Cybersecurity Quiz Level #1

This is a beginner-level cybersecurity quiz that tests your knowledge on some of the fundamental concepts in cybersecurity. The quiz consists of 9 multiple-choice questions that cover topics such as social engineering, botnets, viruses, phishing, ransomware, zero-day vulnerabilities, two-factor authentication, firewalls, malware, and strong passwords. The quiz aims to help you understand these concepts and improve your cybersecurity awareness.

Welcome to your Cybersecurity Quiz Level #1

What is a firewall?

B) A type of software that protects against viruses and malware

D) A type of hardware that prevents unauthorized access to a computer or network

C) A type of hardware that encrypts data transmitted over a network

A) A type of software that blocks unauthorized access to a computer or network

None

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

A) A security measure that requires a user to enter a password and a security code sent to their email

B) A security measure that requires a user to enter a password and a security code sent to their phone

C) A security measure that requires a user to enter a password and a security code generated by a security token

D) A security measure that requires a user to enter a password and a security code generated by a fingerprint scanner

None

What is a ransomware?

D) A type of malware that is transmitted through removable media, such as a USB drive

B) A type of malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands a ransom to decrypt them

C) A type of malware that is hidden within a legitimate program or file

A) A type of malware that infects a computer through a malicious email attachment

None

What is a virus?

C) A type of malware that is transmitted through removable media, such as a USB drive

D) All of the above

A) A type of malware that infects a computer through a malicious email attachment

B) A type of malware that is hidden within a legitimate program or file

None

What is a zero-day vulnerability?

D) A vulnerability that can only be exploited by advanced hackers

B) A vulnerability that has been discovered but has not yet been patched by the software vendor

C) A vulnerability that has not yet been discovered by the software vendor or any other party

A) A vulnerability that has been known and patched by the software vendor

None

What is a social engineering attack?

C) A type of cyber attack that involves stealing data from a computer or network

D) A type of cyber attack that involves exploiting vulnerabilities in a computer or network

A) A type of cyber attack that involves tricking people into revealing sensitive information

B) A type of cyber attack that involves taking control of a computer or network

None

What is phishing?

D) A type of cyber attack that involves stealing data from a computer or network

B) A type of cyber attack that involves tricking people into revealing sensitive information

C) A type of cyber attack that involves taking control of a computer or network

A) A type of malware that infects a computer through a malicious email attachment

None

What is a strong password?

D) A password that is long and contains a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

A) A password that contains only lowercase letters

B) A password that contains only numbers

C) A password that is easy to remember

None

What is a malware?

C) A type of software that is designed to damage or disrupt a computer or network

B) A type of software that protects against viruses and malware

A) A type of software that blocks unauthorized access to a computer or network

D) A type of software that is used to steal data from a computer or network

None

What is a botnet?

D) A network of compromised computers that are controlled by a single entity

B) A type of cyber attack that involves taking control of a computer or network

A) A type of cyber attack that involves tricking people into revealing sensitive information

C) A type of cyber attack that involves stealing data from a computer or network

None

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Cybersecurity Quiz Level #1

Cybersecurity Quiz Level #1

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