Cyber Security Knowledge Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

• To increase internet speed

• To block unauthorised access

• To store data

• To manage user accounts

Which of the following is a common method used by hackers to gain access to a user's personal information?

• Phishing

• Data mining

• Cloud computing

• Virtualisation

What does the term "malware" stand for?

• Malicious software

• Manual warehousing

• Managed ware

• Machine learning

Which of the following is a strong password?

• 123456

• password

• P@ssw0rd!

• qwerty

What is the main function of antivirus software?

• To create backups

• To detect and remove malware

• To improve system performance

• To manage network traffic

Which of the following is a type of cyber attack that involves overwhelming a system with traffic?

• Phishing

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Spoofing

• Keylogging

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To speed up data transmission

• To compress files

• To protect data by converting it into a secure format

• To delete unnecessary files

Which of the following is a legal framework for data protection in the UK?

• GDPR

• HIPAA

• DMCA

• CCPA

What is a VPN used for?

• To increase download speed

• To provide a secure connection over the internet

• To block pop-up ads

• To manage email accounts

Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?

• SQL injection

• Man-in-the-middle

• Baiting

• Cross-site scripting