to a target
Flaw in an environment that an attacker can use to harm the target
The method by which an attacker can use a vulnerability
91
When a file is
deleted
, it can
never
be
recovered
.
True
False
92
How can you
avoid
downloading
Trojan horse malware
?
By ignoring security warnings from your browser
By downloading software from unknown or untrustworthy sources
Download software from trusted sites & be self-conscious
By clicking on links in emails from unknown senders
93
What is the role of
antivirus software
in
cybersecurity
?
Antivirus software is used for encrypting data
Antivirus software helps protect against malicious programs
Antivirus software is not necessary for cybersecurity
Antivirus software is used for backing up data
94
What
command
controls
permissions
a user has?
Chmod
Deluser
Useradd
Perm
95
What
command
will
redirect the output
of
one file to another
?
-
:
>&
|
96
What is the
difference
between
HTTP
and
HTTPS
?
There is no difference
HTTP is more secure than HTTPS
HTTPS is only used for downloading files
HTTPS encrypts data while HTTP does not
97
Which
forensics tool
works on all
Operating Systems
?
WinHex-
FTK Imager
John the Ripper
Autopsy
98
How can you
protect
yourself from
ransomware attacks
?
By disabling your antivirus software
By clicking on suspicious links in emails
By paying the ransom demanded by attackers
Back up your data & be self-conscious about everything
99
How does
SSL encryption
enhance
online security
?
By decrypting data transmitted between the browser and the website.
By encrypting data transmitted between the browser and the website.
By making data visible to everyone
By making data invisible
100
What is a
security patch
?
A software update released by vendors to fix security vulnerabilities
A type of computer hardware
A method of securing computer networks
A method of encrypting data
