Cybersecurity - Quiz
  • 1. What does a firewall do in cybersecurity?
A) Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
B) Measures temperature
C) Records music
D) Takes photographs
  • 2. What is two-factor authentication in cybersecurity?
A) Verification method using two factors: something you know and something you have
B) Using two different keyboards
C) Typing really fast
D) Writing two passwords
  • 3. What is ransomware in cybersecurity?
A) Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
B) Software for photo editing
C) Software for word processing
D) Software for data backup
  • 4. What is a good password practice for cybersecurity?
A) Reusing the same password
B) Sharing passwords with friends
C) Using strong, unique passwords for each account
D) Writing passwords on sticky notes
  • 5. Why is regular software patching important for cybersecurity?
A) To change desktop backgrounds
B) To enhance video streaming quality
C) To fix security vulnerabilities and bugs
D) To organize files
  • 6. What is the purpose of SSL certificates in cybersecurity?
A) Secure online communication by encrypting data transmitted between a website and a user
B) Creating music playlists
C) Repairing electronic devices
D) Sorting documents alphabetically
  • 7. What is a vulnerability assessment in cybersecurity?
A) Finding job opportunities
B) Process of identifying security weaknesses in a system
C) Planning vacations
D) Analyzing weather patterns
  • 8. What is a zero-day vulnerability?
A) Technical support available 24/7
B) Software that has zero bugs
C) Security flaw that is unknown to the software vendor
D) Countdown to launch new products
  • 9. Which term is synonymous with computer security?
A) Physical security
B) Biometric security
C) Cybersecurity
D) Network security
  • 10. What does computer security primarily aim to protect against?
A) Network speed optimization
B) Unauthorized information disclosure, theft, or damage
C) Hardware upgrades and software updates
D) User interface design flaws
  • 11. What is an exploitable vulnerability?
A) A vulnerability with at least one working attack or exploit
B) A vulnerability that enhances security
C) A vulnerability without any known exploits
D) A vulnerability that cannot be discovered
  • 12. Who is most likely to be affected by untargeted cyberattacks?
A) Cybersecurity experts exclusively
B) Only large corporations
C) Government agencies only
D) Normal internet users
  • 13. Which type of MITM attack involves hijacking routing protocols?
A) Message spoofing
B) WiFi SSID spoofing
C) DNS spoofing
D) IP address spoofing
  • 14. When did multi-vector polymorphic attacks first surface?
A) 2017
B) 2005
C) 1999
D) 2020
  • 15. Which of the following is NOT a common method used in phishing attacks?
A) Instant messaging
B) Phone call
C) Text message
D) Email spoofing
  • 16. What type of phishing attack uses personal or organization-specific details to appear trustworthy?
A) Spear-phishing
B) Generic phishing
C) Vertical escalation
D) Horizontal escalation
  • 17. What is often used as a starting point in privilege escalation attacks?
A) Direct hacking of system hardware
B) Exploiting side-channel vulnerabilities
C) Sending ransomware to large networks
D) Social engineering techniques, often phishing
  • 18. Which of the following is NOT a form of side-channel attack?
A) Analyzing residual effects on RAM cells
B) Phishing via text message
C) Leveraging hardware implementation faults
D) Exploiting electromagnetic radiation from devices
  • 19. Which type of privilege escalation involves gaining access to higher-level accounts?
A) Spear-phishing
B) Phishing
C) Horizontal escalation
D) Vertical escalation
  • 20. What is an example of tampering involving a physical attack?
A) Cross-site scripting attacks.
B) Distributed denial-of-service attacks.
C) SQL injection attacks.
D) Evil Maid attacks.
  • 21. What percentage of cyber security incidents involved internal actors according to the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 2020?
A) 10%
B) 50%
C) 70%
D) 30%
  • 22. Which step in managing information security culture involves setting clear targets and assembling a skilled team?
A) Post-evaluation
B) Strategic planning
C) Operative planning
D) Pre-evaluation
  • 23. How many sections does the UK government's National Cyber Security Centre divide secure cyber design principles into?
A) Three sections.
B) Seven sections.
C) Five sections.
D) Ten sections.
  • 24. What should be the severity of any successful attack on a secure system?
A) Unlimited access for attackers.
B) Maximum impact to test defenses.
C) Minimal severity.
D) Severe enough to cause major disruptions.
  • 25. Which of the following is a preventive measure in computer security?
A) Firewalls.
B) Data analysis tools.
C) Word processing applications.
D) Graphic design software.
  • 26. Which encryption standard is commonly used on USB dongles to enhance security?
A) Triple DES
B) RSA
C) Data Encryption Standard (DES)
D) Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
  • 27. What do Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs) integrate into devices to enhance security?
A) Intrusion detection systems
B) Cryptographic capabilities
C) Mobile-enabled access
D) Drive locks
  • 28. What is considered the most common hardware threat facing computer networks according to Network World?
