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Question 1

What does the acronym CIA stand for in cybersecurity?

Answer 1

Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

Question 2

True or False: A firewall is a device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The process of converting plaintext into ciphertext is called __________.

Answer 3

encryption

Question 4

Which of the following is a type of malware? A) Firewall B) Virus C) Router

Answer 4

B) Virus

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Answer 5

To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity and alert administrators

Question 6

Define the term ‘phishing’.

Answer 6

Phishing is a method of trying to gather personal information using deceptive emails and websites.

Question 7

What is a common use of a VPN?

Answer 7

To create a secure connection over the internet

Question 8

True or False: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) adds an additional layer of security by requiring more than one form of verification.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the purpose of a digital certificate?

Answer 9

To verify the identity of the entities involved in a communication

Question 10

Which protocol is commonly used for secure web browsing?

Answer 10

HTTPS

Question 11

What is the primary function of a proxy server?

Answer 11

To act as an intermediary for requests from clients seeking resources from other servers

Question 12

Fill in the blank: The process of identifying and removing vulnerabilities in software is called __________.

Answer 12

patch management

Question 13

True or False: Social engineering relies on psychological manipulation to trick individuals into divulging confidential information.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

Answer 14

A virus attaches itself to a host program, while a worm is a standalone malware that replicates itself to spread.

Question 15

What does the term ‘DDoS’ stand for?

Answer 15

Distributed Denial of Service

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a type of access control? A) Discretionary B) Mandatory C) Random

Answer 16

C) Random

Question 17

What is the primary goal of risk management in cybersecurity?

Answer 17

To identify, assess, and prioritize risks to minimize their impact on an organization.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The acronym SIEM stands for __________.

Answer 18

Security Information and Event Management

Question 19

What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment?

Answer 19

To identify and evaluate security weaknesses in systems and applications.

Question 20

True or False: Encryption is used to protect data at rest but not data in transit.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is a common method to prevent unauthorized access to a network?

Answer 21

Implementing strong passwords and access controls

Question 22

What type of malware is designed to take control of a computer system without the user’s consent?

Answer 22

Trojan horse

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password? A) Short and simple B) Long and complex C) Commonly used

Answer 23

B) Long and complex

Question 24

What does the term ‘endpoint security’ refer to?

Answer 24

Security measures taken to protect endpoints on a network, such as computers and mobile devices.

Question 25

What is the main function of a security policy?

Answer 25

To outline an organization's approach to protecting its information and assets.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The acronym MFA stands for __________.

Answer 26

Multi-Factor Authentication