CodeHS Unit 1 What is Cybersecurity? Quiz
What is the main fear that ransomware attacks center around?
Fear of losing important files
A deceptive email is typically used in a phishing attack. Which of the following is most likely a legitimate email address?
What is the core technology that allows digital devices to connect and transmit data with each other?
networks
Which of the following devices is not a part of the Internet of Things?
A physical combination padlock for your gym locker
Robert is on an online auction site trying to make a bid on a new computer. As he tries to make a bid, the site crashes and he loses the auction. Which part of the CIA triad was broken?
Availability
Which of the following statements are true? A. There has been a decrease in the number of cyber attacks in the past decade. B. Cybersecurity is the protection of computer systems, networks, and data from digital attacks. C. Cyber attacks in the past few years have impacted individuals, governments, and organizations.
B and C
Alice is checking her grades on a school computer in the library, and she forgets to log out before she leaves. Bob gets on the computer after her, and he sees her grades for all of her classes. Which part of the CIA triad was broken?
Confidentiality
Sarah puts a lock on her diary so only she can read it. Her little brother breaks the lock and reads her diary. Which part of the CIA triad was broken?
Confidentiality
What does a ransomware hacker do when they gain access to a user's system?
Encrypt important files
What should be the primary focus of keeping information secure?
Ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data
Cynthia discovers that she has the ability to modify the lunch menu posted on her school's website. She edits the website so for lunch every day, it says "Green Eggs and Ham". Which part of the CIA triad was broken?
Integrity
Spear-phishing is when hackers search for and use personal data to directly target a person in a phishing email. Of the following, which would provide the most credibility in a spear-phishing email?
Knowing a recent store that you shopped at
Which of the following is the primary goal of a ransomware attack?
Obtaining money through threats
Which of the following most accurately describes the Internet of Things?
The network of devices with the ability to connect and exchange data
What is comprised of millions of smart devices and sensors connected to the internet?
the internet of things