Cybersecurity Quiz

What is hacking?

• Gaining unauthorized access to a computer system

• Fixing computer errors

• Installing software updates

• Creating new software

Why might people hack into systems?

• To improve system performance

• To steal data and disrupt services

• To help users with technical support

• To create new applications

What is a DDoS attack?

• A method to secure a network

• A way to speed up internet connections

• Flooding a system with requests to overload it

• A technique to improve website design

What is the main goal of a brute force attack?

• To encrypt data

• To discover a password

• To improve system speed

• To back up files

What is a common method used in brute force attacks?

• Guessing passwords repeatedly

• Encrypting data

• Installing malware

• Sending phishing emails

Which of the following is NOT a type of cyber attack mentioned?

• Hacking

• DDoS attack

• Brute force attack

• Phishing attack

What is the time limit given to decrypt the files before deletion?

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

• 4 hours

What type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers?

• Spyware

• Worms

• Adware

• Ransomware

Which malware type can modify other programs and insert its own code?

• Viruses

• Adware

• Spyware

• Ransomware

What is a common characteristic of Trojans?

• They replicate themselves

• They disguise as legitimate software

• They display ads

• They encrypt files