Cyber Security Quiz

What is the term used to describe a malicious software that disguises itself as a legitimate program?

Malware

Spyware

Adware

Ransomware

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

IndrA*1 Punishing 9sQuarsons!

123456

MyDog'sName

Tr0ub4dor&3

Which of the following is an example of a phishing attack?

Receiving an email asking for your bank account details

Downloading a suspicious attachment from an unknown sender

Updating your antivirus software

Changing your password regularly

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

To encrypt data transmissions

To detect and remove malware

To authenticate user access

What is the term used to describe a program that exploits vulnerabilities in software to gain unauthorized access to a system?

Exploit

Virus

Trojan Horse

Worm

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?

Entering a password and receiving a verification code via SMS

Using a fingerprint scanner and entering a PIN

Creating a strong password

Enabling automatic software updates

What is the term used to describe the practice of tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information or performing actions they shouldn't?

Social Engineering

Phishing

Malware

Hacking

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for ensuring online privacy?

Using public Wi-Fi networks without encryption

Regularly clearing browser cookies and cache

Enabling private browsing mode

Using a virtual private network (VPN)

What is the term used to describe a type of attack that floods a network or website with excessive traffic, causing it to become unavailable?

DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack

Phishing attack

Malware attack

Brute force attack

What does VPN stand for?

Virtual Private Network

Virus Protection Network

Very Private Network

Virtual Personal Network

Cyber Security Quiz

More Quizzes