BUSINESS 13 - Cybersecurity Practice Quiz Test Your Knowledge

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Title: Cybersecurity Practice Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Introduction: Test your knowledge of cybersecurity with this practice quiz containing 15 questions with multiple answer choices. This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of various cybersecurity concepts, principles, and best practices. Sharpen your skills and test your proficiency in protecting digital systems, networks, and data from cyber threats through this interactive quiz. Instructions: - Read each question carefully and select the best answer choice. - There may be one or more correct answers for each question. - At the end of the quiz, you will find the correct answers along with explanations for each question. - Use this quiz as a tool to evaluate your cybersecurity knowledge and identify areas for improvement. Quiz Questions: 1. Which of the following is a common type of cyber attack? A) DDoS attack B) Phishing attack C) Insider threat D) All of the above Answer: D) All of the above 2. What does the CIA triad stand for in the context of cybersecurity? A) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability B) Cybersecurity, Identity, Access C) Compliance, Incident response, Authentication D) Classification, Identification, Authorization Answer: A) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability 3. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity? A) Preventing unauthorized access B) Encrypting data at rest C) Detecting phishing emails D) Monitoring network performance Answer: A) Preventing unauthorized access 4. Which of the following is a best practice for creating strong passwords? A) Using common words or phrases B) Reusing the same password for multiple accounts C) Including a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters
D) Writing down passwords on sticky notes Answer: C) Including a mix of letters, numbers, and special characters 5. What is the role of encryption in cybersecurity? A) Securing network hardware B) Preventing unauthorized access C) Protecting data by converting it into a secret code D) Implementing firewall rules Answer: C) Protecting data by converting it into a secret code 6. Which of the following is a common social engineering technique used by cyber attackers? A) Brute force attack B) Vulnerability scanning C) Shoulder surfing D) Patch management Answer: C) Shoulder surfing 7. What is the purpose of conducting a cybersecurity risk assessment? A) Identifying potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities B) Installing antivirus software C) Encrypting sensitive data D) Conducting regular security audits Answer: A) Identifying potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities 8. What does the term "malware" refer to in the context of cybersecurity? A) Software designed to harm or infiltrate a computer system B) Secure authentication protocol C) Public key infrastructure D) Cross-site scripting vulnerability Answer: A) Software designed to harm or infiltrate a computer system 9. Which of the following is a common method used for securing wireless networks? A) DHCP B) SSL encryption C) MAC filtering D) LAN segmentation Answer: C) MAC filtering 10. What is the purpose of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in cybersecurity? A) Preventing physical theft of devices B) Encrypting internet traffic C) Implementing intrusion detection systems
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