Security and Compliance Awareness Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on social engineering, HTTPS, two-factor authentication, SQL injection, and more in this cybersecurity quiz.

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Which of the following is NOT a common social engineering technique?

Phishing

Shoulder surfing

Denial of Service (DoS)

Tailgating

What does 'HTTPS' stand for in the context of web browsing?

HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure

HyperText Transmission Protocol Service

Hyperlink Transfer Protocol Service

Hyperlink Transmission Protocol Secure

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

To prevent physical intrusions into a network

To encrypt data transmissions

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

To authenticate users

What is the primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

To protect against malware attacks

To provide secure remote access to a private network

To enhance website performance

To filter spam emails

What is the difference between a virus and a worm in the context of computer security?

A virus requires user interaction to spread, while a worm spreads automatically.

A virus infects hardware components, while a worm infects software applications.

A virus is always malicious, while a worm can be benign.

A virus can spread over a network, while a worm cannot.

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?

Username and password

Fingerprint scan

Security question

CAPTCHA

What does 'SQL injection' refer to in cybersecurity?

A technique to bypass firewalls

A method to gain unauthorized access to a database

A type of phishing attack

A form of malware

What does 'GDPR' stand for in the context of data protection?

General Data Protection Regulation

Global Data Privacy Regulation

General Digital Privacy Regulation

Government Data Protection Requirement

Which of the following is a common method to secure wireless networks?

MAC filtering

Software updates

Physical barriers

Bluetooth connectivity

#10

Which of the following is an example of physical security?

Firewall

Encryption

Biometric authentication

Security camera

#11

Which of the following best describes the term 'zero-day vulnerability'?

A vulnerability that has existed for zero days

A vulnerability that has not been exploited yet

A vulnerability that has been exploited for zero days

A vulnerability that affects zero devices

#12

What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?

To prevent viruses from entering a system

To identify and respond to suspicious activities or security breaches

To encrypt sensitive data

To authenticate users

#13

What is the purpose of a security policy in an organization?

To enforce punishment for security breaches

To educate employees on cybersecurity risks

To set guidelines and procedures for protecting assets and data

To limit internet access for employees

#14

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

A method of securing a network

A type of malware

An attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information

A form of denial-of-service attack