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Cyber Basics

these are basics questions about cyber security

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What does the term "malware" refer to?

A type of secure encryption method

Software used to protect against cyber threats

Malicious software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to a system

A method to scan for vulnerabilities

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What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

A single method of authentication

A way of encrypting data

An additional layer of security that requires two forms of identification ?

A security measure that blocks all users from accessing a system ?

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What does the term "zero-day vulnerability" mean ?

A vulnerability that is found and patched the same day

A vulnerability that has been exploited by attackers but not yet patched

A type of phishing attack

A security update released without prior notice

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What does the term "patching" refer to in the context of cyber security?

Encrypting all sensitive files on a computer

Updating software to fix vulnerabilities and improve security

Scanning for viruses

Creating backup copies of important files

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What does HTTPS stand for, and why is it important?

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure - It encrypts data transmitted over the web to ensure secure communication.

Hypertext Textual Service Protocol Secure - It prevents hackers from accessing websites.

High-Traffic Protocol Secure - It speeds up the website's performance.

Hyper Transfer Secure Protocol - It protects users from phishing.

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Cyber Security Attacks

Cyber Security quiz helps us to increase our knowledge about attacks and basic terms

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What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA in online security?

Detecting malware

Authenticating users

Preventing automated bots

Encrypting data

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What is the primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in cybersecurity?

To speed up internet connections

To encrypt and secure communication over the internet

To block malicious websites

To boost Wi-Fi signal strength

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What type of software infects a machine, locks the files, and then asks for money?

Worm

Trojan

Ransomware

Browser Hijacker

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Question: What is a Denial of Service (DOS) attack?

An attack that encrypts data and demands a ransom

An attack that exploits weaknesses in a website’s coding to inject malicious scripts

An attack that overloads a system with requests to make it unresponsive

An attack that steals sensitive information through social engineering

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What is the term for a type of cyber attack that uses social engineering tactics to trick people into giving away sensitive information?

Phishing

Ransomware

SQL Injection

Denial of Service (DOS)

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What is the primary purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

To speed up internet connections

To encrypt data before it is sent over the internet

To monitor and control network traffic

To prevent computer overheating

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Network security

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Q:1- What does the term "port scanning" mean in the context of network hacking?

a) Blocking communication on specific network ports

b) Identifying open ports on a target system

c) Redirecting traffic through a secure port

d) Encrypting data on all unused ports

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In ethical hacking, what is the purpose of a penetration test in a network?

To disable a network's security systems

To identify and fix vulnerabilities in a network

To provide unrestricted access to unauthorized users

To increase the number of devices on a network

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Which tool is commonly used for packet sniffing in network hacking?

Metasploit

Wireshark

ZAP

SQLmap

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What is the first step an ethical hacker performs in assessing network vulnerabilities?

Exploitation

Assessment

Reconnaissance

Reporting

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Which of the following is a widely used tool for network scanning?

Nmap

Burp Suite

Zphisher

John the Ripper

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The average score is 80%

SOC QUIZ

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In SOC analysis, what is the purpose of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

To automatically block network intrusions

To collect, analyze, and correlate security events in real time

To provide a backup for critical data

To test vulnerabilities in applications

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Which of the following is the **first step** in an incident response process?

Containment

Detection and analysis

Recovery

Eradication

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What type of log is primarily used in identifying unauthorized access attempts to a system?

Firewall logs

Application logs

Authentication logs

System update logs

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Which of the following is considered an **indicator of compromise** (IoC)?

High CPU usage on a server

Presence of unusual outbound traffic

Unauthorized file changes

All of the above

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What is the role of **threat intelligence** in a SOC?

To predict and prevent potential cyber threats

To replace the need for manual log analysis

To configure firewalls automatically

To recover systems after an attack

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The average score is 50%