Cybersecurity - Exam
  • 1. What does a firewall do in cybersecurity?
A) Takes photographs
B) Measures temperature
C) Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
D) Records music
  • 2. What is two-factor authentication in cybersecurity?
A) Typing really fast
B) Using two different keyboards
C) Verification method using two factors: something you know and something you have
D) Writing two passwords
  • 3. What is ransomware in cybersecurity?
A) Software for photo editing
B) Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
C) Software for data backup
D) Software for word processing
  • 4. What is a vulnerability assessment in cybersecurity?
A) Process of identifying security weaknesses in a system
B) Finding job opportunities
C) Analyzing weather patterns
D) Planning vacations
  • 5. Why is regular software patching important for cybersecurity?
A) To organize files
B) To enhance video streaming quality
C) To change desktop backgrounds
D) To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs
  • 6. What is the purpose of SSL certificates in cybersecurity?
A) Repairing electronic devices
B) Secure online communication by encrypting data transmitted between a website and a user
C) Creating music playlists
D) Sorting documents alphabetically
  • 7. What is a zero-day vulnerability?
A) Software that has zero bugs
B) Security flaw that is unknown to the software vendor
C) Technical support available 24/7
D) Countdown to launch new products
  • 8. What is a good password practice for cybersecurity?
A) Writing passwords on sticky notes
B) Sharing passwords with friends
C) Using strong, unique passwords for each account
D) Reusing the same password
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