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 A vulnerability in open-source software A vulnerability in outdated software A vulnerability that is exploited before it is known A vulnerability that is already known and patched 8 / 60 8.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