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1
Which of the following is a
strong password
?
admin
password123
123456
P@ssw0rd!2025
2
What attack best describes a
malicious user intercepting communication between two parties without their knowledge
?
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)
DoS attack
Replay attack
Phishing
3
What is the
main difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption
?
Symmetric requires a certificate authority
Asymmetric is slower and more secure; symmetric is faster
Asymmetric does not use encryption
Symmetric uses two keys; asymmetric uses one
4
Which of the following BEST describes the function of a
demilitarized zone (DMZ)
?
It prevents malware from entering the internal network
It hosts public-facing services while limiting internal network access
It isolates sensitive data from internal users
It acts as a VPN tunnel for secure remote access
5
In the context of access control,
what does the principle of least privilege mean
?
Users are given only the permissions they need to perform their job
Privileges are randomly assigned for security testing
All users must be given administrative rights
Users have full access by default
6
Which type of malware is designed to
record user keystrokes
and send them to an attacker?
Trojan downloader
Ransomware
Worm
Keylogger
7
In a corporate network, which device is
responsible for filtering traffic between internal and external networks
?
Firewall
Router
Load balancer
Switch
8
What’s the purpose of a
security patch
?
To update the user interface
To change password requirements
To fix known vulnerabilities
To increase network speed
9
What type of software is designed to
harm, exploit, or destroy data
?
Freeware
Malware
Firmware
Middleware
10
What does a
firewall
do?
Protects a network by controlling incoming and outgoing traffic
Encrypts all passwords
Blocks pop-up ads
Cools down overheating computers
11
Which of the following can be considered an
example of multifactor authentication (MFA)?
Password and PIN
Smart card and fingerprint
Security questions and CAPTCHA
Username and password
12
Which type of vulnerability "mostly" occurs when an application
fails to validate or sanitize user input
?
Brute-force attack
DNS poisoning
Logic bomb
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
13
Which of the following methods is best used to
ensure data integrity
?
AES encryption
Steganography
Digital Signature
VPN tunneling
14
Which of the following protocols is
inherently insecure
and should be avoided for remote server access?
HTTPS
Telnet
SSH
SFTP
15
What is the
main purpose
of a honeypot in cybersecurity?
To prevent SQL injection
To scan internal systems for vulnerabilities
To divert and analyze malicious activity
To store backup credentials
16
Which of the following best describes a
zero-day exploit
?
A vulnerability that has been publicly disclosed for 30 days
An attack launched only on the first day of the month
An exploit targeting an unknown or unpatched vulnerability
A physical security breach
17
Which type of malware
disguises itself as legitimate software
to trick users into installing it?
Rootkit
Trojan Horse
Worm
Virus
18
What is
encryption
?
Turning data into an unreadable form to protect it
Copying hashed files to another computer
Backing up your data
Deleting data permanently
19
What does the acronym
VPN
stand for?
Virtual Port Number
Variable Protection Node
Verified Public Network
Virtual Private Network
20
A company implements
role-based access control (RBAC)
. What determines a user’s access?
Their individual password
Their job role within the organization
Their device IP address
The time of day
