Cyber Security Basics Test | Free Skills Assessment

Q1. What is cybersecurity?

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

Q2. What does CIA stand for in cybersecurity?

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

Q3. Which is an example of malware?

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Firewall Patch Trojan Horse Antivirus

Q4. What is phishing?

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

Q5. Which password is strongest?

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

Q6. What is two-factor authentication?

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

Q7. Which is a social engineering attack?

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Phishing email DDoS attack SQL injection Brute force login

Q8. What does a firewall do?

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Encrypts data Monitors employees Filters network traffic Backs up files

Q9. What is malware designed to do?

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Improve performance Cause harm or unauthorized actions Update software Protect systems

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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Converting data into unreadable form Deleting data Compressing files Copying data

Q12. What is a vulnerability?

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

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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Keylogging DDoS Man in the middle Phishing

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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Social Security number CPU model IP address only Source code

Q17. What is ransomware?

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

Q18. Why are updates important?

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

Q19. What is a secure Wi-Fi practice?

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Open network Weak password WPA2 or WPA3 encryption Public sharing

Q20. What does antivirus software do?

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Blocks all traffic Encrypts networks Creates passwords Detects and removes malware

Q21. What is a data breach?

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Unauthorized data access Maintenance window System shutdown Network upgrade

Q22. Which is a phishing sign?

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Urgent message asking for info Encrypted email Proper grammar Known sender

Q23. What are backups used for?

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Data recovery Speed improvement Malware removal Access control

Q24. What is a strong security habit?

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Verifying email senders Sharing passwords Clicking unknown links Ignoring alerts

Q25. What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

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