Cyber Resilience Training

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Impersonating a trusted individual to obtain sensitive information

• Uninstalling antivirus software to expose a computer

• Stealing someone's login details from a fraudulent email

• Guessing a user's weak password

Anaya is transferring a confidential document to Charlie using a USB stick. To prevent unauthorised access, she uses a cybersecurity practice that involves converting data into a code. What is this practice known as?

• Encryption

• Decryption

• Firewall

• Hacking

What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?

• Detect and remove malware
• Encrypt data
• Block internet access
• Manage passwords

Oscar is browsing the internet and notices that some websites have a web address starting with "HTTPS". What does "HTTPS" stand for?

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure

• High Traffic Service

• Hypertext Transport Protocol

• Hyperlink Transfer System

Evie received an email and suspects it might be a phishing attempt. Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of a phishing email?

• Spelling and grammar errors

• Generic salutations

• Urgent requests for personal information

• An email with no links

What is a brute-force attack in the context of cybersecurity?

• Repeatedly trying all possible password combinations
• A type of phishing attack
• Use of physical coercion to retrieve data

• A social engineering technique

Which cybersecurity practice involves regularly updating software to fix security vulnerabilities?

• Patching
• Hacking
• Decryption
• Password cracking

Chloe is setting up her new email account. The service provider asks her to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). What does this mean?

• Requiring Chloe to provide multiple forms of verification

• Encrypting Chloe's data

• Preventing Chloe from updating her software

• Detecting phishing emails in Chloe's inbox

Which of the following is an example of a physical security measure to protect data and systems?

• Biometric authentication
• Firewall
• Password
• VPN

Matilda is setting up a home network. She wants to ensure her network is secure. What would be the main purpose of her using a firewall in this scenario?

• Monitoring and controlling the network traffic in her home

• Encrypting her personal data

• Detecting phishing emails she might receive

• Managing her antivirus software