Advanced Cyber Security Knowledge Assessment

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1. 1

   What is the primary goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

   A To make a service unavailable to its intended users B To steal sensitive data from a server C To gain unauthorized access to a system
2. 2

   Which of the following is a technique used to protect against SQL injection attacks?

   A Disabling JavaScript in browsers B Using prepared statements and parameterized queries C Implementing CAPTCHA verifications
3. 3

   What is the function of a firewall in a network?

   A To increase network bandwidth B To decrypt encrypted data C To filter incoming and outgoing traffic based on rules
4. 4

   Which type of malware is designed to gain covert control over computers?

   A Adware B Rootkit C Keylogger
5. 5

   What is the purpose of social engineering attacks?

   A To manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information B To introduce malware via hardware components C To block network traffic
6. 6

   What does the term 'phishing' refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

   A Fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy source B Sending unsolicited emails in bulk C Scanning networks for vulnerabilities
7. 7

   Which cybersecurity principle ensures that data is not altered during transmission?

   A Confidentiality B Availability C Integrity
8. 8

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

   A Password and security question B Password and a fingerprint scan C Password and email confirmation
9. 9

   What is a zero-day vulnerability?

   A A vulnerability that requires immediate patching by users B A vulnerability not yet known to the software vendor C A vulnerability that affects all operating systems
10. 10

    Which of the following is best practice to enhance password security?

    A Using easily remembered words or phrases B Changing passwords every year C Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols