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Comptia Security+

Quiz by Gaurav Sharma

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a common type of social engineering attack?
    Trojan
    Worm
    Phishing
    DDoS
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?
    To encrypt data
    To provide backup
    To control incoming and outgoing network traffic
    To remove malware
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the acronym DDoS stand for in the context of cybersecurity?
    Dynamic Delivery of Services
    Direct Denial of Security
    Distributed Denial of Service
    Distributed Data Operations System
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a method for securing wireless networks?
    Open authentication
    WEP encryption
    WPA3 encryption
    MAC filtering
    30s
  • Q5
    What does multi-factor authentication (MFA) aim to enhance?
    User interface design
    Network speed
    Security during user authentication
    Data storage
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following is an example of a biometric authentication method?
    Password
    Fingerprint scan
    Security question
    PIN
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main function of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?
    To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
    To create backup copies of data
    To eliminate viruses
    To manage network bandwidth
    30s
  • Q8
    Which protocol is used for secure data transmission over the Internet?
    FTP
    HTTPS
    HTTP
    SMTP
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is a key benefit of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
    Increased internet speed
    Accessing geo-restricted content without any security concerns
    Protection of data from eavesdroppers
    Lowering your internet bill
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of a security policy in an organization?
    To monitor employee attendance
    To limit internet usage
    To define security requirements and guidelines
    To manage financial transactions
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following best describes the purpose of the CIA Triad in information security?
    To ensure the principles of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability are maintained
    To maximize system performance
    To only protect data from unauthorized access
    To enforce laws regarding data privacy
    30s
  • Q12
    What type of security control is designed to detect and respond to security incidents?
    Preventive control
    Deterrent control
    Detective control
    Corrective control
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following best describes the function of hashing in cryptography?
    To allow for data retrieval with a key
    To encrypt data for secure transmission
    To produce a fixed-size output that represents data integrity
    To obfuscate plain text without a key
    30s
  • Q14
    What feature does Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) provide?
    It allows access from any device without verification
    It is a type of encryption used for data protection
    It relies only on passwords for security
    It requires multiple forms of verification before granting access
    30s
  • Q15
    What does the term 'vulnerability' refer to in the context of information security?
    A weakness in a system that can be exploited by threats
    The likelihood of a threat exploiting a weakness
    An active threat targeting a system
    A protective measure against cyber attacks
    30s

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