Cybersecurity Essentials

Question 1

True or false: Ransomware is harmless software.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

True or false: User permissions limit access to data.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

What is social engineering?

Accepted Answer

Tricking users

Question 4

True or false: Cybersecurity risks are decreasing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is a firewall's main function?

Accepted Answer

Monitor network traffic

Question 6

Which is a type of social engineering?

Accepted Answer

Phishing

Question 7

Which term describes a network of infected devices?

Accepted Answer

Botnet

Question 8

What does anti-malware do?

Accepted Answer

Scans for threats

Question 9

True or false: Auto-updates can reduce cyberattack risks.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

True or false: Firewalls only protect against viruses.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

True or false: Malware can self-replicate.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Which is a method for user authentication?

Accepted Answer

Two-factor authentication

Question 13

True or false: Phishing is a type of malware.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

What is a common malware type?

Accepted Answer

Trojan

Question 15

Which is a common cybersecurity threat?

Accepted Answer

DDoS

Question 16

What is the purpose of user permissions?

Accepted Answer

Limit data access

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