Cyber Security Basics Test | Free Skills Assessment

Q1. What is cybersecurity?

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Protecting systems networks and data Building hardware Writing computer programs 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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Patch Trojan Horse Firewall Antivirus

Q4. What is phishing?

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Network monitoring Attempting to trick users into revealing info Blocking spam emails 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 usernames Logging in twice A password plus another verification step Two passwords

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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Phishing email Brute force login SQL injection DDoS attack

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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Improve performance Cause harm or unauthorized actions Protect systems Update software

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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Converting data into unreadable form Compressing files Copying data Deleting data

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Encrypted communication Faster browsing Anonymous access Free hosting

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

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

Q18. Why are updates important?

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

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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Creates passwords Blocks all traffic Detects and removes malware Encrypts networks

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 Known sender Proper grammar

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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Clicking unknown links Ignoring alerts Verifying email senders Sharing passwords

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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