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Software & Security Quiz
Software & Security · Software 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 does 'CVE' stand for in the software security community?
- A. Central Virus Encyclopedia
- B. Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
- C. Computer Virus Extermination
- D. Common Variable Encryption
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Which company created the 'macOS'?
- A. Samsung
- B. Microsoft
- C. IBM
- D. Apple
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What is the term for malicious software?
- A. Firmware
- B. Adware
- C. Malware
- D. Middleware
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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
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Which company released the first commercial antivirus software?
- A. McAfee
- B. Avast
- C. Kaspersky
- D. Norton
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Which type of malicious software encrypts a victim's files and demands payment in exchange for the decryption key?
- A. Adware
- B. Spyware
- C. Ransomware
- D. Rootkit
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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
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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 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
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What is a 'Keylogger' primarily used for?
- A. To speed up a user's typing speed
- B. To record every keystroke made on a computer to steal passwords and sensitive data
- C. To fix a broken keyboard
- D. To count the number of words in a document
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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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Which company developed the 'macOS'?
- A. Apple
- B. IBM
- C. Microsoft
- D. Intel
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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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What is the purpose of a 'Firewall'?
- A. Backup data
- B. Protect against unauthorized access
- C. Cool the PC
- D. Increase internet speed
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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 an 'SBOM' (Software Bill of Materials)?
- A. A list of all the hardware in a server
- B. A formal, machine-readable record of all the third-party libraries and components used in a software product
- C. An invoice for buying software
- D. A manual for using a computer
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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 'Malware'?
- A. A screen protector
- B. A keyboard
- C. Good software
- D. Malicious software
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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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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