Cybersecurity Quiz

What is Phishing?

• Web pages you have visited that are stored on your hard drive

• Text files some websites use to identify users

• A scam to get confidential information

• A form where you type confidential information

Which of these is an example of social engineering?

• A Trojan Horse

• Ransomware

• A Phishing Email

• A Virus

Imagine Aria and David have set up a small office network. What is the primary function of a firewall they installed to protect their network?

• To increase internet speed.

• To serve as a physical barrier against network intrusion.

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

• To detect and remove viruses and other malware.

What is encryption?

• A person who tricks you into giving your password

• converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

• To upload your personal data to the cloud

• When there is a security breach in your data

What is phishing?

• A type of software that damages computer systems

• A technique used to gain personal information for purposes of identity theft, using fraudulent e-mail messages that appear to come from legitimate businesses

• A security measure to protect data

• A tool to detect malicious software on your computer

Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of a phishing attack?

• The email contains multiple spelling and grammar errors

• The email asks you to verify personal information

• The email is from a public email domain like Gmail or Yahoo

• The email has a professional design without any errors

What is the primary purpose of malware?

• To secure data

• To monitor data

• To steal, encrypt, or delete data

• To provide entertainment

Which of the following is a common sign that your computer might be infected with malware?

• Faster than usual performance

• Decreased number of pop-ups

• Frequent crashes or restarts

• Increased battery life

What does data encryption do?

• Makes data heavier

• Converts data into a secure code to prevent unauthorized access

• Deletes unnecessary data

• Makes data transfer faster

Which of the following is NOT a method of data encryption?

• Symmetric-key encryption

• Asymmetric-key encryption

• Quantum encryption

• Open-source encryption