ITPro Today's Cybersecurity Quiz 2024

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How well do you know the critical concepts and principles of cybersecurity?

This quiz contains 20 multiple-choice questions about a variety of topics. Carefully read each question and choose the option you believe is the correct answer. Each question is worth 1 point. Once you've answered all the questions, click the "Submit" button.

After submitting your responses, you’ll receive feedback on each question as well as an overall score.

How To Interpret Your Quiz Score:

0 Correct: Phishing Bait
1-5 Correct: Security Squire
5-10 Correct: Firewall Falconer
10-15 Correct: Password Paladin
15-20 Correct: Encryption Hero
All 20 Questions Correct: Cyber Sovereign

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1. What is considered a “threat” in cybersecurity?

1 point

A program that allows your computer to connect to remote apps and desktops.

Any factor that could potentially harm data and systems.

Unwanted notifications in web browsers.

Clear selection

2. What does "vulnerability" mean in cybersecurity?

1 point

A system that encourages users to create strong passwords.

Being honest about your feelings with your computer.

Any IT-related flaw or weakness that can be exploited.

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3. Which of the following is a common cyber threat?

1 point

Two-factor multiplexed digital upstreams.

Biohacking.

Phishing.

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4. What is the purpose of a firewall?

1 point

To prevent servers from getting too hot.

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic.

To encrypt and protect files.

Clear selection

5. What does encryption do?

1 point

Detects corrupted data and fixes it.

Scrambles and compresses data to increase internet speed.

Converts readable data into an unreadable format.

Clear selection

6. What is the primary aim of using a VPN in cybersecurity contexts?

1 point

To make remote access connections and data transfers more secure.

For subdomain masking.

To wipe sensitive data from a lost laptop or mobile device.

Clear selection

7. What principle does Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) operate on?

1 point

Make all users pass a CAPTCHA.

Keep it simple.

Trust no one.

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8. Which of the following is a form of malware?

1 point

Punters (IM-bombers).

Malicious scripts in spam email attachments.

Online bullying.

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9. What is Multifactor Authentication (MFA)?

1 point

Checking a single-password login multiple times.

Prompting the user to input one form of authentication multiple times.

Requiring two or more authentication factors.

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10. What does the Principle of Least Privilege dictate?

1 point

Unlimited access for all users except for entry-level employees.

The level of access should be proportional to a user's workload.

Bare minimum level of access for all users.

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11. What is the first crucial step in incident response?

1 point

Set off alarm within an organization by initiating a mass email warning campaign.

Detection and reporting.

Make all users immediately change their passwords.

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12. What is the role of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)?

1 point

To manage the schedules of security guards and bouncers in the metaverse.

To provide secure networks at trade events.

To aggregate and analyze security-related data within organizations.

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13. GDPR is a regulation concerning data protection in which region?

1 point

European Union.

North America.

Central Asia.

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14. What does HIPAA aim to protect?

1 point

All forms of data.

Personal health information.

Passwords only.

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15. What is a key aspect of secure Wi-Fi practices?

1 point

Storing Wi-Fi devices in a cool, dark environment.

Parallel free-access networks for guest users.

Strong encryption.

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16. How often should software updates and patching occur?

1 point

At least once a year.

As updates and patches become available.

Only when the device is new.

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17. What does role-based access control (RBAC) manage?

1 point

Remote logins.

Permissions based on user role.

The number of devices connected to a network at any given time.

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18. Which of the following is a recommended practice for mobile device security?

1 point

Install security apps.

Buy an insurance policy.

Use ruggedized casing and tempered glass to protect mobile devices.

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19. What is a major benefit of performing regular backups?

1 point

Backups keep data updated and reliable.

Backups minimize the impact of potential data loss.

Backups make servers run faster.

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20. What is the primary goal of an intrusion detection system?

1 point

To minimize network downtime.

To limit access.

To scan for and send alerts about any suspicious activity.

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