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CIS 269 U01K01
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1
Which organization provides well-known cybersecurity certifications?
All of the above
SANS
Cisco
CompTIA
2
What is a common vulnerability of IoT devices?
Lack of security updates
Limited connectivity
High power consumption
Too many software updates
3
What is the main motivation behind most cyberattacks?
Political gain
Financial gain
Revenge
Fun
4
What security weakness do attackers exploit most often?
Outdated software
Firewall misconfigurations
Human error
Weak encryption
5
What is the purpose of an SOC?
To develop encryption standards
To manage customer IT support
To monitor and respond to security threats
To create cybersecurity laws
6
Which metric measures how long attackers remain undetected in a network?
Threat Containment Time
Mean Time to Detect (MTTD)
Attack Dwell Time
Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)
7
Which hacking group was linked to nation-state cyberattacks?
Shadow Breakers
Fancy Bear
Script Kiddies
Anonymous
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Which role in an SOC is responsible for actively searching for hidden threats?
Tier 1 analyst
Threat hunter
Incident responder
Network engineer
9
What is the first step in a typical ransomware attack?
Demand ransom
Stealth reconnaissance
Encrypt all files
Exfiltrate data
10
Which of these is a common delivery method for ransomware?
All of the above
Phishing email
USB drive
Social engineering
11
Which of these describes an advanced persistent threat (APT)?
A failed phishing attempt
An unpatched vulnerability
Short-term attack for quick profit
Long-term stealth attack by skilled hackers
12
What role does an incident responder play in an SOC?
Reviews security alerts
Manages the IT help desk
Designs network architecture
Responds to and investigates security incidents
13
Which of these is NOT a typical threat actor?
Nation-state hackers
Script kiddies
Cybersecurity analysts
Insider threats
14
What type of attack involves creating a fake Wi-Fi hotspot?
Evil twin
Denial of Service
Man-in-the-middle
Rogue botnet
15
What does SOAR stand for in cybersecurity?
Security Operations and Reconnaissance
Security Operations and Reporting
System Optimization and Resilience
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response
16
Why is cryptocurrency often used in cybercrime?
Government-regulated
Anonymous transactions
Free to use
Easy to trace
17
What is the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?
Cybercrime Investigation Agency
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Central Intelligence Agency
Trojan, Malware, Spyware
18
Which attack method relies on tricking humans into giving up sensitive info?
DDoS
Brute Force
SQL Injection
Phishing
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What was the purpose of the Stuxnet worm?
Disrupt industrial control systems
Defraud cryptocurrency investors
Steal credit card data
Spy on social media users
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What is the primary function of SIEM tools?
Monitor security logs and alerts
Protect against malware
Encrypt sensitive data
Automate security responses
