Cyber Security Basics Test | Free Skills Assessment

Q1. What is cybersecurity?

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

Q2. What does CIA stand for in cybersecurity?

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

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Trojan Horse Antivirus Patch Firewall

Q4. What is phishing?

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

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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Brute force login SQL injection Phishing email DDoS attack

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Monitors employees Filters network traffic Encrypts data Backs up files

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Improve performance Protect systems Update software Cause harm or unauthorized actions

Q10. Which is a secure practice?

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Disabling updates Regular software patching Sharing credentials Reusing passwords

Q11. What is encryption?

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Converting data into unreadable form Deleting data Copying data Compressing files

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Anonymous access Faster browsing Free hosting Encrypted communication

Q14. Which attack floods a system with traffic?

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Man in the middle Keylogging DDoS Phishing

Q15. What is least privilege?

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

Q16. Which is personal data?

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Source code Social Security number IP address only CPU model

Q17. What is ransomware?

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

Q18. Why are updates important?

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

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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Open network Public sharing WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Weak password

Q20. What does antivirus software do?

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Creates passwords Detects and removes malware Encrypts networks Blocks all traffic

Q21. What is a data breach?

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Maintenance window Network upgrade System shutdown Unauthorized data access

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Urgent message asking for info Encrypted email Known sender Proper grammar

Q23. What are backups used for?

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Malware removal Speed improvement Data recovery Access control

Q24. What is a strong security habit?

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Clicking unknown links Ignoring alerts Sharing passwords Verifying email senders

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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