Cyber Security Quiz

Question 1

Who is known as the first hacker?

Accepted Answer

Kevin Mitnick

Question 2

True or false: Phishing is a type of cyber attack.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Which of these is a type of malware?

Accepted Answer

Trojan horse

Question 4

True or false: Cyber Security is a new field.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

What is the purpose of encryption?

Accepted Answer

Secure data

Question 6

True or false: Cyber Security only involves technology.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What is a common sign of a phishing attempt?

Accepted Answer

Urgent requests

Question 8

Which organization focuses on Cyber Security education?

Accepted Answer

SANS Institute

Question 9

Which year was the first computer virus created?

Accepted Answer

1986

Question 10

What is a firewall used for?

Accepted Answer

Block unauthorized access

Question 11

True or false: Cyber Security is only for big companies.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

True or false: Cyber Security is only for IT professionals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Which of these is a Cyber Security certification?

Accepted Answer

CISSP

Question 14

What is the main goal of Cyber Security?

Accepted Answer

Protect data

Question 15

Who was the first African American woman in cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Angela S. Allen

Question 16

Which of these is a common password mistake?

Accepted Answer

Reusing passwords

Question 17

True or false: All hackers are criminals.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

What does VPN stand for?

Accepted Answer

Virtual Private Network

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