Vocabulary Quiz

A student visits a website and sees their browser storing files to improve load times the next visit. What is the browser most likely using?

• Session Storage

• Cookies

• Cache

• Developer Tools

A hacker exploits a flaw in outdated software to gain access to sensitive information. What is this flaw called?

• Threat

• Risk

• Vulnerability

• Integrity

After entering a username and password, a system checks what areas of a site the user is allowed to access. What is this process called?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Integrity

• Accounting

A student receives a realistic-looking email asking them to confirm their bank account details. This is most likely an example of:

• Spyware

• Malware

• Phishing

• Ransomware

An organization stores all internal data on a cloud service that it manages entirely. What kind of cloud is this?

• A. Private Cloud

• B. Public Cloud

• C. Hybrid Cloud

• D. Community Cloud

A student uses a tool that auto-fills login details and generates strong passwords. What tool are they most likely using?

• Password Manager

• Two-Factor Authentication

• Firewall

• Encryption Tool

Which cybersecurity principle ensures systems and data are available to authorized users?

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Integrity

• Authentication

What kind of hackers are motivated by ideological beliefs or activism?

• A. Hacktivists

• B. Cyberterrorists

• C. Nation State Hackers

• D. White Hat Hackers

What document explains how a company collects and uses your data?

• Terms of Use

• Service Agreement

• Privacy Policy

• Copyright Notice

Which cyberattack locks access to your files until a payment is made?

• Phishing

• Spyware

• Virus

• Ransomware