Cybersecurity Basics Quiz

What is cybersecurity?

• The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

• The process of creating software applications

• The method of designing computer hardware

• The study of computer algorithms

What are the three core principles of cybersecurity?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

• Security, Privacy, and Accessibility

• Encryption, Decryption, and Authentication

• Protection, Detection, and Correction

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

• A virus is a self-replicating program, while a worm needs user execution

• A virus needs user execution, while a worm is self-replicating

• Both are self-replicating programs

• Both need user execution to spread

What does "phishing" mean in cybersecurity?

• A type of cyber attack using fraudulent emails or websites

• A method of encrypting data

• A process of creating strong passwords

• A technique for backing up data

What is a firewall?

• A network security device that monitors and controls traffic

• A software for encrypting data

• A tool for creating network connections

• A program for managing user accounts

What is encryption?

• The process of converting data into a coded form

• The method of creating user accounts

• The technique of designing network architectures

• The process of backing up data

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

• A security process requiring two or more verification factors

• A method of encrypting data

• A technique for creating strong passwords

• A process of backing up data

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

• Overwhelming a server with traffic from multiple sources

• Encrypting data to prevent access

• Creating multiple user accounts

• Designing complex network architectures

What is the role of an antivirus program?

• To detect, prevent, and remove malware

• To create network connections

• To encrypt data

• To manage user accounts

What is a Trojan horse in cybersecurity?

• A type of firewall

• A malicious program disguised as legitimate software

• A secure encryption method

• A network monitoring tool