ccc cyber security 100 MCQ

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Here's a comprehensive list of 100 multiple-choice questions related to cybersecurity

along with their answers:
1. What does the term "phishing" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?
A) A technique used to prevent unauthorized access to a system
B) A method of encrypting data during transmission
C) An attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information
D) A type of malware that spreads rapidly across a network
Answer: C) An attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information
2. Which of the following is NOT considered a basic principle of cybersecurity?
A) Confidentiality
B) Reliability
C) Integrity
D) Availability
Answer: B) Reliability
3. What does the term "firewall" refer to in cybersecurity?
A) A physical barrier used to prevent unauthorized access to a building
B) A software or hardware-based security system that monitors and controls incoming and
outgoing network traffic
C) A type of encryption algorithm used to protect data in transit
D) A tool used to detect and remove malware from a computer system
Answer: B) A software or hardware-based security system that monitors and controls incoming and
outgoing network traffic
4. Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
A) 123456
B) Password123
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C) CorrectHorseBatteryStaple
D) Username
Answer: C) CorrectHorseBatteryStaple
5. What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?
A) To hide the existence of data
B) To slow down network traffic
C) To protect data from unauthorized access
D) To delete sensitive information permanently
Answer: C) To protect data from unauthorized access
6. Which of the following is a type of malware that spreads by attaching itself to other files?
A) Spyware
B) Worm
C) Adware
D) Rootkit
Answer: B) Worm
7. What is the primary goal of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?
A) To steal sensitive information
B) To gain unauthorized access to a network
C) To disrupt the normal functioning of a website or service
D) To install ransomware on a computer system
Answer: C) To disrupt the normal functioning of a website or service
8. Which of the following is a common method of social engineering?
A) SQL injection
B) Shoulder surfing
C) Man-in-the-middle attack
D) Buffer overflow
Answer: B) Shoulder surfing
9. What is a "zero-day vulnerability" in cybersecurity?
A) A vulnerability that has existed for zero days
B) A vulnerability that has been exploited zero times
C) A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor
D) A vulnerability that only affects zero-day-old devices
Answer: C) A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor
10. Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?
A) Username and password
B) Fingerprint scanner
C) Security question
D) Captcha verification
Answer: B) Fingerprint scanner
11. What does the acronym "SSL" stand for in the context of cybersecurity?
A) Secure Socket Layer
B) Secure Software License
C) System Security Layer
D) Software Support Lifecycle
Answer: A) Secure Socket Layer
12. What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in cybersecurity?

A) To prevent DDoS attacks
B) To encrypt data transmitted over a network
C) To remove malware from a computer system
D) To block unauthorized access to a website
Answer: B) To encrypt data transmitted over a network
13. Which of the following is a best practice for protecting against malware?
A) Click on pop-up ads
B) Disable antivirus software
C) Keep software and operating systems updated
D) Share passwords with trusted friends
Answer: C) Keep software and operating systems updated
14. What is the purpose of a penetration test in cybersecurity?
A) To launch a DDoS attack
B) To detect vulnerabilities in a system
C) To encrypt data during transmission
D) To create secure passwords
Answer: B) To detect vulnerabilities in a system
15. Which of the following is NOT an example of biometric authentication?
A) Retina scan
B) Voice recognition
C) PIN code
D) Facial recognition
Answer: C) PIN code

16. What is the purpose of access control in cybersecurity?
A) To provide physical security
B) To prevent DDoS attacks
C) To control who can access certain resources or information
D) To delete sensitive information permanently
Answer: C) To control who can access certain resources or information
17. What does the term "endpoint security" refer to in cybersecurity?
A) Security measures implemented at the network perimeter
B) Security measures implemented on individual devices
C) Security measures implemented in cloud environments
D) Security measures implemented on web servers
Answer: B) Security measures implemented on individual devices
18. What is the purpose of digital forensics in cybersecurity?
A) To prevent all security incidents from occurring
B) To analyze and investigate security incidents after they occur
C) To encrypt network traffic
D) To provide physical security
Answer: B) To analyze and investigate security incidents after they occur
19. Which of the following is a common example of a security incident?
A) Routine software update
B) Data breach
C) Password reset
D) System backup
Answer: B) Data breach