A) Mobile-enabled access devices
B) Drive locks
C) Trusted Platform Modules
D) Infected USB dongles connected inside a firewall
  • 29. Which technology allows for hardware-based sandboxing of components in computers?
A) Drive locks
B) USB dongles
C) IOMMUs
D) TPMs
  • 30. Which feature of mobile phones enhances security by providing biometric validation?
A) TPMs
B) Drive locks
C) Thumbprint readers
D) IOMMUs
  • 31. Which certification is popular for secure operating systems?
A) Lean Manufacturing
B) Common Criteria (CC)
C) ISO 9001
D) Six Sigma
  • 32. Which security model uses a list of permissions associated with an object?
A) Capability-based security
B) Mandatory access control (MAC)
C) Role-based access control (RBAC)
D) Access control lists (ACLs)
  • 33. What can capability-based security be implemented at?
A) The hardware level
B) The language level
C) The network level
D) The user interface level
  • 34. Which open-source project is associated with capability-based security?
A) C++
B) Python
C) The E language
D) Java
  • 35. Who coined the term 'cyber hygiene'?
A) Bill Gates
B) Vint Cerf
C) Tim Berners-Lee
D) Steve Jobs
  • 36. Which company pushed out security fixes over the air in 2016?
A) Tesla
B) UPS
C) FedEx
D) ICV
  • 37. In the 2015 test, how far away were hackers able to remotely carjack a vehicle?
A) 5 miles away
B) 20 miles away
C) 15 miles away
D) 10 miles away
  • 38. What is a widely known digitally secure telecommunication device?
A) The SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
B) An analog radio.
C) A landline telephone.
D) A smartwatch.
  • 39. Which organization does the FBI work with to form a multi-agency task force?
A) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
B) National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C)
C) Federal Communications Commission
D) Department of Homeland Security
  • 40. What percentage of security incidents is estimated to involve human error?
A) Less than 50%
B) Exactly 100%
C) More than 90%
D) About 70%
  • 41. What technology allows customers to perform online secure transactions using hand-held card readers?
A) Biometric authentication systems
B) Virtual private networks (VPNs)
C) Chip Authentication Program
D) Two-factor authentication via SMS
  • 42. Who created the first internet computer worm in 1988?
A) Adrian Lamo
B) Robert Tappan Morris
C) John McAfee
D) Kevin Mitnick
  • 43. Who organized the foundational session in computer security at the Spring Joint Computer Conference in April 1967?
A) Markus Hess
B) Bob Thomas
C) Willis Ware
D) Ray Tomlinson
  • 44. What percentage of organizations did not increase security training in 2015?
A) 80%
B) 62%
C) 75%
D) 50%
  • 45. Which website was breached by The Impact Team in July 2015?
A) LinkedIn
B) Twitter
C) Ashley Madison
D) Facebook
  • 46. Which vehicle system was used as an attack vector in simple security risks?
A) Airbag deployment
B) Bluetooth communication
C) A malicious compact disc
D) Cruise control system
  • 47. Which Ukrainian hacker was involved in the Target Corporation breach?
A) NotPetya
B) Rescator
C) Lazarus Group
D) Guccifer
  • 48. Which city in Mexico received the first e-Drivers' licenses using a smart card platform?
A) Puebla
B) Monterrey
C) Guadalajara
D) Mexico City
  • 49. Which agency monitors cyber threats in India?
A) CERT-In
B) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
C) National Cyber Security Agency
D) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • 50. What was the name of one of the earliest computer worms created by Bob Thomas?
A) Reaper
B) Blaster
C) Creeper
D) Morris worm
  • 51. Which organization investigated 79 hacking incidents at energy companies in 2014?
A) The National Security Agency (NSA)
B) The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
C) The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
D) The Computer Emergency Readiness Team
  • 52. On what date did the US FDA release its recommendations for maintaining security in Internet-connected medical devices?
A) 15 November 2015
B) 1 January 2017
C) 28 December 2016
D) 30 June 2018
  • 53. When was the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 introduced in India?
A) 2013
B) 1999
C) 2020
D) 2008
  • 54. What was the response of Target and Home Depot to warnings about breaches?
A) They immediately fixed all vulnerabilities
B) They upgraded their security software
C) They shut down their systems temporarily
D) Warnings were ignored
  • 55. Who was an early example of a state-sponsored hacker?
A) Clifford Stoll
B) A Ukrainian power grid operator
C) An internet activist
D) Markus Hess
  • 56. Who is believed to have perpetrated the Office of Personnel Management hack?
A) Iranian hackers
B) Chinese hackers
C) Russian hackers
D) North Korean hackers
  • 57. What method did hackers use to gain access to Rome Laboratory's systems?
A) SQL injection
B) Trojan horses
C) Phishing emails
D) Brute force attacks
  • 58. What book recounts Markus Hess's hacking activities for the KGB?
