Interactive quiz

Cyber Security

Each attempt draws 15 questions from a bank of 100 original questions about data, identities, devices, networks, cloud services, threats, and secure behaviour. This is an independent, unofficial practice activity inspired by cyber security topics.

15 randomly selected questions Pass mark: 60%

Instructions

Answer all 15 questions and submit the form: each correct answer is worth one point. The material is original and does not reproduce official ICDL examination questions.

What is a Trojan?

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An apparently legitimate program that hides malicious code An email protocol A physical authentication device An encrypted backup copy

Before disposing of a company SSD, which method is more reliable than simply deleting files?

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Rename the drive Use an approved secure erase process or required physical destruction Hide the desktop icons Move files to the recycle bin without emptying it

Which feature is especially useful if a company smartphone is lost?

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Previously configured remote wipe Automatic volume increase Automatic screen rotation Permanent airplane mode

You receive obviously fraudulent spam with an “unsubscribe” link. What is the safest choice?

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Forward it to every contact Open the link and enter your password Reply with additional email addresses Report it as spam without using its links

Which statement correctly describes the relationship between a threat, a vulnerability, and risk?

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A vulnerability automatically removes every threat Risk exists only after harm has occurred A threat may exploit a vulnerability and cause harm A threat and a vulnerability are always the same thing

Which action is a priority when installing a new IoT device?

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Connect it to every available network Disable every security feature Keep the default password forever Change default credentials and apply updates

What does information availability mean?

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Data and services are accessible when needed Every file has a different password Data is never updated Every piece of information is public

Which combination uses two authentication factors from different categories?

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Fingerprint and facial recognition Password and a temporary code from an authentication app Password and PIN Two secret questions

How can personal details posted on social media help an attacker?

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They prevent the profile from being searched They can support fraudulent account recovery and social engineering They automatically encrypt every account They block every unwanted call

What does a keylogger record?

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Keys pressed on the keyboard Free disk capacity Only printed files Room temperature

After a ransomware attack, why may it be necessary to restore a version from before the attack became visible?

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To avoid recovering data that had already been compromised To share data without authorization To increase mouse speed To avoid checking backups

What is the purpose of an information security policy?

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Replace every technical safeguard Make confidential documents public Choose the colour of computers Define rules and responsibilities for protecting data

You need to access confidential data while using public Wi-Fi. What is the safest choice?

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Disable HTTPS to increase speed Share the data with other network users Ignore every browser warning Use a trusted mobile connection or the approved VPN

An AI-generated summary attributes a security rule to a linked document. How should you verify the claim?

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Count the words in the summary Read the original source and verify the passage, date, and context Accept it because the text is fluent Share it before opening the link

After resolving a security incident, why is a final review useful?

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To identify lessons learned and improve future defenses To delete all incident documentation To assign all blame automatically to one user To publish every credential involved

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