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Cybersecurity Quiz

Authored by Bradyn Hall

Information Technology (IT)

12th Grade

Cybersecurity Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What is a threat in the context of system security?

A harmless event with no impact on a system

Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely affect a system

A positive change in system performance

An improvement in data security

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What does spoofing involve?

Modifying data on a disk

Pretending to be something or someone other than yourself

Claiming responsibility for an action

Providing authorized information

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What is the purpose of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

To improve system performance

To involve multiple computers sending requests

To enhance user access

To secure data from unauthorized access

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What is data destruction?

The process of creating backups

The process of destroying data so it is completely unreadable

The process of encrypting data

The process of sharing data securely

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What is an inside attack?

An attack initiated by an outsider

An attack initiated by an insider within a security perimeter

An attack that occurs outside the network

An attack that enhances system security

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What is social engineering primarily used for?

Building secure networks

Attacking information systems

Developing software

Enhancing user experience

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 20 pts

What is spear phishing?

A type of malware

A type of phishing targeting specific groups

A method to secure emails

A software development technique

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