MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO CYBER SECURITY

1) "IoT" stand for in the context of cybersecurity ……..

[a] Internet of Things [b] Input-Output Technology [c] Information Overload Toolkit [d] International Online Tracking

2. VPN (Virtual Private Network) primarily provide ………….

[a] Firewall protection [b] Anonymity on the internet

[c] Enhanced download speed [d] Video streaming services

3. The primary purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity ………

[a] Protecting against physical break-ins [b]Monitoring web traffic

[c] Encrypting data transmissions [d] Filtering and controlling network traffic

4. The term for the practice of sending fraudulent emails to deceive individuals into revealing personal information ……….

[a] Malware [b] Hacking

[c] Social engineering [d] Encryption

5. What is cyberspace? ………..

[a] A physical location

[b] A virtual environment created by interconnected computers

[c] An alternate reality [d] A fictional concept

6. The primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) ……..

[a] To play online games [b] To secure and anonymize internet connections

[c] To access outer space [d] To send physical mail

7. The term for the deliberate spreading of false information online to deceive and manipulate people ……..

[a] Cyberwarfare [b] Cyberbullying

[c] Disinformation [d] Cyber espionage

8. The "URL" stand for in the context of web addresses ………

[a] Uniform Resource Locator [b] Universal Resource Language

[c] Unidentified Real-time Link [d] Universal Remote Location

9. The common cybersecurity threat in cyberspace ……..

[a] Solar flares [b] Hurricanes

[c] Malware [d] Earthquakes

10. The "ISP" stand for in the context of internet services ………..

[a] Internet Security Protocol [b] Internet Speed Provider

[c] Internet Service Provider [d] Internet Search Platform

11. The protocol is commonly used for sending emails in cyberspace ………

[a] HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) [b] SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

[c] VPN (Virtual Private Network) [d] FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

12. The primary goal of cybersecurity in cyberspace ……….

[a] To facilitate online shopping

[b] To eliminate all online risks

[c] To protect digital information and systems from threats

[d] To increase social media engagement

13. HTML stand for in web technology ………….

[a] Hyperlink Text Markup Language [b] Hypertext Transfer Protocol

[c] Hypertext Markup Language [d] High-Tech Multimedia Language

14. The programming language is primarily used for client-side scripting in web Development ……..

[a] Python [b] Java

[c] JavaScript [d] PHP

15. The role of a web server in the context of web technology ………

[a] Rendering web pages in browsers [b] Storing user data on the internet

[c] Hosting and serving web content to clients [d] Protecting against viruses and malware

16. The technology allows for real-time, bidirectional communication between a web server and a client browser ………

[a] HTML [b] CSS

[c] AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) [d] WebSockets

17. The primary function of a web browser ………..

[a] To create websites [b] To host websites

[c] To access and display web content [d] To manage database systems

18. The protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet ………

[a] HTTP [b] HTTPS

[c] FTP [d] SMTP

19. The main purpose of an IP address in internet communication ……..

[a] To specify a website's designed m

[b] To identify the physical location of a server

[c] To uniquely identify devices on a network

[d] To encrypt data transmissions

20. The internet protocol is used for sending and receiving emails ………

[a] HTTP [b] FTP

[c] SMTP [d] DNS

21. The term for the practice of obtaining sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication ……….

[a] Hacking [b] Encryption

[c] Phishing [d] Spamming

22. The internet browser is developed by the Mozilla Foundation ……..

[a] Chrome [b] Safari

[c] Firefox [d] Edge

23. The technology is commonly used to create and format web documents ………..

[a] TCP/IP [b] HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

[c] VPN (Virtual Private Network) [d] JavaScript

24. The primary purpose of a web browser ………

[a] To host websites [b] To send emails

[c] To access and display web content [d] To manage computer files

25. The term for a clickable link on a web page that takes to another web page or resource

…………

[a] Web marker [b] Hyperlink

[c] Web token [d] Internet shortcut

26. When was the first successful message sent over ARPANET, the precursor to the modern internet ……….

[a] 1960 [b] 1969 [c] 1975 [d] 1985

27. The technology was used to create the first web browser, called "World Wide Web

……..

