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Cybersecurity

Quiz by Michael Orhewere

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42 questions
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  • Q1
    What is a common method used by hackers to steal sensitive information such as passwords or credit card details?
    Phishing
    Antivirus
    Firewall
    Encryption
    30s
  • Q2
    What is a software program designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network?
    Firewall
    Malware
    Spyware
    Phishing
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a type of malicious software designed to secretly access a computer system without the owner's knowledge?
    Firewall
    Spyware
    Phishing
    Encryption
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of the following is a recommended way to create strong and secure passwords?
    Using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters
    Sharing passwords with others
    Using the same password for multiple accounts
    Using only common words or phrases
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the practice of tricking individuals into providing sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity?
    Phishing
    Encryption
    Malware
    Firewall
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a common practice to protect your personal information while using public Wi-Fi networks?
    Disabling the device's firewall
    Ignoring software updates
    Using a virtual private network (VPN)
    Sharing personal information openly
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a common method used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to a computer system?
    Brute force attack
    Firewall protection
    Data encryption
    Two-factor authentication
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a common cyber threat that involves tricking users into installing malicious software by pretending to be a legitimate program?
    Phishing
    Malware
    Encryption
    Firewall
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the term used to describe the practice of securing data by converting it into a code that can only be deciphered with the correct key or password?
    Encryption
    Firewall
    Malware
    Phishing
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the term used to describe the unauthorized practice of gaining access to computer systems with the intent to steal, delete, or modify data?
    Encryption
    Hacking
    Spyware
    Firewall
    30s
  • Q11
    What is a common method used by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to computers or networks?
    Anti-virus software
    Phishing
    Encryption
    Firewall
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a recommendation to enhance cybersecurity?
    Sharing passwords with friends
    Using the same password for multiple accounts
    Writing passwords on sticky notes
    Using complex and unique passwords for each account
    30s
  • Q13
    What does the acronym 'DDoS' stand for in the context of cybersecurity?
    Digital Defense Operating System
    Data Deletion Over Storage
    Distributed Denial of Service
    Direct Detection of Threats
    30s
  • Q14
    What is malware in the context of cybersecurity?
    A type of hardware used for cybersecurity purposes
    Malicious software designed to damage or infiltrate a computer system
    A type of encrypted communication protocol
    A security feature that blocks hackers
    30s
  • Q15
    What is a VPN used for in the context of cybersecurity?
    To delete unnecessary files from a computer
    To install software updates on devices
    To create a secure and encrypted connection over a network
    To share files with friends on social media
    30s

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