Cybersecurity Vocabulary 1 of 2

Question 1

This is the process of making readable information unreadable without a key:

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encryption

Question 2

A botnet is:

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infected computers on a network, controlled remotely

Question 3

Two or more interconnected devices that can exchange data:

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computer network

Question 4

Computer virus

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Program that can copy itself and cause harm.

Question 5

ISP stands for:

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Internet Service Provider

Question 6

Antivirus software:

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Detects, blocks and removes viruses and malware.

Question 7

Software that harms computers, networks or people, includes viruses, worms, ransomware:

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malware

Question 8

The process of using codes to make information unreadable without a KEY is:

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Encryption

Question 9

A firewall is:

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software designed to block malware from protected networks.

Question 10

Hacking is:

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Unauthorized access to an information system.

Question 11

Unsolicited email sent to many addresses for the purpose of making money on scams.

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spam

Question 12

Making duplicate copies of your computer files is called:

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backing up

Question 13

DDoS is this kind of cyber attack:

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Distributed Denial of Service

Question 14

Amount of data that can pass through a network per second is called:

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bandwidth

Question 15

A hacktivist is:

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hacker who want attention for political or social causes.

Question 16

Small storage device used to store, transfer and back up computer files.

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USB drive

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