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Unit 1: Cyber Security Terminologies, Actors and Sectors
Unit 1: Cyber Security Terminologies, Actors and Sectors
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NCFE Level 3 Cyber Security Unit 1 Quiz.
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Which of the following is a reputational consequence of a data breach?
Loss of customer confidence and brand damage
Bonus from investors
More website traffic
Increased customer trust
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What is a common consequence for healthcare organisations hit by a cyberattack?
Financial Loss
System updates
Regulatory Exposure
Delayed or cancelled medical treatments
3
Which of the following is an operational impact of a cyberattack?
Financial Loss
Loss of trust
Service downtime and disrupted operations
Lawsuits
4
Why can a cyberattack lead to job losses?
AI takeover the jobs
Hackers demand it
Customers request it
Financial damage may force downsizing
5
What is a DDoS attack in cybersecurity?
A type of malware that encrypts data and demands payment.
A social engineering tactic that tricks users.
A method of flooding a website or network with traffic.
A technique used by hackers to intercept network traffic.
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What consequence might follow if employee data is compromised?
Regulatory Exposure
Legal claims from staff
Financial Loss
Service Disruption
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Which of the following is an example of PHI in cybersecurity?
Credit card number
Passport Number
Medical diagnosis
Home address
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What can happen to customer data if cyber security is weak?
It can be stolen or leaked
It becomes encrypted for safety
It becomes more inaccurate
It’s safely deleted
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What is a long-term business consequence of a cyber incident?
Service Disruptions
Reduced trust and lost clients
Lawsuits
Financial Loss
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What caused the Colonial Pipeline to shut down in 2021?
Power outage
Ransomware attack
Natural disaster
Insider threat
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Which of the following is an example of PII in cybersecurity?
A National Insurance Number
A computer processor speed
A software vulnerability
An IP address
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A lack of cyber security awareness among staff can lead to:
Forget passwords
Weak firewalls
Accidental data breaches
Loss of Trust
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What is a possible consequence of ransomware?
Loss of access to files and potential data leaks
Missing data
Reputation Damage
Regulatory Exposure
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What is one of the most common financial consequences of a cyberattack?
Free software upgrades
Legal immunity
Business profits increase
Loss of revenue and unexpected fines
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What is PII in cybersecurity?
Personally Identifiable Information
A type of malware that spreads through email attachments
A protocol for securing wireless networks
A method for encrypting sensitive data
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What is PHI in cybersecurity?
Protected Hardware Infrastructure
Personal Home Information
Personal Health Information
Private Hosted Internet
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Which of the following best defines the term "Cloud" in cybersecurity?
A type of encryption used to secure data in transit
A type of malware that spreads through email attachments
A protocol used to authenticate users on a network
A network of remote servers used to store, manage, and process data
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What was the main consequence of the 2017 WannaCry ransomware attack?
Identity theft of millions
Disruption to NHS and global healthcare services
Social media account theft
Financial data exposure in banks
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Which of the following could result from a company’s failure to secure sensitive customer information?
Operational Disruption
Regulatory Exposure
Financial Loss
Lawsuits and customer churn
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What is a breach in cybersecurity?
The unauthorized system access, or disclosure of sensitive information
A tool used to test network security
The act of breaking into a physical location to steal data
A type of malware that encrypts data on a device.
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How does inadequate cyber security affect compliance?
decreases transparency
Makes audits easier
Leads to regulatory violations and penalties
GDPR upgrade
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Following a cyber breach, businesses are often required to:
Close permanently
Pay cyber criminals for damages
Notify affected individuals and regulators
Upgrade their marketing strategy
23
The TalkTalk data breach resulted in what significant consequence?
£400,000 fine for poor data protection
Employees being arrested
Closure of the company
Public apology and no fine
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Which consequence might affect individual users due to poor cybersecurity?
Payback
Tax charges
Identity theft and financial fraud
decreased credit score
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After a cyberattack, companies may face:
Tax charges
Extra bills
Higher prices
Legal action and regulatory fines
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Which of the following best defines reputational damage in cybersecurity?
The loss of customer trust and confidence in a company's ability.
The process of removing sensitive information from a company's network.
The cost associated with repairing the physical damage.
A type of malware that is specifically designed to damage.
