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