Cyber Security Basics Test | Free Skills Assessment

Q1. What is cybersecurity?

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

Q2. What does CIA stand for in cybersecurity?

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

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Antivirus Patch Trojan Horse Firewall

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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Phishing email SQL injection DDoS attack Brute force login

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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Improve performance Update software Protect systems Cause harm or unauthorized actions

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 Copying data Deleting data Compressing files

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

Q13. What does HTTPS provide?

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Free hosting Anonymous access Encrypted communication Faster browsing

Q14. Which attack floods a system with traffic?

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Phishing DDoS Keylogging Man in the middle

Q15. What is least privilege?

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

Q16. Which is personal data?

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CPU model Source code Social Security number IP address only

Q17. What is ransomware?

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

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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WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Public sharing Open network Weak password

Q20. What does antivirus software do?

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Blocks all traffic Detects and removes malware Encrypts networks Creates passwords

Q21. What is a data breach?

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Unauthorized data access Network upgrade System shutdown Maintenance window

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Urgent message asking for info Known sender Proper grammar Encrypted email

Q23. What are backups used for?

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Malware removal Access control Data recovery Speed improvement

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