20. What is the purpose of a security incident response plan in cybersecurity?
A) To encrypt network traffic
B) To provide physical security
C) To outline procedures for responding to security incidents
D) To prevent DDoS attacks
Answer: C) To outline procedures for responding to security incidents
21. Which of the following is a common example of a security breach?
B) Data leak
C) Password change
D) System backup
Answer: B) Data leak
22. What is the purpose of a security assessment in cybersecurity?
B) To evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and policies
Answer: B) To evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and policies
23. Which of the following is NOT a common example of a cybersecurity threat actor?
A) Insider
B) Phisher
C) Hacker
D) Firewall

Answer: D) Firewall
24. What does the term "honeynet" refer to in cybersecurity?
A) A network of honeypots
B) A type of malware
C) A secure method of authentication
D) A technique used to prevent DDoS attacks
Answer: A) A network of honeypots
25. What is the purpose of network segmentation
in cybersecurity?
A) To slow down network traffic
B) To isolate sensitive systems from the rest of the network
C) To delete sensitive information permanently
D) To prevent phishing attacks
Answer: B) To isolate sensitive systems from the rest of the network
26. Which of the following is a common example of a security vulnerability?
A) Firewall
B) Intrusion detection system
C) Buffer overflow
D) Antivirus software
Answer: C) Buffer overflow
27. What is the purpose of security patches in cybersecurity?
B) To fix vulnerabilities in software and operating systems

Answer: B) To fix vulnerabilities in software and operating systems
28. What is the purpose of a security token in cybersecurity?
B) To encrypt data during transmission
C) To provide secure authentication
Answer: C) To provide secure authentication
29. What is the primary purpose of a security policy in an organization?
B) To provide guidelines for protecting information assets
C) To block all incoming network traffic
D) To install antivirus software on all devices
Answer: B) To provide guidelines for protecting information assets
31. What is the purpose of a security audit in cybersecurity?

B) To monitor network traffic in real-time
C) To assess the effectiveness of security controls and policies
Answer: C) To assess the effectiveness of security controls and policies
32. What does the term "social engineering" refer to in cybersecurity?
A) A method of encrypting data during transmission
B) A type of malware that spreads rapidly across a network
D) A technique used to prevent unauthorized access to a system
33. What is the purpose of security awareness training in an organization?
B) To educate employees about cybersecurity risks and best practices
Answer: B) To educate employees about cybersecurity risks and best practices
34. Which of the following is a common example of a security control?
A) Antivirus software
B) Password manager
C) Web browser
D) Operating system
Answer: A) Antivirus software

36. What does the term "spoofing" refer to in cybersecurity?
B) A technique used to prevent unauthorized access to a system
C) A type of social engineering attack
D) The forging of data to appear as if it is coming from a trusted source
Answer: D) The forging of data to appear as if it is coming from a trusted source
38. What does the term "honeypot" refer to in cybersecurity?
A) A method of securing passwords
C) A network device used to attract and trap attackers
D) A secure method of authentication
Answer: C) A network device used to attract and trap attackers

39. Which of the following is a common example of a security framework?
A) HTTPS
B) ISO/IEC 27001
C) SQL injection
D) Buffer overflow
Answer: B) ISO/IEC 27001
41. Which of the following is NOT a common example of a security incident?
A) Phishing attack
B) Data breach
C) System backup
D) Ransomware attack
Answer: C) System backup
42. What does the term "cybersecurity" refer to?
A) The practice of securing physical locations from intruders
B) The protection of computer systems and networks from digital attacks
C) The process of encrypting data during transmission
D) The prevention of data loss due to hardware failures
Answer: B) The protection of computer systems and networks from digital attacks
A) Firewall
C) Buffer overflow
46. Which of the following is a common example of a security breach?
B) Data leak
C) Password change
D) System backup

