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Cybersecurity Review Quiz
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What type of malware disguises itself as a legitimate program?
Trojan horse
Spyware
Ransomware
Worm
2
What is the formula for computer security?
Security = Detection + Response
Protection = Prevention + (Detection + Response)
Cybersecurity = Prevention + Detection
Computer Safety = Security + Response
3
Which command is used to delete a file in Linux?
rm [filename]
del [filename]
delete [filename]
erase [filename]
4
What is the primary function of a hypervisor in virtualization?
It manages and allocates resources to virtual machines
It scans virtual machines for malware
It converts physical machines into virtual ones
It encrypts virtual machines for security
5
What does "phishing" typically attempt to steal?
Physical documents
Network configuration settings
Encrypted data files
User credentials and personal data
6
What command is used to list files in a directory?
rm
touch
pwd
ls
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What is a brute force attack?
Exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated software
A social engineering technique
A type of malware that locks files
Guessing passwords using all possible combinations
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What does the AAA model stand for in cybersecurity?
Advanced, Automated, Analysis
Availability, Assessment, Authorization
Authorization, Audit, Analysis
Authentication, Access Control, Accounting
9
What is the strongest type of password?
Football2024
T&7kP@!zL5oM
MyDogRex
2345678
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What does MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) help protect against?
Brute force attacks
Social engineering
DDoS attacks
Phishing attacks
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Which of the following is an example of data in transit?
A document being edited in Microsoft Word
A file stored on a USB drive
A database backup stored in the cloud
An email being sent over the internet
12
How can you display the contents of a file in Linux?
cat [filename]
read [filename]
dog [filename]
touch [filename]
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How does salting improve password security?
Adds random data to prevent rainbow table attacks
Encrypts the password using a public key
Uses a hash function that can be reversed
Hides the password in an encrypted file
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What is an example of a loss of confidentiality?
A fire destroying a data center
A company experiencing a DDoS attack
Edward Snowden leaking NSA documents
A hacker modifying financial records
15
What is a botnet?
A type of antivirus software
A network of infected devices used for attacks
A security protocol
A method of encryption
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What type of cyber attack overwhelms a server with excessive traffic?
SQL Injection
DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service)
Phishing attack
MITM (Man-in-the-Middle)
17
What was the effect of the Stuxnet worm?
It deleted all files on infected computers
It caused Iranian nuclear centrifuges to malfunction
It stole credit card information
It spread through email attachments
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What is the main purpose of a shadow file in Linux?
To store user credentials securely
To manage network connections
To provide user access logs
To track installed software
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What is the primary advantage of hashing passwords?
It ensures they are encrypted for transmission
It allows them to be decrypted when needed
It prevents them from being stored in plain text
It makes them easier to remember
20
What are the three components of the CIA Triad?
Communication, Information, Access
Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Authentication
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Control, Identification, Authorization
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What does "ransomware" do?
Steals credentials silently
Spies on user activity
Overloads a system with traffic
Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
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What is the best way to protect against rainbow table attacks?
Using the same password across multiple sites
Adding a salt to the hashed password
Relying on short passwords
Storing passwords in plain text
23
Which of the following is an example of ensuring "Integrity" in cybersecurity?
Encrypting sensitive data
Blocking unauthorized users
Using checksum program to verify file data has not been corrupted
Implementing strong passwords
24
What does the
sudo
command do in Linux?
Creates a new system user
Logs out the current user
Lists all processes running on the system
Runs a command as root or superuser
25
Which Linux command shows the current working directory?
cd
whoami
ls
pwd
26
Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication?
Logging in with a username and password
Answering a security question
Entering a PIN received on a mobile device after entering a password
Using a long, complex password
27
Which command moves up one directory level in Linux?
cd /
cd ..
cd down
cd ~
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What does virtualization allow you to do?
Detect phishing emails automatically
Store passwords securely
Run multiple operating systems on one physical machine
Encrypt all data on a system
