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Cyber Security - Part 6

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Q1

What does "DDoS" attack typically target?

A Overloading a network or website with excessive traffic
B Monitoring user activities
C Managing network bandwidth
D Encrypting data to secure it

Q2

What does "least privilege" mean in access control?

A Users have full access to all resources
B Users have access only during business hours
C Users are given the minimum level of access required to perform their job
D Users can access resources based on their seniority

Q3

What is "cyber hygiene"?

A Techniques for data encryption
B Methods for managing user accounts
C Tools for network performance monitoring
D Practices and steps taken to maintain and improve cybersecurity

Q4

What does the term "phishing" refer to?

A A social engineering attack
B A data encryption technique
C A network attack
D A type of malware

Q5

What is "security baseline"?

A A technique for managing network traffic
B A tool for encrypting data
C A set of standard security configurations and practices for systems and applications
D A method for monitoring user activities

Q6

Which of the following is a type of physical security control?

A Biometric access control
B Encryption
C Firewall
D Antivirus software

Q7

What is "security policy"?

A A tool for performing system backups
B A set of rules and practices designed to protect information and resources
C A technique for managing network traffic
D A method for encrypting data

Q8

What is "security patch"?

A A software update designed to fix vulnerabilities and improve security
B A technique for user authentication
C A method for managing network traffic
D A tool for encrypting data

Q9

What is the main purpose of a security patch?

A To fix vulnerabilities and improve security
B To increase system performance
C To manage user accounts
D To add new features

Q10

Which protocol ensures secure communication over the internet?

A HTTPS
B FTP
C HTTP
D IMAP

Q11

What does "NAC" stand for in network security?

A Network Access Control
B Network Analysis and Configuration
C Network Authentication and Certification
D Network Application Control

Q12

What is a zero-day exploit?

A A known vulnerability with a patch
B A type of malware
C An outdated software version
D A newly discovered vulnerability

Q13

What does "DLP" stand for in cybersecurity?

A Data Leakage Protection
B Data Loss Prevention
C Digital Loss Prevention
D Data Loss Protection

Q14

What is "social engineering" in cybersecurity?

A A method of encrypting data
B A technique for network scanning
C A type of malware
D Manipulating people into divulging confidential information

Q15

What is "vulnerability assessment"?

A A method for managing network performance
B The process of identifying and evaluating security weaknesses in a system
C A technique for encrypting data
D A tool for user authentication

Q16

Which of the following is a type of security vulnerability scanner?

A Nmap
B Wireshark
C Metasploit
D Nessus

Q17

What is the function of an anti-virus software?

A To manage user access
B To detect and remove malware
C To encrypt sensitive data
D To block network traffic

Q18

What does "CTF" stand for in cybersecurity competitions?

A Critical Threat Factor
B Computer Test Framework
C Cybersecurity Training Facility
D Capture The Flag

Q19

Which type of malware encrypts a user's files and demands payment for decryption?

A Worm
B Trojan
C Virus
D Ransomware

Q20

What is "multifactor authentication" (MFA)?

A Using multiple verification methods to confirm user identity
B A technique for network monitoring
C A method of encrypting data
D A type of malware protection

Q21

What does "APTs" stand for?

A Advanced Protection Techniques
B Advanced Persistent Threats
C Automated Penetration Tools
D Advanced Performance Testing

Q22

What is the primary function of an IDS?

A To encrypt data
B To detect and respond to threats
C To prevent unauthorized access
D To manage network traffic

Q23

What is a "man-in-the-middle" attack?

A An attack on a network's bandwidth
B An attack on a physical security system
C An attack that installs ransomware
D An attack where an attacker intercepts and possibly alters communication between two parties

Q24

What is "data loss prevention" (DLP)?

A Techniques and tools used to prevent unauthorized data access or loss
B Techniques for network optimization
C Tools for malware detection
D Methods for data encryption

Q25

What is "ransomware"?

A A method for managing user permissions
B A type of malware that encrypts data and demands a ransom for decryption
C A data encryption standard
D A network monitoring tool

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