Cyber Security

9.Which security protocol is used to encrypt data transmitted over the internet, especially for online transactions?

10.A user types a website address into their browser but is redirected to a fake website that looks identical to the real one. This is an example of which threat?

11.Which of the following is a method of authentication that requires the user to complete a task to prove they are human, such as identifying distorted text?

12.What is the main purpose of automatic software updates?

13.A company's web server logs show that it received 10,000 requests per second from 500 different IP addresses simultaneously, all requesting the same page. The server became unresponsive. Which type of attack is this most likely to be?

14.Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious code?

15.A user receives an email that appears to be from their bank, asking them to click a link and verify their account details. The email contains several spelling errors and creates a sense of urgency. What type of threat is this?

16.A school network has three levels of access: administrators have full access, teachers can access student data but not other teachers' data, and students can only access their own files. This is an example of:

17.A company wants to protect against data interception during online transactions. Which security protocol encrypts data transmitted over the internet?

18.What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

19.Which of the following is a characteristic of a worm compared to a virus?

20.An attacker sets up a fake website with a URL similar to a real bank's website. When users type the bank's address, they are redirected to the fake site. This is an example of:

21.A user downloads a game from an untrusted website. The game runs but also starts recording the user's keystrokes and sending them to a remote server. What type of malware is this?

22.A company implements a system where employees must enter a password and then a code sent to their mobile phone to access the network. This is an example of:

23.Which of the following is the most effective way to protect against a brute-force attack on a password?

24.A school network uses access levels to control what users can do. Teachers have read-only access to student data, while administrators have full access. Which access level is most appropriate for students to access their own files?

25.A company uses a firewall to protect its network. Which of the following best describes how a firewall works?

26.An e-commerce website uses SSL to secure online transactions. What is the first step in the SSL process when a user connects to the website?

27.A user receives an email that claims to be from their bank, asking them to click a link and verify their account. The email contains several spelling mistakes and creates a sense of urgency. Which type of cyber security threat is this?

28.A hospital uses biometric authentication to secure access to patient records. Which of the following is an advantage of biometrics over passwords?

29.Which type of malware locks a user's computer and demands payment to unlock it?

30.A company implements a security measure where employees must enter a password and then a code sent to their mobile phone. What is this an example of?

31.A network administrator notices that the company's web server is receiving thousands of requests per second from hundreds of different IP addresses, all requesting the same page. Legitimate users cannot access the website. Which type of attack is occurring?

32.An attacker sets up a fake website with a URL similar to a real bank's website. When users type the bank's address, they are redirected to the fake site due to altered DNS settings. What type of attack is this?

33.Which of the following is a type of malware that spreads to other computers on a network without needing to attach to a host file?

34.What is the term for a security measure that uses a unique physical characteristic such as a fingerprint or iris scan for authentication?

35.A user receives an email that appears to be from their bank, asking them to click a link and enter their login details. The email contains several spelling mistakes. What type of attack is this?

36.Which of the following is a method used to prevent unauthorised access by requiring two different forms of authentication?

37.What is the name of a security protocol that encrypts data transmitted over the internet, especially for online transactions?

38.A company's web server logs show that it received 10,000 requests per second from 500 different IP addresses simultaneously, all requesting the same page. The server became unresponsive. What type of attack occurred?

39.Which of the following best describes a Trojan horse?

40.A school network uses access levels: administrators have full access, teachers can read and edit student data but not other teachers' data, and students can only view their own files. Which access level do teachers have for student data?

41.Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious code?

42.What is the process of sending fraudulent emails to a large number of people, claiming to be from a reputable company, in order to gain access to their details?

43.Which of the following is a form of social engineering?

44.A virus can replicate itself and spread to other computers on a network without needing to attach to a host file.

45.Which security measure uses a user's unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints or iris scans, for authentication?

46.Match each cyber threat to its correct description.

47.A firewall can be implemented as both hardware and software.

48.Which of the following is a security protocol used to encrypt data transmitted over the internet, especially for online transactions?

49.Place the steps of how SSL works in the correct order.

50.A company implements access levels on its network. Teachers have read-only access to student data, while administrators have full access. Which principle does this demonstrate?

51.Complete the sentence.

52.State the purpose of automatic software updates.