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Software & Security Quiz

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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...

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All 20 questions in this Software & Security quiz

Who founded the 'Linux' kernel?
- A. Bill Gates
- B. Larry Page
- C. Steve Wozniak
- D. Linus Torvalds
Which of these is a hardware-based security feature that provides a secure area for cryptographic keys and boot processes?
- A. GPU
- B. TPM (Trusted Platform Module)
- C. RAM
- D. BIOS Battery
In the context of cybersecurity, what does the 'Principle of Least Privilege' (PoLP) advocate?
- A. Giving every employee administrative access to the network
- B. Providing users with only the minimum levels of access or permissions needed to perform their jobs
- C. Changing passwords every 24 hours
- D. Encrypting all files with the same master key
What is 'Salting' in the context of password security?
- A. Adding random data to a password before it is hashed
- B. Storing passwords in a very cold environment
- C. Changing the password every 30 days
- D. Sharing a password with multiple users
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
In enterprise security, what does 'IAM' stand for?
- A. Internal Access Monitoring
- B. Identity and Access Management
- C. Integrated Authentication Method
- D. Internet Application Mapping
What is the name of the decentralized 'Dark Web' marketplace that was shut down by the FBI in 2013?
- A. Amazon Dark
- B. Silk Road
- C. BitMarket
- D. Black Sea
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
Who is the founder of Linux?
- A. Linus Torvalds
- B. Steve Jobs
- C. Bill Gates
- D. Mark Shuttleworth
Which type of social engineering attack specifically targets high-ranking executives or celebrities?
- A. Smishing
- B. Vishing
- C. Whaling
- D. Spamming
Which company is known for the 'Creative Cloud' software suite?
- A. Apple
- B. Adobe
- C. Microsoft
- D. Google
Which cryptographic protocol replaced Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to provide secure communication over a computer network?
- A. SSH
- B. TLS
- C. IPsec
- D. PGP
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 an 'API Gateway' used for in security?
- A. To speed up a website's images
- B. To act as a single point of entry for all API requests, providing security, rate limiting, and monitoring
- C. To connect a computer to a monitor
- D. To store large database files
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
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
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
What is the main security difference between a VPN and a Proxy?
- A. A VPN encrypts all network traffic from the device, while a proxy only handles specific applications/traffic
- B. A proxy is always faster than a VPN
- C. A VPN is only for business use
- D. There is no difference
What does 'DRM' stand for?
- A. Direct Response Mail
- B. Digital Recording Module
- C. Digital Rights Management
- D. Data Recovery Mode
Which organization publishes the 'Top 10' list of the most critical web application security risks?
- A. Google
- B. OWASP
- C. Microsoft
- D. FBI

Software & Security Quiz

Software & Security · Medium

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Who founded the 'Linux' kernel?

Which of these is a hardware-based security feature that provides a secure area for cryptographic keys and boot processes?

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the 'Principle of Least Privilege' (PoLP) advocate?

What is 'Salting' in the context of password security?

What is 'Air Gapping' in the context of high-security computing?

In enterprise security, what does 'IAM' stand for?

What is the name of the decentralized 'Dark Web' marketplace that was shut down by the FBI in 2013?

What is a 'Honeypot' in computer security?

Who is the founder of Linux?

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

Which company is known for the 'Creative Cloud' software suite?

Which cryptographic protocol replaced Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to provide secure communication over a computer network?

What is a 'Logic Bomb'?

What is an 'API Gateway' used for in security?

What is 'Whitelisting'?

What is the term for software that is free to use and whose source code is available?

What is 'Ransomware as a Service' (RaaS)?

What is the main security difference between a VPN and a Proxy?

What does 'DRM' stand for?

Which organization publishes the 'Top 10' list of the most critical web application security risks?