Cyber Security and Data Privacy MCQs

1. What does “cybersecurity” primarily protect?
(A) Physical buildings
(B) Human resources
(C) Computer systems and data
(D) Financial accounts only

2. Which of the following is an example of malicious software?
(A) Microsoft Word
(B) Antivirus
(C) Firewall
(D) Ransomware

3. What is phishing?
(A) A network protocol
(B) An attempt to trick users into giving up sensitive information
(C) A password cracking tool
(D) A type of firewall

4. What does “two-factor authentication” involve?
(A) Using two computers at once
(B) Two users sharing one password
(C) Verifying identity using two separate methods
(D) Entering password twice

5. Which of the following is NOT a strong password practice?
(A) Using a mix of upper/lower case letters, numbers, and symbols
(B) Using your birthdate as a password
(C) Changing passwords regularly
(D) Avoiding dictionary words

6. What is the purpose of a firewall?
(A) To increase internet speed
(B) To protect a network from unauthorized access
(C) To build websites
(D) To delete unwanted files

7. Which of these is a common type of cyberattack?
(A) DDoS
(B) PDF
(C) HTML
(D) HTTP

8. What does the “https” in a website URL indicate?
(A) The site is a government site
(B) The site is under maintenance
(C) The connection is secure and encrypted
(D) The site requires a password

9. What is the main goal of data privacy laws like GDPR?
(A) To control internet speed
(B) To protect intellectual property
(C) To safeguard personal information and ensure user consent
(D) To allow unlimited data sharing

10. Which of the following is a good practice for ensuring cybersecurity at work?
(A) Sharing passwords for team use
(B) Clicking unknown email links to verify senders
(C) Updating software and antivirus regularly
(D) Disabling security features for faster performance