Cyber Security Basics Test | Free Skills Assessment

Q1. What is cybersecurity?

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Building hardware Protecting systems networks and data Writing computer programs Managing social media

Q2. What does CIA stand for in cybersecurity?

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Certified Internet Authority Confidentiality Integrity Availability Central Intelligence Agency Control Information Access

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Trojan Horse Antivirus Patch Firewall

Q4. What is phishing?

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Attempting to trick users into revealing info Blocking spam emails Encrypting files Network monitoring

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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9f!Kq#2Lm@A P@55w0rd password123 Welcome1

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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A password plus another verification step Logging in twice Two usernames Two passwords

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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SQL injection DDoS attack Phishing email Brute force login

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Backs up files Encrypts data Filters network traffic Monitors employees

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Protect systems Improve performance Update software Cause harm or unauthorized actions

Q10. Which is a secure practice?

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Sharing credentials Reusing passwords Regular software patching Disabling updates

Q11. What is encryption?

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Deleting data Converting data into unreadable form Copying data Compressing files

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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A secure setting A system weakness An antivirus scan A firewall rule

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Anonymous access Faster browsing Encrypted communication Free hosting

Q14. Which attack floods a system with traffic?

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Keylogging DDoS Phishing Man in the middle

Q15. What is least privilege?

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Disabled authentication Users get minimum access needed Shared accounts All users get admin access

Q16. Which is personal data?

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Source code IP address only Social Security number CPU model

Q17. What is ransomware?

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Backup software Firewall type Malware that encrypts files for payment Password manager

Q18. Why are updates important?

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They fix security flaws They add ads They remove features They slow systems

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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Weak password Public sharing WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Open network

Q20. What does antivirus software do?

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Blocks all traffic Creates passwords Encrypts networks Detects and removes malware

Q21. What is a data breach?

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Unauthorized data access Network upgrade System shutdown Maintenance window

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Proper grammar Known sender Encrypted email Urgent message asking for info

Q23. What are backups used for?

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Speed improvement Malware removal Data recovery Access control

Q24. What is a strong security habit?

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Clicking unknown links Sharing passwords Verifying email senders Ignoring alerts

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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Eliminate all risk Make systems complex Stop internet usage Protect digital assets