COPY: Foundations of Cybersecurity Quiz
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What is the main purpose of penetration testing?

  • To develop encryption algorithms
  • To install security patches
  • To simulate cyber attacks (correct)
  • To secure physical premises

    • What type of malware is designed to encrypt files and demand a ransom for decryption?

  • Trojan
  • Worm
  • Spyware
  • Ransomware (correct)

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

  • Network disruption (correct)
  • System compromise
  • Data destruction
  • Data theft

    • What does the term 'zero-day exploit' refer to in cybersecurity?

    <p>A vulnerability that is unknown to software vendors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide secure remote access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the acronym CIA stand for in the context of cybersecurity?

    <p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

    <p>To filter network traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which encryption protocol is commonly used to secure web traffic?

    <p>SSL/TLS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a software vulnerability that allows attackers to gain unauthorized access?

    <p>Exploit</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sending malicious emails</p> Signup and view all the answers

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