by alex
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding our digital assets has never been more critical. This Cyber Security Quiz will challenge your understanding of various security measures, threats, and best practices to keep your information secure. Ready to prove your cyber smarts? Let’s get started!
Cyber Security Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?
To encrypt data
To block unauthorized access
To monitor employee activity
To backup data
2. Which of the following is a type of malware that can replicate itself?
Virus
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
3. What does the acronym ‘VPN’ stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Visual Private Network
Virtual Protected Network
Visual Protected Network
4. Which of the following is NOT a form of multi-factor authentication?
Password
Security token
Fingerprint scan
Security question
5. What is the main function of encryption?
To compress data
To hide data
To transform data into a secure format
To backup data
6. What is phishing?
A type of malware
An attempt to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity
A network intrusion technique
A method of data encryption
7. Which of the following best describes a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
An attack that steals data
An attack that disrupts services by overwhelming the system
An attack that installs malware
An attack that encrypts data
8. What is the purpose of a digital certificate?
To encrypt emails
To verify the identity of a user or device
To store passwords
To monitor network traffic
9. Which of the following is a common method used to secure wireless networks?
WPA2
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
10. What is social engineering in the context of cyber security?
A type of malware
A method of network encryption
A technique used to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information
A software development practice
