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. Which of the following is a key principle of information security governance? User experience Performance optimization Risk management Cost reduction 2 / 60 2. What is the primary purpose of identity and access management (IAM)? To encrypt data To monitor network traffic To detect malware To control user access to resources 3 / 60 3. What does the principle of least privilege refer to in cybersecurity? Users should have access to all information Users should share their passwords Users should have administrative access Users should have access to the minimum amount of information necessary 4 / 60 4. Which of the following protocols is used to securely transfer files over the internet? HTTP FTP SFTP SSH 5 / 60 5. Which of the following best describes the purpose of a security information and event management (SIEM) system? To manage user credentials To block unauthorized access To encrypt network traffic To provide real-time analysis of security alerts 6 / 60 6. Which of the following best describes "containment" in incident response? Limiting the impact of the incident Eliminating the cause of the incident Identifying the incident Restoring normal operations 7 / 60 7. What does the term "root cause analysis" refer to in incident response? Identifying the attacker Restoring affected systems Analyzing network traffic Determining the underlying cause of an incident 8 / 60 8. 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 9 / 60 9. What is the primary concern of cloud security? Cost management Data protection and privacy Scalability Performance optimization 10 / 60 10. What is the first step in an incident response process? Eradication Identification Recovery Containment 11 / 60 11. What is the primary purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity? To manage user access To prevent attacks To encrypt data To detect and analyze attacks 12 / 60 12. Which of the following best describes the term "zero-day vulnerability"? A vulnerability that is already known and patched A vulnerability in open-source software A vulnerability that is exploited before it is known A vulnerability in outdated software 13 / 60 13. Which HTTP method is considered safe and idempotent? DELETE GET POST PUT 14 / 60 14. What type of attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic to make it unavailable to its users? Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Phishing SQL Injection Denial-of-Service (DoS) 15 / 60 15. What is the primary benefit of conducting regular security audits? To improve user experience To identify and address vulnerabilities To increase network speed To reduce costs 16 / 60 16. Which of the following is a symmetric encryption algorithm? ECC RSA AES DSA 17 / 60 17. Which regulation focuses on data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union? PCI DSS SOX GDPR HIPAA 18 / 60 18. What type of attack involves injecting malicious code into a website's input fields? Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Denial-of-Service (DoS) Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Phishing 19 / 60 19. Which of the following best describes a "cloud access security broker" (CASB)? A platform for application development A tool to monitor network traffic A type of encryption algorithm A service to manage cloud access and enforce security policies 20 / 60 20. Which of the following is a key component of the ISO/IEC 27001 standard? Information security management systems (ISMS) Network performance metrics Software development methodologies Data encryption techniques 21 / 60 21. Which of the following is not a component of the CIA triad in cybersecurity? Confidentiality Accessibility Integrity Availability 22 / 60 22. What does the term "risk assessment" refer to in cybersecurity? Identifying, analyzing, and evaluating risks Monitoring network traffic Conducting penetration testing Implementing security controls 23 / 60 23. What does the term "public key" refer to in asymmetric encryption? The key used for hashing The key used to decrypt data The key kept secret by the user The key shared publicly to encrypt data 24 / 60 24. Which of the following is a common method to prevent SQL Injection attacks? Implementing a firewall Using prepared statements Encrypting the database Disabling JavaScript 25 / 60 25. Which tool is commonly used for network scanning and enumeration? Wireshark Nessus Nmap Metasploit 26 / 60 26. What is the primary purpose of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)? To protect intellectual property To secure credit card transactions To enhance network performance To protect healthcare information 27 / 60 27. Which of the following is an example of biometric authentication? Smart card Fingerprint Security question Password 28 / 60 28. Which type of attack involves intercepting and altering communications between two parties without their knowledge? Denial-of-Service (DoS) Ransomware Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Phishing 29 / 60 29. