• Format: Multiple Choice Question
• Questions: 15
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• Language: English
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What is the primary goal of a Cybersecurity Specialist?
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A. Data analysis

B. Network optimization

C. Protecting digital assets

D. Software development

Which of the following is a common method used by Cybersecurity Specialists to authenticate users?
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A. Social engineering

B. Two-factor authentication

C. Data encryption

D. Firewall configuration

What does the term “phishing” refer to in the context of cybersecurity?
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A. Physical break-ins

B. Malware attacks

C. Social engineering through deceptive emails

D. Network intrusion

What role does a firewall play in cybersecurity?
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A. Malware detection

B. User authentication

C. Network traffic filtering

D. Data encryption

Which of the following is a key responsibility of a Cybersecurity Specialist in incident response?
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A. Software development

B. Identifying vulnerabilities

C. Creating marketing strategies

D. Mitigating security breaches

What is the purpose of penetration testing in cybersecurity?
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A. Creating firewalls

B. Identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities

C. Data encryption

D. User authentication

Which encryption algorithm is commonly used to secure communication over the internet?
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A. RSA

B. DES

C. SHA-256

D. MD5

What is the term for a malicious software that disguises itself as legitimate software?
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A. Firewall

B. Virus

C. Trojan horse

D. Phishing

What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) in cybersecurity?
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A. Malware detection

B. User authentication

C. Secure communication over an untrusted network

D. Data encryption

Which of the following is a best practice for password security recommended by Cybersecurity Specialists?
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A. Using the same password for multiple accounts

B. Changing passwords infrequently

C. Creating complex and unique passwords

D. Sharing passwords with colleagues

What is the role of an IDS (Intrusion Detection System) in cybersecurity?
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A. Creating firewalls

B. Identifying and responding to potential security threats

C. Data encryption

D. User authentication

What is the purpose of regular security audits in cybersecurity?
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A. Network optimization

B. Identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities

C. Software development

D. Phishing attacks

Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?
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A. Brute force attack

B. SQL injection

C. Phishing

D. DDoS attack

What does the term “zero-day vulnerability” mean in cybersecurity?
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A. A vulnerability with a severity score of zero

B. A vulnerability that has been exploited for zero days

C. A recently discovered and unpatched vulnerability

D. A vulnerability in the zeroth layer of a network

Which cybersecurity concept involves restricting access rights for users to the minimum levels necessary to perform their job functions?
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A. Least privilege

B. Two-factor authentication

C. Defense in depth

D. Endpoint security