Cyber Security Quiz

What does CIA stand for?

• conditioning, icing, and age

• confidentiality, ink, and average

• confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• confidentiality, integrity, and able

_________ is the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.

• Encryption

• Crypto

• Password

• Bitcoin

Which one of the following describes why it is important to update antivirus software regularly?

• To protect your computer from all known viruses.

• To ensure the software identifies old and recent viruses.

• To protect your computer from unwanted bulk messages.

• To prevent the spread of malicious programs on the Internet.

Which one of the following describes a computer hacker?

• A skilled programmer who uses authorized access to exploit the information available on a computer.

• A skilled programmer who secretly invades computers without authorization.

• A skilled programmer who writes programs to train new employees.

• A skilled programmer who helps in the installation of new software for an organization.

Which one of the following describes why firewalls are used?

• To prevent unauthorized access by incoming transmissions.

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

• To enable easy downloading of data from websites.

• To detect and disable viruses already on a computer.

Which of the following should you do to restrict access to your files and devices?

• Update your software once a year.

• Share passwords only with colleagues you trust.

• Have your staff members access information via an open Wi-Fi network.

• Use multi-factor authentication.

Which one of the following statements about a password is TRUE?

• It must be changed only if it is compromised.

• It cannot contain special character symbols.

• It must be registered with the system administrator.

• It should be changed regularly.

Which one of the following describes why users should lock their computer when leaving their desk?

• To prevent unauthorized access to data.

• To prevent the waste of electricity.

• To prevent data from getting corrupted.

• To prevent the computer from malfunctioning.

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 recipient to enter personal details on a fake website.

• An email directing the recipient to download an attachment.

Which one of the following is an unsafe online activity?

• Using a screen name or nickname that cannot identify you.

• Meeting someone you met online face-to-face in the company of your parents.

• Keeping your social network profile private.

• Giving your home address to someone you met in a chat room.