Cyber Security MCQ Test 2

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1. Which of the following is not a common phishing indicator?

A. Security Information and Event Management

B. Security Information and Enterprise Management

C. Security Information and Encryption Management

D. Security Information and Environmental Management

2. Which tool is commonly used for network analysis and packet sniffing?

A. To collect and analyze security information

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

3. Where should security patches be applied first?

A. To delete old files

B. To find and fix security vulnerabilities

C. To encrypt data

D. To back up data

4. Which of the following best describes a zero-day vulnerability?

A. To create backups

B. To find and fix security vulnerabilities

C. To encrypt data

D. To monitor user activity

5. What is the purpose of a SIEM system?

A. Develop software

B. Encrypt data

C. Monitor and respond to security incidents

D. Create marketing strategies

6. Which of the following best describes a watering hole attack?

A. Encrypts data

B. Develops software

C. Monitors and responds to security incidents

D. Backs up data

7. True or False: Biometrics can be used as a factor in multi-factor authentication.

A. To identify security weaknesses

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

8. Which of the following is a common method to secure a web application?

A. To identify security weaknesses

B. To encrypt data

C. To monitor network traffic

D. To backup data

9. What is the purpose of a digital certificate?

A. The CEO

B. The IT department

C. Every employee

D. Only the security team

10. Describe a man-in-the-middle attack.

A. FTP

B. HTTP

C. SFTP

D. SMTP

11. What does the acronym 'SIEM' stand for?

A. To provide guidelines for securing information

B. To encrypt data

C. To backup data

D. To monitor network traffic

12. What does the acronym 'WPA' stand for in network security?

A. Bring Your Own Device

B. Bring Your Own Data

C. Bring Your Own Drive

D. Bring Your Own Domain

13. What is the main purpose of a penetration test?

A. Business Continuity Plan

B. Business Cybersecurity Plan

C. Business Compliance Plan

D. Business Contingency Plan

14. Which of the following best describes a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

A. To provide guidelines for securing information

B. To encrypt data

C. To monitor network traffic

D. To develop software

15. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of cybersecurity?

A. Encrypting data

B. Ensuring business operations continue during a disaster

C. Monitoring network traffic

D. Backing up data

16. Which of the following is a measure to protect against SQL Injection?

A. Only IT staff

B. Only management

C. All stakeholders

D. Only security team

17. What is the purpose of a digital signature?

A. Production servers

B. Test servers

C. Backup servers

D. All servers simultaneously

18. Describe a watering hole attack.

A. password123

B. 12345678

C. Pa$$w0rd!

D. qwerty

19. What is the purpose of a penetration test?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only the birthdate

D. Only the name

20. What is the purpose of data anonymization?

A. True

B. False

21. What type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

A. Write them down

B. Use a password manager

C. Use the same password everywhere

D. Share them with trusted colleagues

22. Which of the following is a common method to protect against malware?

A. True

B. False

23. Which of these is not a type of firewall?

A. True

B. False

24. Describe a man-in-the-middle attack.

A. Virtual Private Network

B. Virtual Public Network

C. Virtual Protected Network

D. Virtual Proxy Network

25. How can organizations protect against data breaches?

A. Using WEP encryption

B. Using WPA2 encryption

C. Using an open network

D. Disabling the SSID

26. How does a man-in-the-middle attack operate?

A. Router

B. Firewall

C. VPN

D. Switch

27. Identify a key characteristic of ransomware.

A. Antivirus software

B. Firewall

C. Spyware

D. Adware

28. True or False: A strong password policy ensures complete security.

A. A network of infected computers

B. A type of antivirus software

C. A secure network

D. A type of encryption

29. True or False: Social engineering attacks can be mitigated by employee training.

A. Open access to all users

B. Use of encryption

C. No need for passwords

D. Publicly shared information

30. What does the acronym BCP stand for?

A. Using encryption

B. Using a firewall

C. Using a honeypot

D. Using an IDS

31. What does the acronym CVE stand for?

A. To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

B. To backup data

C. To encrypt data

D. To detect malware

32. What is the purpose of a security incident response plan?

A. Encrypts data

B. Isolates a portion of the network

C. Monitors network traffic

D. Backs up data

33. What is the purpose of a security incident response plan?

A. True

B. False

34. What is the purpose of an SSL certificate?

A. To hide the user's IP address

B. To encrypt communications over the internet

C. To speed up internet access

D. To create a firewall

35. What is the role of an information security policy?

A. Wired Protected Access

B. Wireless Protected Access

C. Wireless Password Authentication

D. Wired Password Authentication

36. Which of the following is a common method to secure mobile devices?

A. True

B. False

37. What does the acronym IAM stand for?

A. Using a VPN

B. Using encryption

C. Using strong passwords

D. All of the above

38. Which of the following describes a brute force attack?

A. Using strong passwords

B. Enabling encryption

C. Installing security software

D. All of the above

39. Choose the best practice for managing passwords.

A. Virus

B. Worm

C. Trojan

D. Spyware

40. Identify a common method to secure email communication.

A. It deletes files

B. It steals data

C. It encrypts data and demands payment

D. It monitors user activity

41. Identify the main objective of a business continuity plan (BCP).

A. Virus

B. Worm

C. Trojan

D. Ransomware

42. True or False: Encryption can make data unreadable without the proper key.

A. Software that encrypts data

B. Software that monitors user activity

C. Software that deletes files

D. Software that spreads to other computers

43. What does the acronym 'SOC' stand for in cybersecurity?

A. Malware that replicates itself

B. Malware that looks legitimate but performs malicious activities

C. Malware that encrypts data

D. Malware that monitors user activity

44. What does the acronym CSP stand for in cloud security?

A. Using a VPN

B. Using antivirus software

C. Using a honeypot

D. Using an IDS

45. What does the acronym DLP stand for?

A. Malware that monitors user activity

B. Malware that encrypts data and demands payment for decryption

C. Malware that deletes files

D. Malware that spreads to other computers

46. What does the acronym HTTPS stand for?

A. It provides unauthorized access to a computer

B. It encrypts data

C. It deletes files

D. It monitors network traffic

47. What does the acronym SOAR stand for?

A. Software that records keystrokes

B. Software that encrypts data

C. Software that deletes files

D. Software that spreads to other computers

48. What is social engineering?

A. It replicates itself and spreads to other computers

B. It encrypts data

C. It deletes files

D. It monitors network traffic

49. What is the primary function of intrusion detection systems (IDS)?

A. Malware that triggers a malicious action when specific conditions are met

B. Malware that encrypts data

C. Malware that deletes files

D. Malware that monitors user activity

50. What is the purpose of encryption?

A. Worm

B. Trojan

C. Virus

D. Spyware

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