by alex
In an age where data breaches and cyber threats are increasingly common, understanding privacy and information security is more important than ever. This quiz will test your knowledge on key principles and practices that help safeguard sensitive information. Whether you’re a novice or an expert, these questions will challenge and inform you. Good luck, and may your knowledge of privacy and security be as robust as the systems you protect!
Privacy and Information Security Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of encryption in information security?
To store data
To hide data
To protect data from unauthorized access
To compress data
2. Which of the following is a common method used to authenticate a user’s identity?
Password
IP Address
MAC Address
Firewall
3. What does the acronym ‘VPN’ stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Public Network
Verified Private Network
Virtual Protected Network
4. Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
Virus
Worm
Firewall
Trojan Horse
5. What is ‘phishing’?
A type of fishing
A method of data encryption
A technique used to trick users into providing sensitive information
A way to prevent malware
6. What does ‘two-factor authentication’ (2FA) add to the login process?
A second password
A biometric scan
An additional layer of security
A security question
7. Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
123456
password
P@ssw0rd!
qwerty
8. What is the main function of a firewall?
To detect malware
To encrypt data
To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
To store data
9. Which legislation focuses on protecting the privacy of personal data in the European Union?
HIPAA
GDPR
CCPA
FERPA
10. What is a ‘zero-day’ vulnerability?
A vulnerability that is known to the public
A vulnerability that has been patched
A vulnerability that is exploited before the developer is aware of it
A vulnerability that is not harmful
