Topic 6-7 Test 2 Digital Security, Ethics and Privacy

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What is the primary objective of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack? *

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A) To encrypt the target's data

B) To steal personal information

C) To overload the target system with requests

D) To introduce malware into the system

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?
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A) Using a password and an SMS code to log in

B) Entering two different passwords to access accounts

C) Using a password and a username to log in

D) Scanning a fingerprint and entering a PIN

What distinguishes a 'man-in-the-middle' attack?
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A) Data is intercepted during transmission between two parties

B) A virus is inserted directly into the company’s servers

C) Malware is installed on a personal device through phishing

D) The attacker physically steals the target's computer

What role does encryption play in digital security?
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A) It detects and removes viruses from email

B) It scrambles data to prevent unauthorized access

C) It serves as a firewall

D) It manages passwords

Which of these is a true statement about rootkits?
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A) They are easy to detect

B) They can enable unauthorized access to the computer

C) They are a form of antivirus

D) They enhance the performance of the computer

In the context of cybersecurity, what is 'phishing'?
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A) Directly attacking a network's physical infrastructure

B) Sending emails that request confidential information

C) Installing malicious software onto a computer

D) Creating a flood of traffic to overwhelm a system

Which is NOT a characteristic of spyware?
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A) Monitoring user activities without permission

B) Stealing credit card numbers

C) Enhancing network security

D) Collecting personal information

What is a botnet used for in cyber attacks?
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A) To create independent artificial intelligence

B) To conduct a single operation autonomously

C) To infect computers and use them to launch attacks

D) To provide security against potential threats

What does a firewall do?
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A) It detects and removes spyware

B) It encrypts passwords

C) It blocks unauthorized access to a network

D) It increases the speed of the network

Which of the following best defines social engineering in the context of information security?
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A) Breaking into buildings to steal physical servers

B) Manipulating people into revealing confidential information

C) Engineering social media algorithms

D) Using software to engineer social interactions online

The term 'adware' refers to:
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A) Software designed to display unwanted advertisements

B) Software that automatically adapts to learn about its user

C) A form of virus specifically affecting ads

D) Advanced software used by advertisers to target users

How does a 'Trojan horse' malware work?
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A) It replicates itself through computer networks

B) It disguises itself as legitimate software

C) It bombards the system with requests, denying service

D) It encrypts files and demands a ransom

What is a primary function of digital rights management (DRM)?
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A) To manage digital marketing strategies

B) To prevent unauthorized redistribution of digital media

C) To enhance the graphics of digital media

D) To monitor the rights of digital media on social networks

Which statement about VPNs is true?
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A) They can decrease your internet connection speed due to encryption

B) They primarily protect users from viruses

C) They are primarily used to monitor employee internet usage

D) They replace the need for antivirus software

The process of verifying the identity of a person or device is known as:
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A) Encryption

B) Authentication

C) Authorization

D) Logging

What is the purpose of using WPA2 encryption on a Wi-Fi network?
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A) To speed up the connection

B) To prevent unauthorized network access

C) To filter out harmful websites

D) To monitor network traffic

Which is a true statement about the use of strong passwords?
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A) They need to be complex to be effective

B) They should be easily memorable

C) They should be the same across all accounts for consistency

D) They require special software to be created

What type of cyber threat involves exploiting personal connections via fake emails or websites?
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A) Virus

B) Phishing

C) Trojan horse

D) Rootkit

Which of these is considered a good practice when creating a password?
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A) Use a mix of family names and birthdays

B) Keep it simple so it's easy to remember

C) Use a complex combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

D) Change it only when there is a security breach

CAPTCHAs are used to:
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A) Encrypt data sent over the internet

B) Verify that the user is human

C) Store passwords securely

D) Speed up website access

Which of the following is NOT a function of a proxy server?
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A) To filter content

B) To provide shared network connections

C) To encrypt private data

D) To cache data

What feature of a virus distinguishes it from other malware like a worm?
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A) It does not need a host program to spread

B) It can replicate itself automatically

C) It requires human action to propagate

D) It is detectable by antivirus software

Rootkits are primarily used for:
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A) Stealing passwords directly

B) Creating a backdoor to a system for future access

C) Encrypting data to demand ransom

D) Overloading networks to deny service

'Logic bombs' are so named because they:
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A) Explode when exposed to water

B) Execute malicious code based on a logical condition

C) Use complex logical algorithms to bypass security

D) Are used in solving logical puzzles

In cybersecurity, 'whitelisting' refers to:
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A) Listing all users who are banned from the system

B) Allowing access only to pre-approved software or websites

C) Detecting white-hat hackers in the system

D) Encrypting a list of sensitive information

A 'honeypot' in terms of network security is:
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A) A trap set to detect, deflect, or study attempts at unauthorized use of information systems

B) A highly secured network that blocks all incoming and outgoing traffic

C) A type of malware that lures users with attractive offers

D) A secure place to keep physical network servers

How do 'backdoors' in software pose a risk?
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A) They allow developers to quickly fix bugs in the software

B) They encrypt data unnecessarily

C) They provide remote access to hackers

D) They are used primarily by government agencies

Which technique is a preventive measure to protect against spyware?
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A) Using complex passwords

B) Regularly updating software

C) Installing multiple firewalls

D) Never using public Wi-Fi

'Deep packet inspection' helps in:
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A) Increasing internet speed

B) Viewing contents of data packets to identify, manage, or block specific data

C) Encrypting entire data packets

D) Reducing data packet size

What does the term 'black hat hacker' signify?
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A) A hacker who works within legal constraints

B) A hacker who breaks into systems for malicious purposes

C) A cybersecurity professional in corporate environments

D) A hacker who only uses Linux systems

What is the main disadvantage of using a simple password?
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A) It can be easily forgotten

B) It is less secure and more susceptible to brute-force attacks

C) It requires frequent changes

D) It is incompatible with most modern systems

Which of the following accurately describes 'cookie poisoning'?
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A) The process of developing new cookies for data storage

B) The legal use of cookies in corporate environments

C) The manipulation of cookies to conduct fraudulent acts

D) Deleting all cookies to speed up system performance

Which is an essential practice for securing mobile devices?
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A) Keeping Bluetooth on at all times

B) Using a screen lock with a simple PIN

C) Regularly updating the operating system and apps

D) Avoiding the use of passwords

A 'Zero-day exploit' is so named because:
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A) It takes zero effort to mitigate

B) It exploits a vulnerability before developers have any days to fix it

C) It lasts for zero days only

D) It is the least harmful exploit

What function does 'SSL encryption' serve on a website?
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A) It speeds up the loading of the website

B) It serves as a firewall

C) It secures connections by encrypting information

D) It detects user locations

An attack that is structured as a legitimate and useful piece of software but harms your system upon installation is known as a:
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A) Logic bomb

B) Trojan horse

C) Virus

D) Worm

What is typically NOT a feature of spyware?
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A) Monitoring user behavior without their knowledge

B) Advertising unwanted products

C) Encrypting files and demanding ransom

D) Collecting keystrokes

'DNS spoofing' can result in:
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A) Faster internet connections

B) Redirecting users to fraudulent sites

C) Improved website security

D) Enhanced privacy for users

What does the 'principle of least privilege' entail?
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A) Giving users the least amount of training necessary

B) Restricting user privileges to the minimum necessary to perform their tasks

C) Using the least number of software tools in an organization

D) Hiring the least number of IT staff possible

Cloud computing security is essential because:
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A) It is more vulnerable than local storage

B) It often contains critical and sensitive information

C) It is always public

D) It cannot be encrypted

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