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 Confidentiality Integrity Availability Control Information Access Central Intelligence Agency

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Antivirus Trojan Horse Firewall Patch

Q4. What is phishing?

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

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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DDoS attack Phishing email Brute force login SQL injection

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Backs up files Monitors employees Encrypts data Filters network traffic

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Update software Improve performance Protect systems Cause harm or unauthorized actions

Q10. Which is a secure practice?

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Regular software patching Reusing passwords Sharing credentials Disabling updates

Q11. What is encryption?

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Deleting data Converting data into unreadable form Compressing files Copying data

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

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 Phishing DDoS Man in the middle

Q15. What is least privilege?

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

Q16. Which is personal data?

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Social Security number IP address only CPU model Source code

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

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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Open network WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Weak password Public sharing

Q20. What does antivirus software do?

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Detects and removes malware Blocks all traffic Creates passwords Encrypts networks

Q21. What is a data breach?

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Unauthorized data access Network upgrade Maintenance window System shutdown

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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Data recovery Access control Malware removal Speed improvement

Q24. What is a strong security habit?

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Ignoring alerts Clicking unknown links Sharing passwords Verifying email senders

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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