[a] Mosaic [b] Netscape Navigator

[c] Lynx [d]HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)

28. The term for the practice of connecting different computer networks to form the internet

[a] Internetworking [b] Intranetworking

[c] Interconnecting [d] Intriguing

29. The primary purpose of the original ARPANET, the precursor to the internet …….

[a] To support military communication during wartime

[b] To provide free public internet access

[c] To enable global e-commerce

[d] To serve as a platform for social networking

30. The organization is responsible for managing the allocation of IP addresses and domain names on the Internet ………

[a] ICANN [b] UNESCO

[c] WHO [d] NSA

UNIT 2: CYBER CRIME AND CYBER LAW

1. What is cybercrime? …………

[a] A form of virtual reality gaming

[b] Illegal activities conducted over the internet

[c] A type of computer hardware

[d] Online etiquette guidelines

2. Which of the following is an example of a cybercrime? ………

[a] Playing online video games [b] Sending emails to friends

[c] Hacking into someone's bank account [d] Posting photos on social media

3. The term for a cybercrime in which criminals use deceptive emails or websites to trick individuals into revealing personal information …………..

[a] Phishing [b] Spamming

[c] Hacking [d] Viral marketing

4. The cybercrime involves illegally copying and distributing copyrighted digital material, such as music or movies …………

[a] Hacking [b] Phishing

[c] Cyberbullying [d] Digital piracy

5. What is a "botnet" in the context of cybercrime? ……….

[a] A type of computer virus

[b] A network of infected computers controlled by a remote attacker

[c] A secure online shopping website

[d] A social media platform

6. Which of the following is a form of cybercrime that involves harassing, threatening, or targeting individuals online? ………

[a] Hacking [b] Digital piracy

[c] Cyberbullying [d] Phishing

7. The primary motive behind cyber extortion, a common form of cybercrime ………..

[a] Gaining notoriety [b] Seeking revenge

[c] Financial gain [d] Political activism

8. The term for a cybercrime that involves spreading false information about someone with the intent to harm their reputation ……..

[a] Cyberstalking [b] Cyberbullying

[c] Cyberdefamation [d] Cyber hacking

9. The cyber law primarily deal with ……….

[a] Laws related to outer space

[b] Legal issues involving computer networks and the internet

[c] Environmental regulations

[d] Criminal law

10. The primary goal of cyber law ……….

[a] To prevent all forms of online communication

[b] To regulate social media usage

[c] To establish legal guidelines for internet-related activities

[d] To promote online anonymity

11. The area of cyber law deals with intellectual property rights, copyright infringement, and digital piracy ………

[a] Cybersecurity law [b] Information technology law

[c] Cybercrime law [d] Intellectual property law

12. Type of cybercrime involves unauthorized access to computer systems or networks with the intent to steal, alter, or destroy data ………..

[a] Cyberbullying [b] Hacking

[c] Online fraud [d] Phishing

13. The primary objective of cybercrimes categorized as "financial cybercrimes" ………

[a] Spreading malware [b] Gaining unauthorized access to systems

[c] Financial gain or theft [d] Cyberbullying

14. The term for cybercrimes that involve spreading false or misleading information with the intent to damage a person's reputation or credibility ………

[a] Online fraud [b] Cyberbullying

[c] Defamation [d] Hacking

15. The Type of cybercrime involves distributing malicious software that can damage or compromise computer systems or data …….

[a] Hacking [b] Phishing

[c] Malware distribution [d] Identity theft

16. The term for cybercrimes that target critical infrastructure systems, such as power grids, water supplies, or transportation networks? ………..

[a] Cyberbullying [b] Cyberterrorism

[c] Online fraud [d] Phishing

17. What is financial fraud? ……….

[a] Legal financial transactions

[b] Unintentional financial errors

[c] Intentional deceptive practices for financial gain

[d] Financial assistance for those in need

18. Which type of financial fraud involves creating fake financial documents or records to deceive others for financial gain? ………..

[a] Identity theft [b] Money laundering

[c] Forgery [d] Tax evasion

19. Which type of financial fraud involves intentionally providing false or misleading information on tax returns to reduce tax liability? …………

[a] Tax evasion [b] Tax compliance

[c] Tax transparency [d] Tax credits

20. What is "malware"?

[a] A type of computer hardware

[b] A form of online shopping

[c] Malicious software designed to harm or infiltrate computer systems

[d] A computer programming language

21. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious code that can harm your computer or steal your data? …………

[a] Virus [b] Worm

[c] Trojan Horse [d] Spyware

22. What is "ransomware"? ……….

[a] Malware that records your keystrokes

[b] A type of online shopping platform

[c] Malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom for their release

[d] A type of antivirus software

23. The remedial measures in cybersecurity primarily focused on ……….

[a] Preventing future cyberattacks

[b] Detecting ongoing cyberattacks

[c] Responding to and recovering from cyberattacks

[d] Promoting ethical hacking

CYBER SAFETY QUIZ 23 AUGUST