💻

Software & Security Quiz

Software & Security · Expert

20 questions · Unlimited attempts · Free online practice

Software is the set of instructions that tell computer hardware what to do - encompassing operating systems, applications, databases, and the code that powers the internet. Softwar...

Playing as a guest

You can play free without an account. Create one to save scores and resume later.

Create account Log in Continue as guest

All 20 questions in this Software & Security quiz

In the context of container security, what is the practice of scanning a 'Docker Image' for known vulnerabilities before it is deployed?
- A. Image Hardening
- B. Static Analysis
- C. Static Vulnerability Scanning
- D. Dynamic Debugging
Who founded the 'Linux' kernel?
- A. Bill Gates
- B. Larry Page
- C. Steve Wozniak
- D. Linus Torvalds
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
What is 'End-to-End Encryption' (E2EE)?
- A. Encryption that only works on weekends
- B. A system of communication where only the communicating users can read the messages
- C. Encryption that is used only for email
- D. A way to encrypt data on a hard drive
Which company released the first commercial antivirus software?
- A. McAfee
- B. Avast
- C. Kaspersky
- D. Norton
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
Which type of social engineering attack specifically targets high-ranking executives or celebrities?
- A. Smishing
- B. Vishing
- C. Whaling
- D. Spamming
Who is the founder of Linux?
- A. Linus Torvalds
- B. Steve Jobs
- C. Bill Gates
- D. Mark Shuttleworth
What is a 'Logic Bomb'?
- A. A bomb that only explodes if you solve a puzzle
- B. Malicious code that is intentionally inserted into a software system and will set off a malicious function when specified conditions are met
- C. A type of hardware that destroys itself
- D. A way to delete old emails
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
What is the role of a 'CSIRT' within an organization?
- A. To design the company's logo
- B. To receive, review, and respond to computer security incident reports
- C. To manage the sales department
- D. To install new computers for employees
Which app is for emails?
- A. YouTube
- B. Chrome
- C. Gmail
- D. Excel
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
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
- A. Backup data
- B. Increase internet speed
- C. Protect against hackers
- D. Cool the CPU
What does 'CAPTCHA' stand for?
- A. Computer And Person Test For Clearing High Access
- B. Calculated Automated Path To Clear Human Access
- C. Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
- D. Critical Access Program To Check Human Authenticity
What is 'Cryptojacking'?
- A. Stealing a physical Bitcoin wallet
- B. The unauthorized use of a person's computing power to mine cryptocurrency
- C. Hacking into a cryptocurrency exchange
- D. Creating a fake cryptocurrency to scam investors
Which company developed Android?
- A. Microsoft
- B. Samsung
- C. Apple
- D. Google
What term is used to describe a software vulnerability that is exploited by attackers before the software vendor has become aware of it or had time to release a patch?
- A. Zero-day vulnerability
- B. Buffer overflow
- C. Logic bomb
- D. Backdoor
In 2021, a massive supply chain attack affected thousands of organizations through a vulnerability in which IT management software company?
- A. SolarWinds
- B. Microsoft
- C. Adobe
- D. Cisco
What is a 'Cold Boot Attack'?
- A. Attacking a computer during a snowstorm
- B. A side-channel attack where an attacker retrieves encryption keys from RAM shortly after a computer has been turned off
- C. A way to make a computer start faster in winter
- D. Using a cold laser to destroy a hard drive

Software & Security Quiz

Software & Security · Expert

Time is up! Quiz Complete!

In the context of container security, what is the practice of scanning a 'Docker Image' for known vulnerabilities before it is deployed?

Who founded the 'Linux' kernel?

What is a 'Passkey' in the context of modern web security?

What is 'End-to-End Encryption' (E2EE)?

Which company released the first commercial antivirus software?

In the context of the GDPR, what is a 'Data Breach'?

Which type of social engineering attack specifically targets high-ranking executives or celebrities?

Who is the founder of Linux?

What is a 'Logic Bomb'?

What is the primary purpose of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

What is the role of a 'CSIRT' within an organization?

Which app is for emails?

What is 'DevSecOps'?

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

What does 'CAPTCHA' stand for?

What is 'Cryptojacking'?

Which company developed Android?

What term is used to describe a software vulnerability that is exploited by attackers before the software vendor has become aware of it or had time to release a patch?

In 2021, a massive supply chain attack affected thousands of organizations through a vulnerability in which IT management software company?

What is a 'Cold Boot Attack'?