Cyber Security Awareness Quiz

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

• The email comes from a known contact and contains no links

• The email urges immediate action and contains suspicious links

• The email is written in perfect English with no errors

• The email contains only an attached image

What is the primary purpose of malware analysis?

• To create new viruses

• To understand how malicious software operates and spreads

• To delete files from a computer

• To speed up computer performance

Which of the following is NOT a step in the incident handling process?

• Preparation

• Detection and analysis

• Ignoring the incident

• Containment, eradication, and recovery

What is the main function of a firewall in network security?

• To increase internet speed

• To block unauthorised access to or from a private network

• To store backup data

• To monitor employee productivity

If a company experiences a data breach, what should be the first step in response?

• Notify the media immediately

• Identify and contain the breach

• Delete all affected data

• Ignore the incident

Which of the following is an example of a phishing attempt?

• A text message from your bank asking you to confirm your account details via a link

• A phone call from a friend

• A letter from your school

• A legitimate email from your employer

What type of malware is designed to demand payment to restore access to your files?

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Adware

• Rootkit

During incident handling, what is the purpose of the containment phase?

• To notify law enforcement

• To limit the damage caused by the incident

• To ignore the problem

• To upgrade all software

Which of the following is a network security measure?

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Installing antivirus software

• Implementing network segmentation

• Writing down passwords on paper

What is the main goal of data breach response?

• To punish the attacker

• To minimise damage and prevent future breaches

• To delete all company data

• To increase company profits