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

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Firewall Trojan Horse Antivirus Patch

Q4. What is phishing?

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

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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SQL injection Phishing email DDoS attack Brute force login

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Monitors employees Encrypts data Backs up files Filters network traffic

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Protect systems Update software Improve performance Cause harm or unauthorized actions

Q10. Which is a secure practice?

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Reusing passwords Disabling updates Regular software patching Sharing credentials

Q11. What is encryption?

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Copying data Deleting data Compressing files Converting data into unreadable form

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Free hosting Encrypted communication Faster browsing Anonymous access

Q14. Which attack floods a system with traffic?

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DDoS Keylogging Phishing 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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Source code CPU model Social Security number IP address only

Q17. What is ransomware?

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

Q18. Why are updates important?

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

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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Open network WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Public sharing Weak password

Q20. What does antivirus software do?

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Blocks all traffic Creates passwords Detects and removes malware Encrypts networks

Q21. What is a data breach?

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Maintenance window System shutdown Network upgrade Unauthorized data access

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Encrypted email Known sender Proper grammar Urgent message asking for info

Q23. What are backups used for?

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Malware removal Speed improvement Access control Data recovery

Q24. What is a strong security habit?

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Ignoring alerts Verifying email senders Sharing passwords Clicking unknown links

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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