Basics of Cybersecurity

1. : What is the main goal of cybersecurity?
(A) To increase internet speed
(B) To protect systems, networks, and data from digital attacks
(C) To design websites
(D) To reduce storage size

2. : Which of the following is NOT a type of cyber threat?
(A) Phishing
(B) Malware
(C) Ransomware
(D) Debugging

3. : A firewall is used to:
(A) Block harmful network traffic and unauthorized access
(B) Build websites
(C) Improve graphics performance
(D) Speed up processors

4. : Which of the following is an example of social engineering attack?
(A) Sending fake emails to steal login credentials
(B) Injecting malicious code into software
(C) Encrypting files with ransomware
(D) Infecting devices with viruses

5. : Antivirus software is designed to:
(A) Build databases
(B) Detect and remove malicious software
(C) Store large files
(D) Speed up internet browsing

6. : What does the principle of least privilege mean in cybersecurity?
(A) Giving users maximum access rights
(B) Giving users only the access necessary to perform their tasks
(C) Blocking all access for all users
(D) Allowing only administrators to log in

7. : Which of the following ensures that data is not altered during transmission?
(A) Confidentiality
(B) Integrity
(C) Availability
(D) Authenticity

8. : Denial of Service (DoS) attack aims to:
(A) Steal user passwords
(B) Make a system or network unavailable to users
(C) Encrypt files for ransom
(D) Spread malware via USB

9. : Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) improves security by:
(A) Using more than one verification method to access accounts
(B) Allowing multiple users on one account
(C) Encrypting only usernames
(D) Removing the need for passwords

10. : The “CIA Triad” in cybersecurity stands for:
(A) Cyber, Internet, Access
(B) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
(C) Code, Information, Authentication
(D) Central Intelligence Agency