Cyber Security Quizz Dive into our tech quiz zone and put your technical skills to the test! Our quizzes cover a wide array of technical topics, perfect for sharpening your knowledge and challenging your understanding. Compete with others, see your rankings, and boost your technical proficiency. Start quizzing today! 1 / 60 1. What is a common indicator of a phishing attack? An email with urgent requests for personal information Increased network traffic Unexpected pop-up ads Slow computer performance 2 / 60 2. What is the purpose of hashing in cybersecurity? To compress data To authenticate data To provide a unique fixed-size value representing data To encrypt data 3 / 60 3. What is the purpose of role-based access control (RBAC)? To grant access based on user roles and responsibilities To grant access based on user devices To grant access based on user requests To grant access based on user locations 4 / 60 4. What is the purpose of a security policy in an organization? To encrypt data To establish guidelines and procedures for protecting information To define user roles To improve system performance 5 / 60 5. What is the purpose of the "lessons learned" phase in incident response? To identify vulnerabilities To improve future response efforts To punish the responsible party To recover data 6 / 60 6. Which of the following best describes multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Using single sign-on (SSO) Using multiple passwords Using multiple forms of identification for authentication Using encryption for authentication 7 / 60 7. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system? To encrypt network traffic To manage user credentials To provide real-time analysis of security alerts To block unauthorized access 8 / 60 8. What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? To analyze network performance To detect unauthorized access to a network To prevent unauthorized access to a network To encrypt network traffic 9 / 60 9. Which HTTP method is considered safe and idempotent? DELETE GET POST PUT 10 / 60 10. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network? To analyze network traffic To encrypt data To detect malware To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network 11 / 60 11. What is the primary objective of penetration testing? To detect vulnerabilities in a system To manage security policies To monitor network traffic To encrypt data 12 / 60 12. What is the primary difference between white hat and black hat hackers? Black hat hackers follow legal boundaries White hat hackers use advanced tools White hat hackers work with permission to improve security Black hat hackers only target individuals 13 / 60 13. Which of the following is a key component of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard? Network performance metrics Data encryption techniques Software development methodologies Information security management systems (ISMS) 14 / 60 14. What is the first phase of the ethical hacking process? Reconnaissance Gaining access Covering tracks Scanning 15 / 60 15. What is the primary purpose of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework? To manage IT infrastructure To encrypt data To monitor network traffic To provide guidelines for improving cybersecurity 16 / 60 16. Which of the following is a secure method for authenticating users in a network? Biometric authentication Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Passwords only Single Sign-On (SSO) 17 / 60 17. What type of attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic to make it unavailable to its users? SQL Injection Phishing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Denial-of-Service (DoS) 18 / 60 18. What is the primary purpose of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)? To protect intellectual property To secure credit card transactions To protect healthcare information To enhance network performance 19 / 60 19. What is the first step in an incident response process? Containment Recovery Eradication Identification 20 / 60 20. Which of the following is not a component of the CIA triad in cybersecurity? Confidentiality Integrity Accessibility Availability 21 / 60 21. Which of the following is a key principle of information security governance? User experience Performance optimization Cost reduction Risk management 22 / 60 22. What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment? To encrypt data To identify and prioritize vulnerabilities To monitor network traffic To exploit vulnerabilities 23 / 60 23. Which of the following is an example of malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers? Spyware Trojan Virus Worm 24 / 60 24. Which of the following is a symmetric encryption algorithm? RSA DSA AES ECC 25 / 60 25. Which of the following best describes a "cloud access security broker" (CASB)? A type of encryption algorithm A platform for application development A service to manage cloud access and enforce security policies A tool to monitor network traffic 26 / 60 26. Which of the following is a common method to prevent SQL Injection attacks? Implementing a firewall Encrypting the database Using prepared statements Disabling JavaScript 27 / 60 27. Which regulation focuses on data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union? PCI DSS HIPAA GDPR SOX 28 / 60 28. What is the primary concern of cloud security? Data protection and privacy Scalability Cost management Performance optimization 29 / 60 29. What is the primary purpose of using Content Security Policy (CSP) in web applications? To enhance performance To manage cookies To prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) To prevent SQL Injection 30 / 60 30. What is the primary benefit of conducting regular security audits? To identify and address vulnerabilities