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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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1
What is a digital security risk?
A computer crime
An event causing loss
A type of malware
A network attack
2
What is unauthorized access?
Access to public data
Access without permission
Access to secured data
Access with permission
3
What does malware do?
Increases internet speed
Enhances software performance
Protects user data
Alters computer operations
4
What is a denial of service attack?
Protects network resources
Increases internet access
Enhances data security
Disrupts internet services
5
What is a biometric device?
Network monitoring software
Identity authentication tool
Data encryption method
A type of malware
6
Who is a cyberterrorist?
A malicious hacker
A corporate spy
A script kiddie
An ethical hacker
7
What is content filtering?
Monitoring employee activity
Data encryption process
Enhancing internet speed
Restricting web access
8
What is social engineering?
A type of malware
Gaining trust for access
Network monitoring technique
Data encryption method
9
What is phishing?
A type of malware
A scam for personal info
A network security measure
A data encryption method
10
What is a firewall?
A type of malware
Network protection tool
Unauthorized access method
Data encryption software
11
What is a botnet?
A firewall system
A type of malware
A group of zombies
Compromised devices network
12
What is a cookie?
Text file for tracking
A type of malware
Network security tool
Data encryption method
13
What is a digital signature?
A type of malware
A software activation code
Encrypted identity verification
A network attack method
14
What is encryption?
Storing data securely
Converting data to code
Sharing data online
Making data readable
15
What is employee monitoring?
Data encryption method
Observing employee activity
A type of malware
Restricting internet access
16
What is digital forensics?
Data recovery process
Network security measure
Evidence analysis on devices
Malware detection method
17
What is software theft?
Distributing software freely
Copying software legally
Activating software correctly
Stealing software media

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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

17 termsStudBud Administration47 plays

Test your knowledge on essential concepts in information security, from digital risks to encryption and beyond.

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
What is a digital security risk?
A computer crime
An event causing loss
A type of malware
A network attack
2
What is unauthorized access?
Access to public data
Access without permission
Access to secured data
Access with permission
3
What does malware do?
Increases internet speed
Enhances software performance
Protects user data
Alters computer operations
4
What is a denial of service attack?
Protects network resources
Increases internet access
Enhances data security
Disrupts internet services
5
What is a biometric device?
Network monitoring software
Identity authentication tool
Data encryption method
A type of malware
6
Who is a cyberterrorist?
A malicious hacker
A corporate spy
A script kiddie
An ethical hacker
7
What is content filtering?
Monitoring employee activity
Data encryption process
Enhancing internet speed
Restricting web access
8
What is social engineering?
A type of malware
Gaining trust for access
Network monitoring technique
Data encryption method
9
What is phishing?
A type of malware
A scam for personal info
A network security measure
A data encryption method
10
What is a firewall?
A type of malware
Network protection tool
Unauthorized access method
Data encryption software
11
What is a botnet?
A firewall system
A type of malware
A group of zombies
Compromised devices network
12
What is a cookie?
Text file for tracking
A type of malware
Network security tool
Data encryption method
13
What is a digital signature?
A type of malware
A software activation code
Encrypted identity verification
A network attack method
14
What is encryption?
Storing data securely
Converting data to code
Sharing data online
Making data readable
15
What is employee monitoring?
Data encryption method
Observing employee activity
A type of malware
Restricting internet access
16
What is digital forensics?
Data recovery process
Network security measure
Evidence analysis on devices
Malware detection method
17
What is software theft?
Distributing software freely
Copying software legally
Activating software correctly
Stealing software media