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Question 1

What is social engineering in the context of computer science?

Answer 1

Social engineering is the manipulation of individuals to gain confidential information or access to systems.

Question 2

True or False: Social engineering attacks rely solely on technical skills.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Social engineering exploits __________ rather than technology.

Answer 3

human psychology

Question 4

What is the primary goal of a social engineering attack?

Answer 4

To obtain sensitive information or access to systems.

Question 5

Name one common technique used in social engineering.

Answer 5

Phishing

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of social engineering attack? A) Phishing B) Vishing C) Hacking D) Pretexting

Answer 6

C) Hacking

Question 7

What is phishing?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

True or False: Pretexting involves creating a fabricated scenario to obtain information.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is vishing?

Answer 9

Vishing is voice phishing, where attackers use phone calls to trick individuals into revealing information.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ is a social engineering technique where attackers impersonate someone in authority.

Answer 10

Impersonation

Question 11

What is baiting in social engineering?

Answer 11

Baiting involves offering something enticing to lure victims into a trap.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following can be a target of social engineering? A) Individuals B) Organizations C) Both A and B D) None of the above

Answer 12

C) Both A and B

Question 13

What role does trust play in social engineering attacks?

Answer 13

Trust is exploited to manipulate victims into providing information or access.

Question 14

True or False: Social engineering attacks can be completely prevented with technical measures alone.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the importance of security awareness training?

Answer 15

It helps individuals recognize and respond appropriately to social engineering attempts.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: __________ is the act of gathering information about a target before launching an attack.

Answer 16

Reconnaissance

Question 17

What is shoulder surfing?

Answer 17

Shoulder surfing is the act of observing someone’s private information without their consent, typically by looking over their shoulder.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sign of a potential social engineering attack? A) Urgent requests for information B) Unusual sender email addresses C) Both A and B D) None of the above

Answer 18

C) Both A and B

Question 19

What should you do if you suspect a social engineering attack?

Answer 19

Report it to your IT department or security team.

Question 20

True or False: All social engineering attacks are executed online.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the role of social media in social engineering?

Answer 21

Social media can provide attackers with personal information to craft more convincing attacks.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ is a technique where attackers trick victims into downloading malware disguised as legitimate software.

Answer 22

Malware distribution

Question 23

What is the difference between social engineering and traditional hacking?

Answer 23

Social engineering relies on psychological manipulation, while traditional hacking relies on exploiting technical vulnerabilities.

Question 24

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a defensive measure against social engineering? A) Ignoring suspicious messages B) Verifying identities C) Sharing passwords D) None of the above

Answer 24

B) Verifying identities

Question 25

What does the term 'spear phishing' refer to?

Answer 25

Spear phishing is a targeted form of phishing aimed at a specific individual or organization.

Question 26

True or False: Social engineering tactics are only used by cybercriminals.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is a common outcome of a successful social engineering attack?

Answer 27

Unauthorized access to sensitive information or systems.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: __________ is the process of deceiving someone into revealing confidential information via a fake identity.

Answer 28

Social engineering

Question 29

What is the significance of the term 'human firewall'?

Answer 29

It refers to individuals who are trained to recognize and prevent social engineering attacks.

Question 30

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common characteristic of social engineering attacks? A) They are always technical B) They often involve manipulation C) They are easily detectable D) None of the above

Answer 30

B) They often involve manipulation