To improve user experience To reduce costs To increase network speed 31 / 60 31. What is the primary purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity? To prevent attacks To manage user access To detect and analyze attacks To encrypt data 32 / 60 32. Which of the following best describes "containment" in incident response? Restoring normal operations Limiting the impact of the incident Eliminating the cause of the incident Identifying the incident 33 / 60 33. Which of the following is an example of biometric authentication? Password Smart card Security question Fingerprint 34 / 60 34. What does the term "phishing" refer to in cybersecurity? Sending spam emails Attempting to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity Stealing data by installing malware Encrypting user data and demanding a ransom 35 / 60 35. Which of the following best describes the term "ethical hacking"? Hacking for financial gain Hacking with permission to find security vulnerabilities Hacking to disrupt services Hacking to steal data 36 / 60 36. Which cryptographic algorithm is commonly used for digital signatures? AES RSA Blowfish DES 37 / 60 37. Which tool is commonly used for network scanning and enumeration? Nmap Wireshark Nessus Metasploit 38 / 60 38. What does the term "root cause analysis" refer to in incident response? Restoring affected systems Identifying the attacker Analyzing network traffic Determining the underlying cause of an incident 39 / 60 39. Which of the following protocols is used to securely transfer files over the internet? FTP SSH HTTP SFTP 40 / 60 40. Which protocol is used to provide secure communication over a computer network? SSL/TLS FTP HTTP ICMP 41 / 60 41. What does VPN stand for in cybersecurity? Virtual Protected Network Virtual Personal Network Verified Protected Network Virtual Private Network 42 / 60 42. What is a common method for securing cloud applications? Disabling encryption Ignoring access logs Implementing security patches regularly Using weak passwords 43 / 60 43. What is the purpose of input validation in web applications? To ensure the correctness of user input To enhance user experience To improve performance To encrypt user input 44 / 60 44. Which of the following is a common method used to secure data in transit? Hashing Tokenization Encryption Redaction 45 / 60 45. What does the term "shared responsibility model" refer to in cloud security? Security responsibilities are not defined The cloud provider is solely responsible for security Both the cloud provider and the customer share security responsibilities The customer is solely responsible for security 46 / 60 46. What is the primary purpose of identity and access management (IAM)? To encrypt data To control user access to resources To monitor network traffic To detect malware 47 / 60 47. Which of the following is a key feature of a secure cloud environment? Easy access to data High availability Unlimited storage capacity Strong encryption of data at rest and in transit 48 / 60 48. Which type of attack involves intercepting and altering communications between two parties without their knowledge? Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Ransomware Denial-of-Service (DoS) Phishing 49 / 60 49. Which of the following is an example of a forensic tool used in incident response? Nessus Burp Suite Wireshark Metasploit 50 / 60 50. What does the principle of least privilege refer to in cybersecurity? Users should have administrative access Users should share their passwords Users should have access to all information Users should have access to the minimum amount of information necessary 51 / 60 51. Which of the following best describes the term "zero-day vulnerability"? A vulnerability that is already known and patched A vulnerability in outdated software A vulnerability that is exploited before it is known A vulnerability in open-source software 52 / 60 52. Which of the following is a property of a good cryptographic hash function? Deterministic output Variable output length Slow computation speed High collision probability 53 / 60 53. What is the primary objective of a rootkit? To encrypt files To steal personal information To hide the existence of other malicious software To gain unauthorized access to a computer system 54 / 60 54. Which of the following best describes ransomware? Malware that collects information about users without their knowledge Malware that exploits a zero-day vulnerability Malware that locks or encrypts files and demands payment for their release Malware that provides unauthorized access to a computer 55 / 60 55. What does the term "public key" refer to in asymmetric encryption? The key kept secret by the user The key used for hashing The key shared publicly to encrypt data The key used to decrypt data 56 / 60 56. What type of attack involves injecting malicious code into a website's input fields? Phishing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Denial-of-Service (DoS) 57 / 60 57. What is a common characteristic of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)? They are short-term and easily detected They are focused on financial gain They involve prolonged and targeted attacks They are carried out by script kiddies 58 / 60 58. Which of the following best describes the term "security incident"? A breach of security policy A successful phishing attack All of the above An unauthorized access attempt 59 / 60 59. Which of the following is a common method for managing risk in cybersecurity? All of the above Risk avoidance Risk mitigation Risk transference 60 / 60 60. What does the term "risk assessment" refer to in cybersecurity? Implementing security controls Identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks Monitoring network traffic Conducting penetration testing Your score is 0%
