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Cyber Security Quiz
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1
What is the purpose of regular software updates and patches in
cybersecurity
?
To add new features
To slow down computer performance
To delete unnecessary files
To fix security vulnerabilities
2
What does the acronym VPN stand for in the context of cybersecurity?
Virus Protection Node
Very Powerful Network
Virtual Program Navigation
Virtual Private Network
3
What is the term for malicious software that disguises itself as a legitimate program or file?
Encryption
Firewall
Trojan Horse
Spyware
4
What does the term "Phishing" refer to in the context of
cybersecurity
?
A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive data pretending to be real entity
A secure way to communicate online
A type of computer virus
A method of cooking malware
5
What is the best practice for safely disposing of sensitive paper documents in an organization?
Leave them in the trash
Hand them over to a coworker
Shred or securely dispose of them
Burn them in a controlled environment
6
What does the term "Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)" mean in
cybersecurity
?
Using two different firewalls
Using two different antivirus programs
Verifying identity with two different types of credentials
Authenticating twice before accessing a system
7
Why is it important for employees to use strong, unique passwords?
To prevent unauthorized access to accounts
To impress the IT department
To confuse hackers
To make login processes more complicated
8
What is the primary purpose of
a firewall
in
cybersecurity
for organizations
?
To monitor internet usage
To encrypt sensitive data
To detect and remove viruses
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
9
Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?
Installing a firewall
Running a malware scan
Sending a phishing email
Updating antivirus software
10
What is the purpose of conducting regular
cybersecurity
training for employees in an organization?
To raise awareness and reduce the risk of security breaches
To increase their typing speed
To ensure they can fix IT issues on their own
To make them computer experts