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network? To detect malware To prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network To analyze network traffic To encrypt data 30 / 60 30. What is the purpose of role-based access control (RBAC)? To grant access based on user devices To grant access based on user requests To grant access based on user locations To grant access based on user roles and responsibilities 31 / 60 31. What is the purpose of the "lessons learned" phase in incident response? To punish the responsible party To improve future response efforts To identify vulnerabilities To recover data 32 / 60 32. What does the term "shared responsibility model" refer to in cloud security? The cloud provider is solely responsible for security The customer is solely responsible for security Security responsibilities are not defined Both the cloud provider and the customer share security responsibilities 33 / 60 33. Which of the following is an example of malware that replicates itself to spread to other computers? Trojan Worm Virus Spyware 34 / 60 34. Which of the following is a common method used to secure data in transit? Redaction Encryption Tokenization Hashing 35 / 60 35. What is a common method for securing cloud applications? Using weak passwords Implementing security patches regularly Ignoring access logs Disabling encryption 36 / 60 36. What does VPN stand for in cybersecurity? Virtual Private Network Verified Protected Network Virtual Protected Network Virtual Personal Network 37 / 60 37. 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 provides unauthorized access to a computer Malware that collects information about users without their knowledge 38 / 60 38. Which of the following is a common method for managing risk in cybersecurity? All of the above Risk mitigation Risk transference Risk avoidance 39 / 60 39. Which cryptographic algorithm is commonly used for digital signatures? DES AES Blowfish RSA 40 / 60 40. Which of the following is a key feature of a secure cloud environment? High availability Easy access to data Unlimited storage capacity Strong encryption of data at rest and in transit 41 / 60 41. 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 42 / 60 42. Which of the following best describes multi-factor authentication (MFA)? Using multiple forms of identification for authentication Using multiple passwords Using encryption for authentication Using single sign-on (SSO) 43 / 60 43. What is the purpose of hashing in cybersecurity? To authenticate data To encrypt data To provide a unique fixed-size value representing data To compress data 44 / 60 44. What is a common characteristic of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)? They are carried out by script kiddies They involve prolonged and targeted attacks They are short-term and easily detected They are focused on financial gain 45 / 60 45. What is the primary purpose of using Content Security Policy (CSP) in web applications? To prevent SQL Injection To prevent Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) To enhance performance To manage cookies 46 / 60 46. What is the primary objective of a rootkit? To gain unauthorized access to a computer system To steal personal information To encrypt files To hide the existence of other malicious software 47 / 60 47. Which of the following is a property of a good cryptographic hash function? Slow computation speed High collision probability Variable output length Deterministic output 48 / 60 48. Which of the following best describes the term "ethical hacking"? Hacking for financial gain Hacking to steal data Hacking to disrupt services Hacking with permission to find security vulnerabilities 49 / 60 49. Which protocol is used to provide secure communication over a computer network? FTP SSL/TLS HTTP ICMP 50 / 60 50. What is the first phase of the ethical hacking process? Covering tracks Scanning Gaining access Reconnaissance 51 / 60 51. 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 52 / 60 52. What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment? To encrypt data To monitor network traffic To exploit vulnerabilities To identify and prioritize vulnerabilities 53 / 60 53. What is the primary objective of penetration testing? To monitor network traffic To encrypt data To detect vulnerabilities in a system To manage security policies 54 / 60 54. What does the term "phishing" refer to in cybersecurity? Sending spam emails Encrypting user data and demanding a ransom Stealing data by installing malware Attempting to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity 55 / 60 55. What is the primary purpose of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework? To provide guidelines for improving cybersecurity To manage IT infrastructure To encrypt data To monitor network traffic 56 / 60 56. What is the purpose of a security policy in an organization? To improve system performance To encrypt data To establish guidelines and procedures for protecting information To define user roles 57 / 60 57. Which of the following is an example of a forensic tool used in incident response? Wireshark Nessus Burp Suite Metasploit 58 / 60 58. Which of the following best describes the term "security incident"? A successful phishing attack All of the above An unauthorized access attempt A breach of security policy 59 / 60 59. What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)? To detect unauthorized access to a network To analyze network performance To prevent unauthorized access to a network To encrypt network traffic 60 / 60 60. What is the primary difference between white hat and black hat hackers? Black hat hackers only target individuals Black hat hackers follow legal boundaries White hat hackers work with permission to improve security White hat hackers use advanced tools Your score is 0%
