Cybersecurity Quiz

1. What does "phishing" refer to in cybersecurity?

A type of malware that encrypts files
A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information
A method of securing a network

2. What is the purpose of a firewall?

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
To physically protect servers from theft
To delete old files from a computer

3. Which password is the strongest example?

Password123
BlueSky!2026
YourName

4. What does MFA stand for?

Multi-Factor Authentication
Manual File Access
Mobile Friendly App

5. What is ransomware?

Software that locks or encrypts data until payment is made
A backup system for cloud storage
A browser extension for secure browsing

6. Which practice best reduces the risk of credential stuffing?

Using unique passwords and MFA on every account
Sharing passwords across trusted devices
Disabling automatic updates

7. What is the main purpose of encryption?

To prevent unauthorized access to data by making it unreadable without the proper key
To increase internet speed
To physically secure hardware devices

8. Which of the following is a common indicator of a suspicious email attachment?

It comes from a known sender and contains a clear business request
It has unexpected file types, urgent language, or unusual links
It includes your organization's logo and correct formatting

9. Why is patching software important for cybersecurity?

It fixes vulnerabilities that attackers may exploit
It guarantees that malware will never appear
It replaces the need for backups

10. What is the best reason to use a VPN on public Wi-Fi?

To reduce the chance that others on the network can intercept sensitive traffic
To make the internet faster for every device
To replace the need for passwords

11. What is the main risk of using the same password across multiple sites?

A breach on one site can expose accounts on other sites
It prevents phishing attacks from working
It guarantees that all accounts will stay secure

12. Why should organizations use least-privilege access?

To limit access so users only have the permissions they need
To allow everyone unrestricted access to systems
To remove the need for authentication

13. Which statement about malware signatures is most accurate?

They help identify known malicious software patterns
They only work on physical devices, not networks
They guarantee protection from all cyber threats

14. A user receives an email saying their bank account is locked and asks them to click a link immediately. What is the best response?

Click the link right away to resolve the issue
Verify the request through the bank's official website or phone number
Forward the email to everyone in the office

15. Your company laptop begins showing unusual pop-ups and files become inaccessible. What should you do first?

Pay the ransom immediately to restore access
Disconnect the device from the network and report the incident
Delete all files to remove the threat

16. An employee receives login alerts from another country at 2:00 a.m. What is the best action?

Ignore the alerts because they are probably fake
Change the password, enable MFA, and notify the security team
Share the password with a coworker to check what happened

17. During a suspected phishing call, a caller asks for your MFA code. What is the safest response?

Give the code to help resolve the issue
Refuse to share it and verify the request through an official channel
Send the code by email so there is a record

18. A vendor asks you to open a file from an email to complete a project update. What is the most secure choice?

Open it right away because it came from a vendor
Confirm the request through a trusted method before opening any file
Forward the file to your personal email for safety