Cybersecurity Best Practices and Information Security Awareness Quiz
Check your understanding of cybersecurity best practices with this quiz. Learn about passwords, phishing, encryption, and more!
#1
Which of the following is a common example of a strong password?
password123
P@ssw0rd
123456
qwerty
#2
Which of the following is an example of a physical security measure?
Biometric authentication
Firewalls
Encryption
Security cameras
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware?
Trojan horse
Spyware
Firewall
Ransomware
#4
What does VPN stand for in the context of cybersecurity?
Virtual Private Network
Virus Protection Network
Visual Password Network
Very Private Network
#5
What does the term 'phishing' refer to in the context of cybersecurity?
A type of malware
A social engineering attack where attackers trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
A method of securing network communication
A type of firewall
#6
What is the primary purpose of encryption in information security?
To prevent unauthorized access to data
To improve internet speed
To hide the existence of data
To compress files
#7
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to enhance email security?
Using two-factor authentication
Clicking on links in unsolicited emails
Regularly updating email passwords
Being cautious of email attachments from unknown senders
#8
What is the main goal of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?
To steal sensitive information
To gain unauthorized access to a network
To disrupt normal functioning of a network or website
To spread malware
#9
What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
To detect and remove malware from a system
To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
To encrypt network communications
#10
What does the term 'zero-day vulnerability' refer to?
A software vulnerability that is already known and patched
A software vulnerability that has been exploited for zero days
A software vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor and has no available patch
A software vulnerability that occurs once every zero days
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