Cybersecurity MCQ Quiz

What is the primary objective of cybersecurity?

• Maximizing data storage

• Minimizing risk and potential damage

• Increasing internet speed

• Reducing software costs

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of cybersecurity?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Complexity

An external threat actor is typically:

• A current employee

• A trusted vendor

• Someone outside the organization

• A former contractor

What is the purpose of a security framework?

• To increase network speed

• To provide guidelines for mitigating risks

• To replace firewalls

• To reduce employee training

Which skill is considered transferable for a cybersecurity analyst?

• Knowledge of SIEM tools

• Programming in Python

• Communication

• Cryptography

What type of malware can self-replicate without user intervention?

• Virus

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

The Equifax breach (2017) is an example of a:

• Physical attack

• Supply-chain attack

• Data breach due to poor patch management

• Cryptographic attack

Which CISSP domain focuses on securing digital and physical assets?

• Security and Risk Management

• Asset Security

• Security Operations

• Software Development Security

What is the goal of a watering hole attack?

• To infect a website frequently visited by a target group

• To steal passwords via text messages

• To encrypt data and demand ransom

• To impersonate a CEO via email

Which attack involves manipulating AI/ML systems?

• Brute force attack

• Adversarial AI

• USB baiting

• Social media phishing