Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Best Practices Quiz

Evaluate your understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals and best practices with these 13 quiz questions covering threats, encryption, social engineering, and more.

#1

Which of the following is NOT a common cybersecurity threat?

Phishing
Firewall
Malware
Ransomware
#2

What does VPN stand for?

Virtual Personal Network
Virtual Private Network
Visual Personal Network
Visual Private Network
#3

Which of the following is a common social engineering technique?

Brute force attack
SQL injection
Shoulder surfing
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
#4

What is the primary purpose of a security patch?

To identify vulnerabilities in a system
To remove outdated software
To fix security flaws in software
To optimize system performance
#5

What is the term for a cybersecurity attack that involves manipulating individuals into performing actions or divulging confidential information?

Phishing
Ransomware
Brute Force Attack
DDoS Attack
#6

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

password
123456
P@ssw0rd!
qwerty
#7

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

To hide internet browsing history
To secure data by converting it into a code
To prevent hackers from accessing physical servers
To increase internet speed
#8

What is the purpose of a phishing attack?

To gain unauthorized access to a system or data
To flood a network with traffic
To intercept communication between two parties
To trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
#9

What is the main goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

To steal sensitive information
To damage hardware components
To make a resource unavailable to users
To intercept network traffic
#10

What is the primary reason for implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

To improve network speed
To enhance user experience
To provide an additional layer of security
To reduce hardware costs
#11

What is the term used for a security mechanism that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules?

Antivirus
Firewall
Encryption
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
#12

What is the purpose of a penetration test?

To simulate a cyberattack against a system to identify vulnerabilities
To encrypt sensitive data
To create a backup of critical files
To monitor network traffic in real-time
#13

What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

To attract and trap potential attackers
To prevent phishing attacks
To analyze network traffic in real-time
To encrypt sensitive data

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