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What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

• To make computers run faster

• To protect information and systems from unauthorized access, damage, or theft

• To design new software applications

• To manage social media accounts

Which of the following is a characteristic of a computer virus?

• It spreads automatically across networks

• It only affects hardware components

• It requires user action to spread, like opening an infected file

• It encrypts files for ransom

What is phishing in cybersecurity?

• A method to speed up internet connections

• A way to back up data automatically

• A technique to trick users into revealing sensitive information via fake emails or websites

• A type of software that protects your computer

Why is it important to use strong, unique passwords for each account?

• They prevent credential stuffing attacks where stolen passwords are reused.

• They make websites load faster.

• They automatically update your software.

• They encrypt your internet connection.

Which of these is a hashing algorithm?

• Email client

• Cloud storage

• MD5

• Social media app

What does “salting” do before hashing a password?

• Changes the font size

• Opens a new browser tab

• Saves the password in a file

• Adds random data to make the hash unique

Which type of firewall checks IP addresses and ports?

• Packet-filtering firewall

• Music-streaming firewall

• Chat-messaging firewall

• Photo-sharing firewall

What are cookies on a website?

• Apps that record your voice

• Files that remember your preferences or login details

• Tools that update your browser

• Programs that create videos

What does a stateful firewall keep track of?

• The number of apps installed

• The battery level of a device

• The number of apps installed

• The time spent online

Which type of cookie stays on your device after you close the browser?

• One-time cookie

• Quick cookie

• Single-use cookie

• Persistent cookie