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1
Which group is most likely to launch politically motivated cyberattacks?
Nation-state
Insider threats
Hacktivists
Cybercriminals
2
What does a SIEM system primarily do?
Detects and analyzes potential malware threats.
Encrypts sensitive data
Stores Passwords securely
Collects and analyzes security logs for threat detection
3
Which of the following will provide an integrity check?
Hash
WEP
Private key
Public key
4
In a firewall, access lists define which ports and protocols are allowed or blocked.
False
True
5
Which element of the CIA Triad ensures data is accessible when needed?
Confidentiality
Availability
Authentication
Integrity
6
Which hashing algorithm is considered outdated and insecure?
Bcrypt
SHA-256
Argon2
MD5
7
Which of the following is not a type of bad actor in cybersecurity?
White-hat hacker
Inffo-stealers
APTs
Access brokers
8
Which attack redirects users to malicious websites to steal sensitive information?
Phishing
Man-in-the-middle attack
SQL injection
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
9
Where are software firewalls usually located?
On servers
On routers
On clients
On every computer
10
Which of the following is an example of a malware attack that locks files and demands payment to restore access?
Rootkit
Ransomware
Worm
Trojan
11
What is the primary function of an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?
To detect and alert on potential security breaches
To manage access control lists
To block network traffic that is deemed suspicious in real time
To monitor and log user activity
12
A phone call from someone pretending to be a company executive asking for credentials is an example of phishing.
True
False
13
Which system is most commonly targeted by command injection attacks?
Email servers
Firewalls
Database
OS
14
Alice should use her private key to sign a message, ensuring that Bob can verify it using Alice’s public key.
True
False
