Cybersecurity Awareness and Best Practices Quiz

Challenge yourself with 19 questions on cybersecurity awareness and best practices. Find out where you stand in online security.

#1

What does the term 'phishing' refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

A method of catching computer viruses
A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
A type of malware attack
A hardware security measure
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#2

What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in cybersecurity?

To use multiple computers simultaneously
To authenticate users with more than one verification method
To prevent software bugs
To encrypt email communications
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#3

What is a 'brute-force attack' in the context of cybersecurity?

A method to strengthen passwords
A type of malware attack
A trial-and-error method to crack passwords
A method to bypass firewalls
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#4

What is the purpose of a security token in cybersecurity?

To speed up internet connections
To secure communication between devices
To display encryption keys on the screen
To identify and authenticate users
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#5

What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA in online security?

To increase internet speed
To identify and verify that the user is human
To encrypt email communications
To prevent hardware malfunctions
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#6

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

123456
password
8#rP!2qZ
abc123
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#7

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

To block internet access
To monitor keyboard inputs
To prevent unauthorized access and attacks
To encrypt data transmission
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#8

What is the role of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in online security?

To increase internet speed
To secure and anonymize internet connections
To block malicious websites
To update antivirus software
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#9

What is a common social engineering technique used by attackers?

Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks
Virus spreading
Phishing
Firewall breaches
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#10

Why is it essential to log out of online accounts when finished using them?

To save energy
To prevent unauthorized access to the account
To speed up the internet connection
To avoid browser errors
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#11

What is the purpose of a biometric authentication system?

To filter spam emails
To recognize individuals based on unique biological traits
To improve internet speed
To encrypt data transmissions
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#12

Why is it important to be cautious when clicking on email links or attachments?

To increase email storage
To prevent phishing attacks
To speed up internet browsing
To enhance email layout
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#13

What is the primary goal of encryption in cybersecurity?

To hide the existence of files
To prevent unauthorized access by converting data into a secure format
To increase internet speed
To detect malware
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#14

What does the term 'zero-day vulnerability' mean in the context of cybersecurity?

A vulnerability that exists for zero days only
A vulnerability that has been fixed
A vulnerability that is exploited before the software vendor is aware
A vulnerability related to the number zero
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#15

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

Secure Socket Layer
Superior Security Link
System Security Language
Social Support Locator
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#16

What is the significance of regularly updating software in cybersecurity?

To increase computer storage
To improve user interface
To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs
To enhance system speed
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#17

What is the difference between antivirus and anti-malware software?

There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
Antivirus focuses on viruses, while anti-malware covers a broader range of malicious software
Antivirus is for computers, and anti-malware is for smartphones
Antivirus is free, while anti-malware is paid
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#18

What does the term 'two-factor authentication' mean?

A method with two different passwords
A method using two different devices for authentication
A method combining a password with another form of verification
A method using two different antivirus programs
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#19

What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

To attract bees
To detect and analyze cyber threats
To improve network speed
To block spam emails
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