by mante.velma
As cyber threats continue to grow in complexity and frequency, the role of a cybersecurity analyst becomes increasingly vital. This quiz will challenge your understanding of key concepts, tools, and practices essential for safeguarding digital assets. Sharpen your skills and see how well you can protect against cyber adversaries!
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Cybersecurity Analyst Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?
To encrypt data
To monitor network traffic
To block unauthorized access
To detect malware
2. Which of the following is a common type of phishing attack?
SQL Injection
Man-in-the-Middle
Email Spoofing
Denial of Service
3. What does the acronym ‘DDoS’ stand for?
Distributed Denial of Service
Dynamic Denial of Service
Direct Denial of Service
Dedicated Denial of Service
4. Which of the following is a symmetric encryption algorithm?
RSA
AES
ECC
DSA
5. What is the main function of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
To increase internet speed
To provide secure remote access
To block ads
To monitor network traffic
6. Which of the following is a tool commonly used for network analysis?
Wireshark
Photoshop
Excel
Notepad
7. What is the primary goal of a penetration test?
To improve network speed
To find security vulnerabilities
To install antivirus software
To create backups
8. Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Password and security question
Password and fingerprint
Password and username
Password and email
9. What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?
To store backup data
To attract and analyze attackers
To encrypt sensitive information
To monitor network performance
10. Which of the following is a principle of the CIA Triad in cybersecurity?
Availability
Authentication
Authorization
Accountability
11. What is the main objective of social engineering attacks?
To exploit software vulnerabilities
To manipulate human behavior
To damage hardware
To encrypt data
12. Which of the following best describes ‘malware’?
Software designed to protect systems
Software designed to perform legitimate tasks
Software designed to harm or exploit systems
Software designed to optimize performance
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