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Cyber Security Principles

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  • Q1
    What is the principle of least privilege in cyber security?
    Every user should have full access to all systems
    Access should be restricted to only administrative users
    Users should be given the minimum levels of access necessary to perform their job functions
    Access levels should be the same for all users
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the term 'phishing' refer to in cyber security?
    A way to install antivirus software remotely
    A type of firewall protection
    A method for encrypting data
    A technique used to trick individuals into providing sensitive information
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
    To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules
    To provide internet access to users
    To create backups of data automatically
    To encrypt sensitive data during transmission
    30s
  • Q4
    What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
    A password that is changed every month
    A method of using only a username and password
    An encryption technique used for data storage
    A security process that requires two different forms of verification to access an account
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the term 'malware' refer to?
    Applications that promote user productivity
    Programs used for data backup
    Software that enhances computer performance
    Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary purpose of regular software updates?
    To change the user interface design
    To increase the speed of the computer
    To delete unnecessary files
    To fix vulnerabilities and improve security
    30s
  • Q7
    What is social engineering in cyber security?
    Manipulating individuals into revealing confidential information
    A process for physically securing a building
    A technique used to analyze network traffic
    The method of creating strong passwords
    30s
  • Q8
    What is encryption in the context of cyber security?
    A method of deleting files from a computer
    The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access
    The storage of data in plain text format
    The act of sharing data freely over the internet
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a DDoS attack?
    A method for securing data transmissions
    A technique for improving website performance
    A form of data encryption
    A malicious attempt to disrupt the normal functioning of a targeted server, service, or network
    30s
  • Q10
    What does 'backup' mean in cyber security?
    Creating copies of data to prevent loss in case of failure or attack
    The process of speeding up a computer's performance
    A method for sharing files online
    A technique to permanently delete files
    30s

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