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