Computer Security and Permissions Management Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on firewalls, encryption, malware, and more. See how well you understand computer security!

Practice Learn Test

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in computer security?

To encrypt data transmissions

To detect and prevent unauthorized access

To clean viruses from the system

To optimize network performance

What is the term used to describe the practice of tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information?

Hacking

Phishing

Spoofing

Denial-of-service attack

Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware?

Virus

Trojan horse

Firewall

Ransomware

What is the purpose of antivirus software in computer security?

To detect and remove malicious software

To optimize computer performance

To enhance internet speed

To manage network traffic

Which of the following is an example of a physical security measure?

Biometric authentication

Firewall configuration

Disk encryption

Security guards

What is the term used to describe a program that appears legitimate but performs malicious activities in the background?

Worm

Trojan horse

Spyware

Rootkit

Which of the following authentication methods is the most secure?

Username and password

Biometric authentication

Single-factor authentication

Security questions

What does the acronym 'SSL' stand for in the context of computer security?

Secure Socket Layer

Secure System Locator

System Security Language

Security Standard Language

Which encryption method uses two keys, one for encryption and one for decryption?

Symmetric encryption

Asymmetric encryption

Hashing

Transposition

#10

What is the purpose of the 'least privilege principle' in permissions management?

To grant users maximum access to resources

To restrict users' access to only what they need

To provide unlimited permissions to administrators

To grant permissions based on seniority

#11

What does 'ACL' stand for in the context of permissions management?

Access Control List

Advanced Cryptography Language

Authorization Configuration Log

Admin Control Level

#12

Which security measure is designed to prevent unauthorized access to a wireless network?

DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

IPsec (Internet Protocol Security)

#13

What is the purpose of a 'honeypot' in computer security?

To slow down network traffic

To attract and distract attackers

To encrypt sensitive data

To monitor hardware performance