Cybersecurity Quiz

What is the primary goal of black hat hackers?

• Fix security issues

• Test systems with permission

• Steal data or cause damage

• Train employees on security

Which of the following is a type of ethical hacking?

• Black Hat

• White Hat

• Grey Hat

• Blue Hat

What is an exploit?

• A type of antivirus software

• A legal testing method

• A vulnerability in a firewall

• A technique used to abuse a system flaw

What does a phishing attack usually involve?

• Crashing a server

• Physical theft of hardware

• Impersonating trusted sources to steal information

• Encrypting files for ransom

Which term describes software designed to harm or control your system?

• Keylogger

• Malware

• SQL

• Phishing

What is ransomware used for?

• Upgrading software

• Encrypting data for protection

• Encrypting data and demanding payment

• Blocking emails

A botnet is...

• A backup of a server

• A physical network switch

• A network of infected systems under one hacker’s control

• A legitimate update tool

What does a Denial of Service (DoS) attack do?

• Encrypts user files

• Deletes all data

• Floods a service with traffic to make it crash

• Installs spyware

What is a brute force attack?

• An attack using malware

• Trying all possible password combinations to guess correctly

• A physical attack on servers

• Sending mass phishing emails

What is the purpose of a SQL injection attack?

• Encrypt files for ransom

• Steal passwords using keystrokes

• Manipulate the database by inserting malicious code

• Capture network traffic