Introduction to Cybersecurity: Guide for Beginners Module 2 Quiz (Optional)

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According to NIST, a cyberattack is defined as:

Any kind of malicious activity that attempts to collect, disrupt, deny, degrade, or destroy information system resources or the information itself.
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Only activities that steal personal information.
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Harmless prank played by hackers.
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Attempts to improve computer security.
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2. Question

Which of the following is NOT one of the seven stages of the Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain?

Reconnaissance
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Delivery
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Encryption
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Actions on objectives
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Question 3 of 10

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What is malware?

A type of computer hardware.
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Malicious software designed to cause damage or gain unauthorized access.
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A security protocol.
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A type of antivirus program.
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How do computer worms differ from viruses?

Worms are self-replicating and don't need user action to spread.
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Worms only affect Mac computers.
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Viruses are always more destructive than worms.
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Worms are a type of antivirus software.
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Question 5 of 10

5. Question

What was significant about the ILOVEYOU worm?

It only affected government computers.
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It spread rapidly, impacting over 45 million users worldwide.
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It was the first computer virus ever created.
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It improved computer security globally.
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Question 6 of 10

6. Question

Which of the following is NOT a common indicator of a potential worm infection?

Unexplained limited computing bandwidth.
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Sudden improvement in computer performance.
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Unusual sounds or messages.
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Programs starting without user interaction.
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Question 7 of 10

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What is ransomware?

A type of antivirus software.
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Malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release.
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A method of backing up data.
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A type of firewall.
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In the Lincoln College case study, what factors contributed to its closure?

Only the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Only a ransomware attack.
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Both the COVID-19 pandemic and a ransomware attack.
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Natural disasters.
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What is the main difference between a DOS and a DDOS attack?

DOS attacks are less severe.
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DDOS attacks use multiple devices to overwhelm a target.
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DOS attacks only targe government systems.
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There is no difference.
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Question 10 of 10

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Why are Zero-Day Exploits particularly dangerous?

They only affect older computers.
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They exploit known vulnerabilities that have patches available.
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They take advantage of unknown vulnerabilities, giving developers no time to create defenses.
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They are easily detected by antivirus software.
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