Cyber Security MCQ Test 1

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1. Fill in the blank: The process of converting readable data into unreadable data is called ___.

A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure

B. Hyper Transfer Protocol Secure

C. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Standard

D. Hyper Transfer Protocol Standard

2. Identify the primary purpose of antivirus software.

A. Using strong passwords

B. Input validation

C. Encrypting data

D. Using a firewall

3. What does a security operations center (SOC) do?

A. To encrypt data

B. To authenticate the identity of a user or device

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

4. What does the acronym BYOD stand for?

A. To encrypt communication between a web server and a browser

B. To authenticate the identity of a user

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

5. What does the acronym XSS stand for?

A. Input validation

B. Using HTTPS

C. Regular security testing

D. All of the above

6. What is a logic bomb?

A. Secure Sockets Layer

B. Secure Security Layer

C. Secure Software Layer

D. Secure Systems Layer

7. What is the main characteristic of a rootkit?

A. Cross-Site Scripting

B. Cross-Site Security

C. Cross-Site System

D. Cross-Site Spam

8. Which type of attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic?

A. Secure Sockets Layer

B. Secure Security Layer

C. Secure Software Layer

D. Secure Systems Layer

9. Who should be trained in cybersecurity best practices?

A. Cross-Site Scripting

B. Cross-Site Security

C. Cross-Site System

D. Cross-Site Spam

10. How does a buffer overflow attack work?

A. A vulnerability that is known and patched

B. A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor

C. A vulnerability that is used by insiders

D. A vulnerability that has a known exploit

11. What is the main goal of a security awareness training program?

A. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

B. Common Vulnerability Enumeration

C. Critical Vulnerability Enumeration

D. Critical Vulnerabilities and Exposures

12. What is a common method to secure mobile devices?

A. To educate employees about security policies and practices

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

13. What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication?

A. IT staff

B. Management

C. All employees

D. Only security team

14. Which organization is responsible for developing the OWASP Top Ten?

A. To educate employees about security policies and practices

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

15. Describe the purpose of data masking.

A. Wireshark

B. Metasploit

C. Nessus

D. Nmap

16. What action should be taken when a security breach is detected?

A. Advanced Persistent Threat

B. Advanced Protection Technique

C. Advanced Privacy Tool

D. Advanced Penetration Testing

17. What is a common indicator of a phishing attempt?

A. A threat from within the organization

B. A threat from an external hacker

C. A threat from malware

D. A threat from a competitor

18. What is the purpose of a SIEM system?

A. Slow performance

B. Unusual network activity

C. Unexpected pop-ups

D. All of the above

19. Identify the main purpose of a security audit.

A. To backup data

B. To identify vulnerabilities

C. To encrypt data

D. To create a firewall rule

20. What is the main goal of a blue team in cybersecurity?

A. To simulate attacks and test defenses

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

21. What is the main goal of data masking?

A. To defend against attacks and improve security measures

B. To simulate attacks

C. To encrypt data

D. To backup data

22. Which of the following is an example of a biometric security measure?

A. Simulating attacks to test defenses

B. Encrypting data

C. Backing up data

D. Monitoring network traffic

23. How does encryption improve data security?

A. Internet of Things

B. Internet of Technology

C. Input Output Technology

D. Internet of Transactions

24. How can businesses mitigate the risk of ransomware?

A. ISO

B. IEEE

C. NIST

D. OWASP

25. Describe a phishing attack.

A. A type of virus

B. A method of encrypting data

C. A social engineering attack

D. A firewall rule

26. Fill in the blank: A ___ is a decoy system to lure attackers.

A. Email phishing

B. Keylogging

C. SQL Injection

D. Denial of Service

27. Identify the main use of a honeynet.

A. Using software to hack systems

B. Manipulating people to gain unauthorized access

C. Encrypting data

D. Creating a firewall

28. What does the acronym 'PII' stand for?

A. Spear phishing

B. Keylogging

C. SQL Injection

D. Denial of Service

29. What does the acronym APT stand for?

A. To steal sensitive information

B. To encrypt data

C. To monitor network traffic

D. To backup data

30. What does the acronym PII stand for?

A. A sense of urgency

B. A request for sensitive information

C. A link to a suspicious website

D. All of the above

31. What is the main purpose of a security awareness training program?"

A. Security awareness training

B. Using encryption

C. Using a firewall

D. Using antivirus software

32. What is the purpose of a sandbox in cybersecurity?

A. Manipulating users into divulging sensitive information

B. Encrypting files and demanding ransom

C. Exploiting software vulnerabilities

D. Disabling security systems

33. What is the purpose of an intrusion prevention system (IPS)?

A. Urgent request

B. Unknown sender

C. Grammatical errors

D. Secure HTTPS link

34. What is the role of a security operations center (SOC)?

A. DDoS attack

B. SQL Injection

C. Phishing

D. Man-in-the-middle attack

35. Which of the following best describes a keylogger?

A. Well-written email

B. Urgent request for personal information

C. Trusted sender

D. Secure website

36. Which of the following best describes ransomware?

A. True

B. False

37. Which of the following is a type of denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

A. True

B. False

38. Identify the correct statement about firewalls.

A. A type of virus

B. A decoy system to lure attackers

C. A security protocol

D. An encryption method

39. Multiple Choice: What is a common sign of a compromised system?

A. To detect unauthorized access

B. To prevent data loss

C. To encrypt data

D. To backup data

40. What does the acronym IDS stand for?

A. To detect unauthorized access

B. To prevent unauthorized access

C. To encrypt data

D. To backup data

41. What does the acronym MFA stand for?

A. Intrusion Detection System

B. Information Detection System

C. Intrusion Defense System

D. Information Defense System

42. What does the acronym SSL stand for?

A. To isolate and analyze potentially malicious files

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

43. What is a key characteristic of a Trojan horse?

A. To collect and analyze security information

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

44. What is the main characteristic of ransomware?

A. Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response

B. Security Operations, Analysis, and Reporting

C. Security Operations, Automation, and Reporting

D. Security Orchestration, Analysis, and Response

45. What is the main purpose of a firewall?

A. To monitor and respond to security incidents

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

46. What is the purpose of a network firewall?

A. To encrypt data

B. To monitor user activity

C. To detect and remove malware

D. To backup data

47. What is the purpose of a security policy?

A. To attract and study attackers

B. To encrypt communications

C. To backup critical data

D. To speed up network traffic

48. Which of the following best describes a backdoor?

A. Encrypting data

B. Detecting unauthorized access

C. Monitoring user activity

D. Backing up data

49. Which of the following best describes a DDoS attack?

A. Virus

B. Worm

C. Honeypot

D. Firewall

50. Which of the following is a common type of phishing attack?

A. Security Operations Center

B. Security Orchestration Center

C. Security Optimization Center

D. Security Observation Center

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