Intro to Cybersecurity Fundamentals

Test your knowledge on cybersecurity concepts, threats, and protective measures with this quiz. From malware to encryption, challenge yourself to stay safe online.

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1
Which describes a cyber threat?
Friendly email
Software license
Computer upgrade
Malicious digital act
2
What does a keylogger record?
Battery level
Mouse clicks
Keystrokes
Screen brightness
3
Which is a strong password?
password
123456
qwerty
P@ssw0rd!23
4
A botnet is:
Printer group
Cloud backup
Wi-Fi router
Infected computer network
5
How does a worm spread?
Independently
Through USB only
With user help
Only by email
6
What is a rootkit?
Backup software
Photo editor
Hidden access tools
Music player
7
What is cybersecurity?
Protecting digital systems
Selling software
Building computers
Designing websites
8
Complete: _______ converts data into code.
Firewall
Encryption
Spyware
Botnet
9
How does a worm spread?
Independently through networks
Needs user help
Only by email
Via USB drives
10
Scareware tries to:
Speed up PC
Install updates
Clean viruses
Trick with fake warnings
11
Malware is:
Hardware part
Cloud service
Malicious software
Helpful app
12
What is a Trojan Horse?
Network cable
Disguised malware
Antivirus tool
Password manager
13
Spyware does what?
Gathers info secretly
Speeds up PC
Deletes files
Blocks pop-ups
14
Why are data backups important?
Show ads
Steal passwords
Protect against data loss
Slow computers
15
Phishing aims to:
Send newsletters
Improve graphics
Steal information
Fix bugs
16
Which protects against digital attacks?
Cybersecurity
Phishing
Adware
Malware
17
What does a virus do?
Replicates and spreads
Cleans computers
Blocks ads
Improves speed
18
Ransomware demands:
System restart
Free download
Password change
Ransom payment
19
Adware usually shows:
Security alerts
System updates
Unwanted ads
Game scores
20
What does a firewall do?
Displays ads
Encrypts files
Steals data
Monitors network traffic

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Test your knowledge on cybersecurity concepts, threats, and protective measures with this quiz. From malware to encryption, challenge yourself to stay safe online.

Flashcards20 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 20

Answers

1
Which describes a cyber threat?
Friendly email
Software license
Computer upgrade
Malicious digital act
2
What does a keylogger record?
Battery level
Mouse clicks
Keystrokes
Screen brightness
3
Which is a strong password?
password
123456
qwerty
P@ssw0rd!23
4
A botnet is:
Printer group
Cloud backup
Wi-Fi router
Infected computer network
5
How does a worm spread?
Independently
Through USB only
With user help
Only by email
6
What is a rootkit?
Backup software
Photo editor
Hidden access tools
Music player
7
What is cybersecurity?
Protecting digital systems
Selling software
Building computers
Designing websites
8
Complete: _______ converts data into code.
Firewall
Encryption
Spyware
Botnet
9
How does a worm spread?
Independently through networks
Needs user help
Only by email
Via USB drives
10
Scareware tries to:
Speed up PC
Install updates
Clean viruses
Trick with fake warnings
11
Malware is:
Hardware part
Cloud service
Malicious software
Helpful app
12
What is a Trojan Horse?
Network cable
Disguised malware
Antivirus tool
Password manager
13
Spyware does what?
Gathers info secretly
Speeds up PC
Deletes files
Blocks pop-ups
14
Why are data backups important?
Show ads
Steal passwords
Protect against data loss
Slow computers
15
Phishing aims to:
Send newsletters
Improve graphics
Steal information
Fix bugs
16
Which protects against digital attacks?
Cybersecurity
Phishing
Adware
Malware
17
What does a virus do?
Replicates and spreads
Cleans computers
Blocks ads
Improves speed
18
Ransomware demands:
System restart
Free download
Password change
Ransom payment
19
Adware usually shows:
Security alerts
System updates
Unwanted ads
Game scores
20
What does a firewall do?
Displays ads
Encrypts files
Steals data
Monitors network traffic