Cyber Security Basics Test | Free Skills Assessment

Q1. What is cybersecurity?

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

Q2. What does CIA stand for in cybersecurity?

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

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Antivirus Firewall Patch Trojan Horse

Q4. What is phishing?

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

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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SQL injection DDoS attack Brute force login Phishing email

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Monitors employees Filters network traffic Backs up files Encrypts data

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Improve performance Update software Protect systems Cause harm or unauthorized actions

Q10. Which is a secure practice?

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Regular software patching Sharing credentials Disabling updates Reusing passwords

Q11. What is encryption?

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Converting data into unreadable form Copying data Deleting data Compressing files

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Encrypted communication Free hosting Anonymous access Faster browsing

Q14. Which attack floods a system with traffic?

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Phishing Man in the middle Keylogging DDoS

Q15. What is least privilege?

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

Q16. Which is personal data?

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Source code CPU model IP address only Social Security number

Q17. What is ransomware?

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

Q18. Why are updates important?

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

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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Public sharing Weak password WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Open network

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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System shutdown Unauthorized data access Network upgrade Maintenance window

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Known sender Urgent message asking for info Encrypted email 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 Verifying email senders Ignoring alerts Sharing passwords

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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