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Software & Security Quiz
Software & Security · Gadgets 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 'SSL Pinning' used for in mobile app security?
- A. To make the app icon stay on the home screen
- B. To prevent Man-in-the-Middle attacks by ensuring the app only communicates with a server that has a specific, trusted certificate
- C. To speed up the app's loading time
- D. To encrypt the phone's storage
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What is the term for a hacker who uses their skills for ethical purposes, such as identifying and fixing security vulnerabilities?
- A. Black Hat
- B. Gray Hat
- C. White Hat
- D. Script Kiddie
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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 'Air Gapping' in the context of high-security computing?
- A. Using a fan to cool down the server
- B. Physically isolating a computer or network from the internet and all other networks
- C. Using a wireless connection instead of a wired one
- D. Providing free Wi-Fi in public spaces
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What is the name of the highly sophisticated spyware developed by the NSO Group that has been used to target the smartphones of activists, journalists, and politicians?
- A. Pegasus
- B. Zeus
- C. Stuxnet
- D. WannaCry
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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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In Zero Trust security, what is 'Micro-segmentation'?
- A. Dividing a hard drive into small pieces
- B. Dividing a network into small, isolated segments to limit an attacker's 'lateral movement'
- C. Using a very small monitor for security
- D. Compressing data to save space
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What is 'Malware'?
- A. A screen protector
- B. A keyboard
- C. Good software
- D. Malicious software
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Which security tool is used to monitor and filter incoming and outgoing network traffic based on an organization's previously established security policies?
- A. Antivirus
- B. Firewall
- C. VPN
- D. Router
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What is the primary difference between traditional Antivirus (AV) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)?
- A. AV only works on Windows, while EDR works on everything
- B. EDR continuously monitors system behavior and records data to detect sophisticated, multi-stage attacks
- C. AV is faster at scanning files
- D. EDR is only for mobile phones
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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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What is 'Ransomware as a Service' (RaaS)?
- A. A legal service that helps victims recover their files
- B. A business model where ransomware developers 'rent' their malware to other criminals in exchange for a cut of the profits
- C. A government program to stop cybercrime
- D. A type of cloud backup for small businesses
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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 'Polymorphic Malware'?
- A. Malware that can only infect mobile phones
- B. Malware that constantly changes its identifiable features (code and signature) to evade detection
- C. A virus that only attacks biological computers
- D. Malware that deletes itself after one hour
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What is the name of the hardware vulnerability found in modern CPUs that allows a malicious program to steal data from the memory of other running apps?
- A. Spectre
- B. Heartbleed
- C. BlueKeep
- D. Log4Shell
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What is 'Firmware'?
- A. Soft clothing
- B. Hard drive brand
- C. A firewall
- D. Software programmed into hardware
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In cybersecurity, what does 'SIEM' stand for?
- A. Security Information and Event Management
- B. System Integrity and Encryption Method
- C. Secure Internet and Email Monitoring
- D. Standard Identity and Entry Management
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What is a 'Honeypot' in computer security?
- A. A computer system used to store corporate passwords
- B. A decoy system designed to lure in and monitor potential attackers
- C. A software tool for cleaning up viruses
- D. A high-speed server used for data backup
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What is 'Fuzzing' (or Fuzz Testing) in software development?
- A. A way to make code look 'fuzzy' or unreadable
- B. A technique that involves providing invalid, unexpected, or random data as inputs to a program to find bugs
- C. A method for cleaning up old software code
- D. A type of social engineering
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Which company created Windows?
- A. Apple
- B. Microsoft
- C. Google
- D. IBM