Cyber Security Quiz

1. What is malware?

Hardware failure
Malicious software
A firewall

2. Which attack relies on tricking people?

Social engineering
Brute force
SQL injection

3. What does phishing try to steal?

Login details
Hardware
Internet speed

4. What is the main goal of a brute-force attack?

Guess passwords
Crash servers
Encrypt files

5. What does DoS stand for?

Denial of Service
Data over Security
Disk operating system

6. What is DDoS?

Distributed Denial of Service
Direct Data operation
Dual device system

7. SQL injection targets which component?

Database
Network cable
Keyboard

8. Which is a prevention method?

Firewall
Phishing
Malware

9. What does encryption do?

Makes data unreadable
Deletes data
Slows the internet

10. Which attack intercepts data in transit?

Man-in-the-middle
Firewall attack
Brute force

11. What protects a building from unauthorized access?

Physical security
SQL injection
Malware

12. Which password is strongest?

T9!x@2Lp#
123456
password

13. Penetration testing is done by?

Ethical hackers
Criminals
End users

14. Which attack causes downtime?

DoS attack
Encryption
Antivirus

15. Which limits user permissions?

Access levels
Malware
Phishing

16. What is ransomware?

Malware demanding payment
Firewall software
Encryption key

17. What is the weakest security link?

Humans
Servers
Firewalls

18. Which protects against malware?

Anti-malware software
SQL injection
Phishing

19. What attack modifies database data?

SQL injection
DoS
Firewall

20. What is the main aim of cyber security?

Protect data and systems
Slow networks
Stop software updates