Cybersecurity Quiz

What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To increase network speed

• To protect data and systems from cyber threats

• To reduce the cost of hardware

• To improve software functionality

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

• password123

• 123456

• A1b2C3d4!

• qwerty

Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other systems?

• Virus

• Trojan

• Worm

• Spyware

What does the acronym 'DDoS' stand for?

• Data Denial of Service

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Direct Denial of System

• Dynamic Data on Security

What is the practice of sending fraudulent emails that appear to come from legitimate sources?

• Spamming

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Hacking

What is a firewall primarily used for?

• To store data securely

• To create backup copies of data

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To encrypt data

Which of the following is a method of protecting data by transforming it into an unreadable format?

• Authentication

• Encryption

• Decryption

• Compression

What is 'social engineering' in the context of cybersecurity?

• Designing social media platforms

• Using deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information

• Creating secure social networks

• The study of social behavior in online communities

Which of the following is NOT a common cybersecurity threat?

• Phishing

• Ransomware

• Firewall

• Malware

Which of the following is a principle of the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Connectivity, Integrity, Authentication

• Confidentiality, Integration, Accessibility

• Control, Information, Accessibility