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Introduction to Cybersecurity Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers

Explore the basics of cybersecurity, understanding its importance and how it helps protect our digital lives.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. What is the primary goal of cybersecurity?

2. Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself from one computer to another?

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

4. Which cybersecurity practice is recommended to protect sensitive information?

5. What is a 'firewall' used for in a network?

6. In cybersecurity, what does 'encryption' refer to?

7. What is the purpose of using VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

8. Which term describes a program that appears legitimate but performs malicious actions when executed?

9. Which of these is considered a strong password?

10. What is 'social engineering' in the context of cybersecurity?

11. Which cybersecurity measure involves scanning incoming emails for threats?

12. What is a 'zero-day exploit'?

13. Which type of cyber attack involves overwhelming the victim's systems with traffic to make it unavailable?

14. What does the 'https' in a URL denote, as opposed to 'http'?

15. In cybersecurity, what is meant by 'backdoor'?

16. What is the role of a 'White Hat' hacker?

17. Which of the following is NOT a type of cybersecurity threat?

18. What does 'SIEM' stand for in cybersecurity?

19. What action should you take if you receive an unsolicited and suspicious email?

20. Which of these is a feature of 'biometric security'?

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