#1
What does HTTPS stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard
Highly Encrypted Transfer Protocol Service
HyperText Transport Protocol Service
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common social engineering technique?
Phishing
Vishing
Malware
Tailgating
#3
What does the term 'phishing' refer to in the context of cybersecurity?
A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in electronic communication
A type of malware that encrypts files and demands payment for their release
A method of protecting data using cryptographic algorithms
A technique to bypass firewalls and gain unauthorized access to a network
#4
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice to enhance password security?
Using long and complex passwords
Sharing passwords with trusted colleagues
Enabling two-factor authentication
Regularly updating passwords
#5
What is the principle behind the 'least privilege' security concept?
Granting users the maximum level of access to all resources
Restricting users' access rights to the minimum necessary to perform their job functions
Providing users with access rights based on their seniority within the organization
Allowing unrestricted access to all users within the network
#6
Which of the following is a common method to protect sensitive information transmitted over public networks?
Using unencrypted communication protocols
Implementing end-to-end encryption
Posting sensitive information on social media platforms
Storing data on insecure servers
#7
What is the purpose of a firewall?
To detect and prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network
To speed up internet connection
To filter spam emails
To encrypt data transmission
#8
What is the main goal of encryption?
To prevent unauthorized access to data
To compress data for storage efficiency
To increase internet speed
To hide data from authorized users
#9
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) primarily used for?
Encrypting internet traffic to ensure privacy and security
Accelerating internet connection speed
Blocking access to certain websites
Hosting websites on a private server
#10
Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?
Contains common dictionary words
Is the same across multiple accounts
Includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
Is never changed
#11
What is the primary purpose of security patches in software?
To add new features to the software
To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs
To increase the software's performance
To remove backward compatibility
#12
What is the role of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
To monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents in real-time
To provide physical security for premises
To encrypt data during transmission
#13
What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
To provide additional security by requiring multiple forms of verification
To speed up data transfer
To increase internet bandwidth
To prevent data corruption
#14
What is the main purpose of a security audit?
To assess and evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and procedures
To identify new security threats
To install security software on a computer
To create backups of sensitive data
#15
What is the purpose of a penetration test?
To launch cyber attacks on competitors
To assess the vulnerability of a system by simulating real-world attacks
To scan for viruses on a computer system
To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity
#16
What is the purpose of a Security Incident Response Plan (SIRP)?
To encourage security incidents
To respond effectively to security incidents and minimize their impact
To prevent security incidents from occurring
To delay response to security incidents
#17
What is the purpose of a Security Policy?
To encourage security breaches
To establish rules and guidelines for protecting an organization's assets
To promote sharing of sensitive information
To increase the risk of data breaches