Network Security Quiz

What is the primary goal of a phishing attack?

• To steal sensitive information

• To damage hardware

• To improve network speed

• To install software updates

Which of the following is a type of malware that encrypts a user's files and demands payment for the decryption key?

• Virus

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

What is the main function of a firewall in network security?

• To speed up internet connection

• To block unauthorized access

• To store data

• To create backups

Which social engineering tactic involves an attacker pretending to be a trusted organisation to gain sensitive information?

• Phishing

• Baiting

• Pretexting

• Tailgating

What is the purpose of anti-malware software?

• To create firewalls

• To detect and remove malicious software

• To increase internet speed

• To manage user passwords

Which type of attack aims to make a network service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic?

• Phishing

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Man-in-the-Middle

• SQL Injection

What is data interception?

• The process of encrypting data

• The act of capturing data as it travels over a network

• The method of storing data securely

• The technique of deleting data permanently

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Virus

• Worm

• Firewall

• Trojan Horse

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• It contains a lot of technical jargon

• It asks for personal information

• It is sent from a known contact

• It has no attachments

Which of the following is a best practice for configuring a firewall?

• Allow all incoming traffic

• Block all outgoing traffic

• Allow only necessary services and ports

• Disable logging