Cyber Security Quiz

This type of attack is designed to hinder the normal operation of a website, or other network resource.

• DoS attack

• Phishing

• Browser hijacker

• Zero-Day Attack

Which one of the following describes spam?

• Collect information about a person or organisation without their knowledge

• Performing an unauthorised, usually malicious, action such as erasing files

• Putting unnecessary load on the network by making copies of files

• Sending unwanted bulk messages.

Which one of the following can protect a computer from the risk of unwanted emails?

• Anti-spam software.

• Anti-virus software.

• Anti-spyware software.

• PC diagnostic software.

Which one of the following could lead to the spread of a malicious program?

• Using only software that has been checked for viruses.

• Maintaining regularly updated anti-virus software.

• Opening only virus-checked file attachments from known sources.

• Using a USB Flash Drive from an unknown source to exchange data.

Which one of the following describes why firewalls are used?

• To prevent unauthorised access by incoming transmissions.

• To prevent destruction of a computer in the event of a fire.

• To enable easy downloading of data from web sites.

• To detect and disable viruses already on a computer.

Which one of the following shows respect for the confidentiality of information?

• Discussing confidential information over the telephone.

• Disclosing confidential information only to authorised individuals.

• Uploading confidential information to a shared web site.

• Emailing confidential information to a colleague.

Which one of the following is an example of phishing?

• An email warning the recipient of a computer virus threat

• An email directing the recipient to forward the email to friends

• An email directing the receiver to enter personal details on a fake website

• An email directing the recipient to download an attachment

Which of the following four passwords is the most secure?

• rock123

• 2minus1=monster

• WTh!57

• 0365443367

You are using a public internet trying to send emails to your colleagues. To protect your communications you should

• Find the strongest WiFi signal near you

• Turn off your file sharing

• Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN)

How often should you backup your data?

• Once a week

• Once a month

• In accordance witth your organization's backup policy

• Once a fortnight