Introduction to Cyber Security Quiz
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What is the primary function of SIEM systems?

  • Blocking harmful internet traffic
  • Encrypting sensitive data
  • Detecting and responding to security incidents (correct)
  • Managing user access control

    • Which cybersecurity measure focuses on fixing vulnerabilities in software and systems?

  • Regular Security Auditing
  • Intrusion Detection Systems
  • Patch Management (correct)
  • User Authentication Protocols

    • What does CAPTCHA help accomplish in online security?

  • Preventing unauthorized access
  • Differentiating between humans and automated bots (correct)
  • Encrypting user credentials
  • Blocking potential malware from user inputs

    • What type of cyber attack is characterized by overwhelming a system to render it unavailable?

    <p>DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of encryption in cybersecurity?

    <p>Protecting data confidentiality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is specifically designed for sending and receiving emails?

    <p>SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of a firewall in a network?

    <p>Block unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of malware allows hackers to gain administrative control over infected systems?

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

    Which network topology connects all devices in a linear form?

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

    Under which section of the IT Act is stealing digital assets classified as a cybercrime?

    <p>Section 65</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What protocol is typically used for browsing the web?

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

    In the TCP/IP model, which layer handles logical addressing with IP addresses?

    <p>Network Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of DHCP?

    <p>Assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the OSI model?

    <p>Standardize network protocols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing and routing?

    <p>Network Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The authentication to be affected by the use of asymmetric cryptography and hash function is known as:

    <p>Digital signature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)?

    <p>Translate IP addresses to MAC addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol operates at the Transport Layer and provides reliable, connection-oriented communication?

    <p>TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of DNS (Domain Name System)?

    <p>Translate domain names to IP addresses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is a technique that is used to verify a message’s integrity?

    <p>Message Digest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way a virus scanner works?

    <p>By comparing files against a list of known virus profiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which key is primarily used to establish secure communication in asymmetric encryption?

    <p>Public key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of a hash function in cryptography?

    <p>Ensuring data integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Indian IT Act addresses unauthorized access to computers?

    <p>Section 66</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which encryption algorithm is widely employed for securing data over the internet?

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

    What cybercrime does Section 66 of the Indian IT Act primarily pertain to?

    <p>Unauthorized system access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does a nonce serve in cryptographic systems?

    <p>Preventing replay attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of attack involves systematically trying every possible key until the correct one is found?

    <p>Brute-force attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What preventive measure can firewalls use to counteract virus attacks effectively?

    <p>Shut down all unneeded ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the penalty for intentionally destroying or altering required computer source code?

    <p>Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to 2 lakhs or both</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which detection method is commonly used by most Intrusion Detection System (IDS) software?

    <p>Anomaly detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is used for delivering data packets without guaranteeing delivery?

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

    What is the primary function of cryptography?

    <p>Securing communication by converting data into a secret code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a cryptographic hash function?

    <p>Data integrity verification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does authentication primarily provide in a system?

    <p>To assure the identity of user on a remote system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cryptographic technique involves using a single key for both encryption and decryption?

    <p>Symmetric encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What section of the IT Act, 2008 deals with using spy cameras to capture private parts of a person?

    <p>Section 67</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the updated version of the IT Act, 2000?

    <p>IT Act, 2008</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

    <p>Protecting against unauthorized access and attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>H@rdT0Gu3ss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?

    <p>Block unauthorized access and control traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does antivirus software primarily do?

    <p>Detect and remove malicious software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cybersecurity concept involves providing the least amount of privilege necessary to perform a job function?

    <p>Least Privilege</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of biometric authentication in cybersecurity?

    <p>Authenticating users based on unique physical characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Social engineering attacks using deceptive emails or messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Child pornography is an offence under section ________.

    <p>67 B</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Providing a secure, encrypted connection over the internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems?

    <p>Detecting and responding to security incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Intrusion Detection System</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cybersecurity principle involves isolating different parts of a network to contain potential security incidents?

    <p>Network Segmentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A key logger is what type of malware?

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

    The Information Technology Act 2000 is an Act of the Indian Parliament notified on

    <p>17th October 2000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

    <p>Symmetric uses one key, and asymmetric uses two keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Authentication is _________

    <p>To assure the identity of user on a remote system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is the concept for guiding information security policy within a corporation, firm, or organisation. What exactly is “this” in this context?

    <p>CIA Triad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a digital signature in cryptography?

    <p>Authenticate the sender of a message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In public-key cryptography, which key is used for encryption?

    <p>Public key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which device operates at the Data Link Layer and filters traffic based on MAC addresses?

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

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Cyber Security - Multiple Choice Questions

    • OSI Model Purpose: Standardize network protocols
    • OSI Layer for Logical Addressing: Network Layer
    • Authentication Method: Digital signature (using asymmetric cryptography and hash functions)
    • ARP Purpose: Translates IP addresses to MAC addresses
    • Reliable Transport Layer Protocol: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
    • DNS Purpose: Translates domain names to IP addresses
    • Data Integrity Verification Technique: Message Digest
    • MAC Address Filtering Device: Switch
    • Subnet Mask Purpose: Identifies the network portion of an IP address
    • Virus Scanner Method: Comparing files against a list of known virus profiles
    • Email Protocol: SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
    • Firewall Primary Function: Blocking unauthorized access
    • Malware Type for Administrative Control: RATS
    • Network Topology for Linear Sequence: Bus
    • Cybercrime Section for Digital Asset Theft: Section 65
    • Default Web Browsing Protocol: HTTP
    • Logical Addressing Layer (TCP/IP): Network Layer
    • Common Cryptographic Algorithm for Secure Communication (HTTPS): RSA
    • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Purpose: Assigning dynamic IP addresses to devices
    • Application-Layer Filtering Device: Firewall
    • Unauthorized Data Destruction/Alteration Penalty: Imprisonment up to 3 years or fine up to 2 lakhs or both
    • Cryptographic Hash Function Purpose: Data integrity verification
    • Authentication Purpose: To assure user identity on a remote system
    • Single Key Encryption/Decryption Technique: Symmetric encryption
    • Purpose of Nonce in Cryptographic Protocols: Preventing replay attacks
    • Cryptographic Attack by Trying All Possible Key Combinations: Brute-force attack
    • Firewall Protection Against Viruses: Shut down all unneeded ports
    • Cybercrime Act Year: 2000
    • Biometric Authentication Purpose: Authenticating users based on unique physical characteristics
    • Phishing Definition: Social engineering attacks using deceptive emails or messages
    • VPN Purpose: Providing a secure, encrypted connection over the internet
    • SIEM System Function: Detecting and responding to security incidents
    • Cybersecurity Measure for Vulnerability Updates: Patch Management
    • Purpose of CAPTCHA: Differentiating between humans and automated bots
    • Attack Involving Flooding a System with Traffic: DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)
    • Encryption Purpose: Protecting data confidentiality
    • IDS Acronym: Intrusion Detection System
    • Network Isolation Principle: Network Segmentation

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    Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts of cyber security with this multiple-choice quiz. Covering topics such as the OSI model, authentication methods, and network protocols, this quiz is perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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