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Cybersecurity 1B midterm quiz

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Questions 23

Answers

1
What is the dark web?
A social media site
A safe browsing area
A restricted-access network
A public forum
2
What is a common defense against spam?
Ignoring all emails
Opening every email
Installing spam filters
Using one email account
3
True or false: Cyberbullying is only physical.
False
True
4
True or false: Everyone is a potential target online.
True
False
5
What is a common method for password attacks?
Social Engineering
Brute Force Attack
Phishing
Shoulder Surfing
6
What is the purpose of encryption?
To confuse hackers
To slow down access
To secure communications
To share data easily
7
What is the role of AI in cybersecurity?
To hack systems
To monitor social media
To create malware
To detect insider threats
8
What is a common risk of social media?
Increased privacy
More followers
Better connections
Location tracking
9
Which hacker type is ethical?
White Hat
Script Kiddie
Gray Hat
Black Hat
10
True or false: Cybersecurity is only for businesses.
True
False
11
What is a passive attack?
Directly alters data
Monitors for vulnerabilities
Involves social engineering
Targets specific individuals
12
What is the main goal of ethical hacking?
To steal data
To create malware
To exploit systems
To improve security
13
Which tactic involves observing sensitive information?
Pre-texting
Baiting
Shoulder Surfing
Smishing
14
Which of these is a sign of a phishing attempt?
Urgent requests for information
Clear sender information
Personalized messages
Friendly greetings
15
What is the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
To encourage piracy
To protect digital works
To limit access to information
To promote free sharing
16
What is a key principle of netiquette?
Share everything
Disrespect others
Ignore privacy
Remember the human
17
What does 'smishing' refer to?
Phishing via phone call
Phishing via text
Phishing via social media
Phishing via email
18
True or false: All hackers have malicious intent.
True
False
19
True or false: All social media posts are private.
False
True
20
What is a botnet?
A network of infected devices
A security protocol
A type of malware
A social media platform
21
Which law criminalizes computer-related activities?
Privacy Protection Act
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
22
Complete the sentence: Curiosity can lead to...
Increased online safety
Better security practices
More friends online
Cyber vulnerabilities
23
What is a common reason for cyber attacks?
To steal data
To entertain users
To improve security
To spread awareness

Cybersecurity 1B midterm quiz Flashcards | StudBud

Cybersecurity 1B midterm quiz

23 termsStudBud Administration12 plays

Test your knowledge on fundamental concepts and risks in the world of cybersecurity

Flashcards23 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 23

Answers

1
What is the dark web?
A social media site
A safe browsing area
A restricted-access network
A public forum
2
What is a common defense against spam?
Ignoring all emails
Opening every email
Installing spam filters
Using one email account
3
True or false: Cyberbullying is only physical.
False
True
4
True or false: Everyone is a potential target online.
True
False
5
What is a common method for password attacks?
Social Engineering
Brute Force Attack
Phishing
Shoulder Surfing
6
What is the purpose of encryption?
To confuse hackers
To slow down access
To secure communications
To share data easily
7
What is the role of AI in cybersecurity?
To hack systems
To monitor social media
To create malware
To detect insider threats
8
What is a common risk of social media?
Increased privacy
More followers
Better connections
Location tracking
9
Which hacker type is ethical?
White Hat
Script Kiddie
Gray Hat
Black Hat
10
True or false: Cybersecurity is only for businesses.
True
False
11
What is a passive attack?
Directly alters data
Monitors for vulnerabilities
Involves social engineering
Targets specific individuals
12
What is the main goal of ethical hacking?
To steal data
To create malware
To exploit systems
To improve security
13
Which tactic involves observing sensitive information?
Pre-texting
Baiting
Shoulder Surfing
Smishing
14
Which of these is a sign of a phishing attempt?
Urgent requests for information
Clear sender information
Personalized messages
Friendly greetings
15
What is the purpose of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
To encourage piracy
To protect digital works
To limit access to information
To promote free sharing
16
What is a key principle of netiquette?
Share everything
Disrespect others
Ignore privacy
Remember the human
17
What does 'smishing' refer to?
Phishing via phone call
Phishing via text
Phishing via social media
Phishing via email
18
True or false: All hackers have malicious intent.
True
False
19
True or false: All social media posts are private.
False
True
20
What is a botnet?
A network of infected devices
A security protocol
A type of malware
A social media platform
21
Which law criminalizes computer-related activities?
Privacy Protection Act
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
22
Complete the sentence: Curiosity can lead to...
Increased online safety
Better security practices
More friends online
Cyber vulnerabilities
23
What is a common reason for cyber attacks?
To steal data
To entertain users
To improve security
To spread awareness