Why is it important to use strong passwords?

They better protect against account breaches

Which of the following is a DDoS attack?

Overwhelming a server with unexpected traffic

Which of the following best describes phishing?

Tricking individuals into revealing confidential information

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1
Which type of malware locks users out of their systems and demands payment?
Ransomware
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
2
Which of the following is the strongest password?
Manager11$
password1
L0g m3 iN $
vjgalfmvk
3
What is the main goal of cybersecurity?
Protecting systems and data
Promoting security devices
Creating software
Improving the efficiency of the internet
4
The 'C' in CIA triad stands for...
Collaboration
Confidentiality
Compliance
Cybersecurity
5
Which of the following is considered a cyber threat?
Software update
Spam email
Malware
Lightning strike
6
Which framework gives EU citizens rights over their personal data?
NIST
GDPR
HIPAA
CAN-SPAM
7
What is the first line of defense in a secure network?
User awareness
Email filters
Cloud services
Software licenses
8
Why is it important to use strong passwords?
They confuse your friends
They look cool
They are easy to remember
They better protect against account breaches
9
What is a common method used by organizations to restrict access?
Role-based access control
Email encryption
Software updates
Backup tools
10
What is malware?
Encrypted software
A type of firewall
Malicious software
Antivirus tool
11
What role does a firewall play in cybersecurity?
Creates backups
Generates IP addresses
Encrypts data
Blocks unauthorized access
12
Which of the following is a DDoS attack?
Mass login failures
Unauthorized app download
Overwhelming a server with unexpected traffic
One person hacking into a system
13
Which of the following is part of an incident response plan?
Waiting for users to report issues
Identifying and ignoring false alarms
Containing threats
Restarting the system
14
What is a common feature of secure websites?
Lots of ads
Pop ups
A padlock icon in the URL bar
The URL starts with "http://"
15
Which of the following best describes phishing?
A means of backing up mission-critical materials
Planning a fishing trip
Trying to learn as much as you can about an individual
Tricking individuals into revealing confidential information

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