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Software & Security Quiz
Software & Security · AI & Data Quiz
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Software and cybersecurity are at the core of the modern digital world. From operating systems and mobile apps to cloud platforms and online banking, software powers the devices an...
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All 20 questions in this Software & Security quiz
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What is 'DevSecOps'?
- A. A type of cloud storage
- B. The integration of security practices into the software development and operations lifecycle
- C. A programming language for security
- D. A method for encrypting hard drives
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What is 'Penetration Testing' (Pen Testing)?
- A. A test to see how fast a computer can process data
- B. An authorized simulated cyberattack on a computer system to find security weaknesses
- C. Testing the physical strength of a server rack
- D. The process of installing a new antivirus software
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What is the primary purpose of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?
- A. To make the login process faster
- B. To require two or more independent pieces of evidence to verify a user's identity
- C. To allow multiple users to share a single account
- D. To store passwords in a central database
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Which company is known for the 'Creative Cloud' software suite?
- A. Apple
- B. Adobe
- C. Microsoft
- D. Google
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Which cryptographic protocol replaced Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to provide secure communication over a computer network?
- A. SSH
- B. TLS
- C. IPsec
- D. PGP
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What is 'Whitelisting'?
- A. A list of people who are allowed to use a computer
- B. A security practice that blocks all programs or IP addresses except for those specifically approved
- C. A way to make a computer screen brighter
- D. A list of websites that use a lot of white space
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Which authorization framework allows a third-party application to obtain limited access to an HTTP service, such as 'Logging in with Google'?
- A. OpenID Connect
- B. OAuth 2.0
- C. SAML
- D. LDAP
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What is the term for software that is free to use and whose source code is available?
- A. Malware
- B. Shareware
- C. Freeware
- D. Open Source
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What is the term for sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices, usually to display a message or image on the target phone?
- A. Bluejacking
- B. Bluesnarfing
- C. Phishing
- D. War Driving
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What does it mean if a system has an 'Exploit Kit' targeting it?
- A. The system has a built-in toolkit for hackers
- B. The system is being targeted by an automated software package that identifies and exploits vulnerabilities in a victim's browser
- C. The system is using a kit to find its own bugs
- D. The system is being repaired by an expert
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In the context of the GDPR, what is a 'Data Breach'?
- A. A breach of a physical dam
- B. A security incident that leads to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, or unauthorized disclosure of personal data
- C. When a computer runs out of storage space
- D. A type of underwater cable failure
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Which file system is used by Windows?
- A. HFS
- B. FAT32
- C. NTFS
- D. EXT4
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Which of these is a type of malware that appears to be a legitimate file but provides a 'backdoor' for attackers?
- A. Worm
- B. Trojan Horse
- C. Adware
- D. Virus
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What is a 'Passkey' in the context of modern web security?
- A. A physical key for a door
- B. A password-less authentication method that uses public-key cryptography and biometrics to log into websites
- C. A very long password that is easy to remember
- D. A key used to encrypt a hard drive
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Which app is for emails?
- A. YouTube
- B. Chrome
- C. Gmail
- D. Excel
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What is 'Spam'?
- A. A type of virus
- B. A folder
- C. A brand
- D. Unsolicited email
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Which type of cyberattack involves an attacker injecting malicious scripts into a trusted website that are then executed by the victim's browser?
- A. SQL Injection
- B. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- C. Denial of Service (DoS)
- D. Man-in-the-Middle
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What does 'DRM' stand for?
- A. Direct Response Mail
- B. Digital Recording Module
- C. Digital Rights Management
- D. Data Recovery Mode
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What is the name of the 'zero-day' vulnerability in the Windows implementation of the SMB protocol that was used to spread the WannaCry ransomware?
- A. BlueKeep
- B. EternalBlue
- C. Heartbleed
- D. Dirty COW
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Which company developed the 'macOS'?
- A. Apple
- B. IBM
- C. Microsoft
- D. Intel