Uncategorized Cybersecurity Screening Test by mfh.officials@gmail.com Jan 7, 2025 0 Comment Cybersecurity Screening Test 1 / 20 Which protocol is commonly used to secure data in transit? SSH HTTP TELNET FTP 2 / 20 What is the primary purpose of a Digital Certificate? To store user passwords To authenticate identities To monitor network traffic To encrypt files 3 / 20 Which encryption method uses the same key for encryption and decryption? Asymmetric encryption Hashing Symmetric encryption Public Key Infrastructure 4 / 20 What is the function of a DDoS attack? To infiltrate systems silently To steal sensitive data To gain administrative privileges To make a system unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic 5 / 20 What does the CIA triad stand for in cybersecurity? Cybersecurity, Integrity, Access Confidentiality, Information, Accessibility Confidentiality, Integrity, Authentication Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability 6 / 20 What is the function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)? To detect malware To increase internet speed To encrypt emails To provide secure remote access 7 / 20 What does XSS stand for in cybersecurity? External System Security Extra Secure Socket XML Secure Sockets Cross-Site Scripting 8 / 20 Which of the following is NOT a common type of malware? Firewall Virus Worm Trojan Horse 9 / 20 What does SSL stand for? Security System Logic Secure Server Link Secure Sockets Layer Secure System Layer 10 / 20 What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)? To encrypt passwords To automate login processes To provide an additional layer of security To improve user experience 11 / 20 What does the term "sandboxing" mean in cybersecurity? Encrypting sensitive data Isolating untrusted code for testing Blocking unauthorized websites Deploying security patches 12 / 20 What is the role of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system? To analyze security alerts in real-time To perform data encryption To patch software vulnerabilities To provide antivirus solutions 13 / 20 Which hashing algorithm is considered obsolete due to vulnerabilities? MDS SHA-1 AES SHA-256 14 / 20 What does the term "zero-day vulnerability" refer to? A vulnerability exploited the same day it is discovered A hardware issue A vulnerability patched immediately An outdated software flaw 15 / 20 What does "phishing" aim to achieve? To gain unauthorized access to sensitive information To install malware To monitor network traffic To overload a server 16 / 20 Which type of attack involves intercepting and altering communication between two parties? Phishing Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Denial of Service (DoS) Ransomware 17 / 20 Which of the following is NOT a common method of securing a wireless network? Disabling antivirus software Using WPA2 encryption Using a strong password Hiding the SSID 18 / 20 What is the primary purpose of penetration testing? To identify vulnerabilities To perform backups To install firewalls To test system functionality 19 / 20 Which of the following is a social engineering attack? Phishing Brute Force DDoS SQL Injection 20 / 20 What is the primary purpose of a firewall? a) To detect and remove viruses c) To encrypt sensitive data b) To monitor incoming and outgoing network traffic d) To scan for vulnerabilities Your score isThe average score is 65% 0% Restart quiz
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