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 Control Information Access Confidentiality Integrity Availability Central Intelligence Agency

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Trojan Horse Firewall Patch Antivirus

Q4. What is phishing?

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

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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Brute force login Phishing email SQL injection DDoS attack

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Encrypts data Backs up files Monitors employees Filters network traffic

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Cause harm or unauthorized actions Update software Improve performance Protect systems

Q10. Which is a secure practice?

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Reusing passwords Sharing credentials Disabling updates Regular software patching

Q11. What is encryption?

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Converting data into unreadable form Compressing files Deleting data Copying data

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Faster browsing Free hosting Anonymous access Encrypted communication

Q14. Which attack floods a system with traffic?

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Phishing Man in the middle DDoS Keylogging

Q15. What is least privilege?

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

Q16. Which is personal data?

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IP address only CPU model Social Security number Source code

Q17. What is ransomware?

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

Q18. Why are updates important?

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

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Open network Public sharing Weak password

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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Network upgrade Unauthorized data access Maintenance window System shutdown

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Encrypted email Urgent message asking for info Proper grammar Known sender

Q23. What are backups used for?

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Malware removal Data recovery Speed improvement Access control

Q24. What is a strong security habit?

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Sharing passwords Verifying email senders Ignoring alerts Clicking unknown links

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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