Cybersecurity Best Practices Quiz

Test your cybersecurity knowledge with these essential questions on passwords, phishing, encryption, and more. Are you ready?

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Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

password123

qwerty

P@ssw0rd!

123456

1 answered

What does the 'S' stand for in HTTPS?

Security

Server

Socket

Super

1 answered

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

To protect against data loss

To require two or more forms of verification before granting access

To encrypt files on a device

To automate software updates

1 answered

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

To hide the user's identity

To protect data by converting it into a coded form

To speed up internet connection

To detect and remove malware

1 answered

What does the 'P' stand for in 'VPN'?

Private

Protocol

Public

Personal

1 answered

Which of the following is a method to prevent unauthorized access to a computer network or system?

Spyware

Antivirus software

Firewall

Adware

1 answered

Which of the following is a common phishing technique?

Installing antivirus software

Using complex passwords

Sending fake emails pretending to be from a legitimate source

Regularly updating software

1 answered

What does VPN stand for?

Virtual Private Network

Visual Personal Network

Verified Public Network

Virus Protection Network

1 answered

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network?

To block all incoming network traffic

To monitor outgoing emails

To prevent unauthorized access and control the flow of data

To enhance internet speed

1 answered

#10

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for securely disposing of sensitive data?

Physically shredding paper documents

Using data wiping software

Dragging files to the recycle bin and emptying it

Overwriting data multiple times

1 answered

#11

Which of the following is NOT considered a common cybersecurity threat?

Phishing

Spyware

Firewall

Malware

1 answered

#12

What is the term used to describe the practice of tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers?

Hacking

Spoofing

Phishing

Malware

#13

Which of the following is a type of malware that restricts access to a computer system and demands a ransom be paid to unlock it?

Trojan horse

Adware

Ransomware

Spyware

#14

Which of the following is NOT a common type of social engineering attack?

Phishing

Shoulder surfing

Man-in-the-middle

Spoofing

#15

What is the main goal of penetration testing?

To encrypt sensitive data

To simulate cyber attacks and identify vulnerabilities

To monitor network traffic

To block malicious websites

Cybersecurity Best Practices Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

What does the 'S' stand for in HTTPS?

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

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

What does the 'P' stand for in 'VPN'?

Which of the following is a method to prevent unauthorized access to a computer network or system?

Which of the following is a common phishing technique?

What does VPN stand for?

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended method for securely disposing of sensitive data?

Which of the following is NOT considered a common cybersecurity threat?

What is the term used to describe the practice of tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords and credit card numbers?

Which of the following is a type of malware that restricts access to a computer system and demands a ransom be paid to unlock it?

Which of the following is NOT a common type of social engineering attack?

What is the main goal of penetration testing?

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