CC 6:11 - 6:13 Terms

What is address spoofing?

• An attack that changes the device’s address

• A method to improve internet speed

• A way to encrypt data

• A technique to enhance device performance

Which category of attacks attempts to trick the victim into giving valuable information to the attacker?

• Phishing

• Social engineering

• Hoax

• Spam

What is phishing?

• Sending an email or displaying a web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise

• A method to secure email accounts

• A way to block unwanted emails

• A technique to encrypt messages

What is a hoax in the context of cybersecurity?

• A false warning, often contained in an email message

• A method to encrypt data

• A way to improve internet speed

• A technique to enhance device performance

What is spam?

• Unwanted email messages sent from an unknown sender

• A method to secure email accounts

• A way to block unwanted emails

• A technique to encrypt messages

What is the purpose of a surge protector?

• To defend computer equipment from spikes, surges, and noise

• To enhance internet speed

• To encrypt data

• To improve device performance

What does an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) do?

• Maintains power to equipment for a short time in case of an interruption

• Enhances internet speed

• Encrypts data

• Improves device performance

Which of these is the best definition of Phishing?

• Calling someone to create an invented situation that increases the chance they will share sensitive information with you.

• Sending an email that pretends to be from a reputable company which usually has a link to click that takes you to a website that looks real but is not.

• A cyber attack that redirects a user from a real URL to a website that looks real but is not.

• Looking at someone entering their personal data into a system and copying what you see.

What is a common tactic used in social engineering attacks?

• Offering free software updates

• Pretending to be a figure of authority to extract personal information

• Sending large files to slow down your computer

• Promoting physical fitness

Which of the following is NOT a type of cybersecurity threat?

• Phishing

• Antivirus software

• Ransomware

• Spyware