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Learning about Cyber Security
Learning about Cyber Security
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1
Which of these is a dangerous behavior on public Wi-Fi?
Watching videos
Making online payments
Checking weather updates
Reading the news
2
Which cybersecurity practice helps isolate IoT devices from sensitive parts of a network?
Phishing detection
VPN tunneling
Network segmentation
Firewall bypassing
3
Endpoint security is all about protecting networks and cloud services.
False
True
4
Which of the following is an example of a phishing attack?
Tricking users through fake emails
Hacking into a Wi-Fi router
Crashing a website with traffic
Downloading a game
5
What is the main goal of cybersecurity?
Boost internet speed
Remove old software
Install antivirus apps
Protect digital devices and data
6
What is the main risk of downloading APK files from third-party websites?
They might not install properly
They don’t support automatic updates
They can contain malware and compromise security
They use too much data
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Cybersecurity is only important for businesses, not individuals.
False
True
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The Creeper virus was one of the first known viruses in internet history
True
False
9
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) helps monitor and respond to threats.
True
False
10
Encryption ensures that data stored or transmitted cannot be accessed without the proper key.
True
False
11
Which cybersecurity field focuses on policies, risk management, and monitoring user behavior?
Operational Security
Cloud Security
Endpoint Security
Application Security
12
Which concept is used to allow only authorized users to access specific systems or data?
Malware analysis
Access control
Cloud monitoring
Penetration testing
13
What is the purpose of Incident Response in cybersecurity?
Block pop-up ads
Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents
Prevent software piracy
Encrypt user files
14
What does a DDoS attack do to a server or website?
Encrypts it
Deletes all files
Floods it with traffic to crash it
Installs a firewall
15
What tool converts information into unreadable text to protect it?
IDS
Encryption
Malware
Firewall
16
Which principle ensures users only get the minimum level of access required?
Least privilege
Open access
Maximum exposure
Full authentication
17
Why is social engineering a major threat in cybersecurity?
It requires physical access to devices
It relies on weak code
It manipulates people rather than breaking systems
It only affects old computers
18
Which type of cybersecurity protects apps from being exploited?
Network Security
Endpoint Security
Application Security
Cloud Security
19
Why are regular firmware updates critical for IoT security?
To speed up the device’s processor
To support new wireless features
To patch known security vulnerabilities
To increase battery life
20
Penetration Testers create malware to harm a company's systems.
True
False