A) The Cuckoo's Egg
B) Ghost in the Wires
C) Data and Goliath
D) Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know
  • 59. Which attack involved spear-phising, destruction of files, and denial-of-service?
A) An attack on a social media platform
B) The 2015 Ukraine power grid hack
C) A bank data breach in 2021
D) A ransomware attack on healthcare facilities
  • 60. What technology is used by FedEx and UPS for tracking shipments?
A) Barcodes
B) GPS
C) RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
D) Bluetooth
  • 61. Which type of equipment has been successfully attacked in hospitals?
A) Hospital cafeteria systems
B) In-hospital diagnostic equipment
C) Medical training simulators
D) Patient transport vehicles
  • 62. Which company started offering commercial access control systems and computer security software products in the late 1970s?
A) Microsoft
B) IBM
C) Netscape
D) Apple
  • 63. When was the United States Cyber Command created?
A) 2015
B) 2009
C) 2008
D) 2010
  • 64. What is cyber attribution?
A) Finding who perpetrated a cyberattack.
B) Encrypting data for secure transmission.
C) Logging user activity on a network.
D) Detecting and eliminating malware.
  • 65. What is the first key component of a computer security incident response plan?
A) Preparation
B) Post incident activity
C) Detection and analysis
D) Containment, eradication and recovery
  • 66. Who provided documents exposing NSA global surveillance in 2013?
A) Julian Assange
B) Edward Snowden
C) Mark Zuckerberg
D) Chelsea Manning
  • 67. Which Canadian organization is responsible for mitigating threats to Canada's critical infrastructure?
A) Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC)
B) Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST)
C) Council of Europe
D) European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA)
  • 68. What is digital hygiene analogous to?
A) Sleep patterns
B) Physical fitness
C) Personal hygiene
D) Dietary habits
  • 69. What is one of the main pillars of Canada's cyber security strategy?
A) Securing government systems.
B) Managing European network security.
C) Coordinating global CSIRTs.
D) Regulating international data protection laws.
  • 70. Which type of devices are becoming more common targets for cyberattacks due to their increasing number?
A) Healthcare providers' networks
B) Home automation devices like the Nest thermostat
C) Smartphones and tablets
D) Desktop computers
  • 71. Who wrote the Reaper program to destroy the Creeper worm?
A) Willis Ware
B) Markus Hess
C) Ray Tomlinson
D) Bob Thomas
  • 72. In what year did over a hundred intrusions occur at the Rome Laboratory?
A) 2000
B) 1988
C) 2010
D) 1994
  • 73. In what decade did computer security begin to expand beyond academia due to increased connectivity?
A) 2000s
B) 1980s
C) 1990s
D) 1970s
  • 74. What percentage of organizations reported a 'problematic shortage' of cybersecurity skills in 2016?
A) 28%
B) 46%
C) 50%
D) 35%
  • 75. What is one example of a large corporation that experienced a data breach involving clients' credit card details?
A) Nest
B) Home Depot
C) HBGary Federal
D) Sony Pictures
  • 76. What action did Avid Life Media CEO Noel Biderman take after the Ashley Madison breach?
A) He denied any wrongdoing
B) He resigned
C) He increased security measures
D) He took legal action against The Impact Team
  • 77. Which organization is part of the National Cyber Security Division of the United States Department of Homeland Security?
A) NEI
B) US-CERT
C) CERT/CC
D) NRC
  • 78. How many credit cards were stolen from Target Corporation in 2013?
A) Roughly 40 million
B) 60 million
C) 25 million
D) 10 million
  • 79. What technology are long-distance bus companies switching to?
A) E-ticketing transactions
B) Manual ticket sales
C) Barter systems
D) Paper tickets
  • 80. What was the primary target of the Stuxnet attack in 2010?
A) U.S. military systems
B) Israeli government networks
C) European power grids
D) Iran's nuclear centrifuges
  • 81. Which company was affected by a credit card details breach in early 2007?
A) Home Depot
B) TJX
C) Target Corporation
D) Office of Personnel Management
  • 82. Which technology enables shopping mall kiosks to issue on-the-spot credit cards?
A) Contactless payment systems
B) Blockchain-based transactions
C) QR code scanning
D) Instant Issuance technology
  • 83. Which coalition did Public Safety Canada partner with to launch the Cyber Security Cooperation Program?
A) Council of Europe
B) STOP.THINK.CONNECT
C) Canadian Cyber Incident Response Centre (CCIRC)
D) European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA)
  • 84. Which of the following is NOT a method used in access authorization?
A) Passwords.
B) Smart cards.
C) Port scanning.
D) Biometric systems.
  • 85. What is a consequence of a simple power outage at an airport?
A) It only affects the local area
B) It can cause worldwide repercussions
C) It improves airport efficiency
D) It has no significant impact
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