Answer: B) Data leak
47. What is the purpose of a security assessment in cybersecurity?
B) To evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and policies
Answer: B) To evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and policies
48. Which of the following is NOT a common example of a cybersecurity threat actor?
A) Insider
B) Phisher
C) Hacker
D) Firewall
Answer: D) Firewall
49. What does the term "honeynet" refer to in cybersecurity?
) A network of honeypots
C) A secure method of authentication
D) A technique used to prevent DDoS attacks
Answer: A) A network of honeypots
50. What is the purpose of network segmentation in cybersecurity?
B) To isolate sensitive systems from the rest of the network

Answer: B) To isolate sensitive systems from the rest of the network
51. What is the primary goal of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?
A) To steal sensitive information
B) To gain unauthorized access to a network
C) To disrupt the normal functioning of a website or service
D) To install ransomware on a computer system
Answer: C) To disrupt the normal functioning of a website or service
B) Password manager
C) Web browser
D) Operating system

A) HTTPS
B) ISO/IEC 27001
C) SQL injection
D) Buffer overflow

A) Phishing attack
B) Data breach
C) System backup
A) Firewall
C) Buffer overflow


66. What does the term "
social engineering" refer to in cybersecurity?
B) Password manager
C) Web browser
D) Operating system

A) HTTPS
B) ISO/IEC 27001
C) SQL injection
D) Buffer overflow
A) Phishing attack
B) Data breach
C) System backup
A) Firewall
C) Buffer overflow


B) Password manager
C) Web browser
D) Operating system
D) To prevent DDoS
attacks
A) HTTPS
B) ISO/IEC 27001
C) SQL injection
D) Buffer overflow
A) Phishing attack
B) Data breach
C) System backup
A) Firewall
C) Buffer overflow



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Here's a comprehensive list of 100 multiple-choice questions related to cybersecurity

1. What does the term "phishing" refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

A) A technique used to prevent unauthorized access to a system

B) A method of encrypting data during transmission

C) An attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information

D) A type of malware that spreads rapidly across a network

Answer: C) An attempt to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information

2. Which of the following is NOT considered a basic principle of cybersecurity?

3. What does the term "firewall" refer to in cybersecurity?

A) A physical barrier used to prevent unauthorized access to a building

C) A type of encryption algorithm used to protect data in transit

D) A tool used to detect and remove malware from a computer system

4. Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

5. What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

A) To hide the existence of data

B) To slow down network traffic

C) To protect data from unauthorized access

D) To delete sensitive information permanently

Answer: C) To protect data from unauthorized access

7. What is the primary goal of a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack?

A) To steal sensitive information

B) To gain unauthorized access to a network

C) To disrupt the normal functioning of a website or service

D) To install ransomware on a computer system

Answer: C) To disrupt the normal functioning of a website or service

8. Which of the following is a common method of social engineering?

Answer: B) Shoulder surfing

9. What is a "zero-day vulnerability" in cybersecurity?

A) A vulnerability that has existed for zero days

B) A vulnerability that has been exploited zero times

C) A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor

D) A vulnerability that only affects zero-day-old devices

Answer: C) A vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor

10. Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?

A) Username and password

Answer: B) Fingerprint scanner

A) Secure Socket Layer

B) Secure Software License

C) System Security Layer

D) Software Support Lifecycle

Answer: A) Secure Socket Layer

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

B) To encrypt data transmitted over a network

C) To remove malware from a computer system

D) To block unauthorized access to a website

Answer: B) To encrypt data transmitted over a network

A) Click on pop-up ads

B) Disable antivirus software

C) Keep software and operating systems updated

D) Share passwords with trusted friends

Answer: C) Keep software and operating systems updated

14. What is the purpose of a penetration test in cybersecurity?

A) To launch a DDoS attack

B) To detect vulnerabilities in a system

C) To encrypt data during transmission

D) To create secure passwords

Answer: B) To detect vulnerabilities in a system

15. Which of the following is NOT an example of biometric authentication?

Answer: C) PIN code

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A) To provide physical security

B) To prevent DDoS attacks

C) To control who can access certain resources or information