Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking Quiz

1. Why do we learn ethical hacking in cybersecurity?

A) To learn how to break into computers for fun or money B) To learn how hackers think so we can protect and lock down systems C) To turn off school firewalls without asking D) To make secret virus programs that can't be caught

2. What makes an 'ethical hacker' different from a bad hacker?

A) Ethical hackers never use terminal or computer commands B) Ethical hackers always get permission before testing a system C) Ethical hackers only use free operating systems like Linux D) Ethical hackers never look at computer code or security bugs

3. In cybersecurity games like 'Capture the Flag,' what is a 'flag'?

A) A warning message sent to school IT staff B) A piece of code that turns off a server C) A hidden text code that proves you solved the puzzle D) A digital badge used to encrypt your emails

4. Which command-line tool shows you the list of files in your folder on Linux?

A) ping B) ls C) chmod D) traceroute

5. How do automated security scanning tools change hacking and defense?

A) Both defenders and attackers can quickly scan for known security flaws B) Hackers must physically touch a computer to attack it C) Command lines are no longer needed for computer security D) Firewalls have permanently stopped all cyber threats

6. What is a 'White Hat' hacker?

A) Someone who breaks into systems to steal money or demand ransom B) A good cybersecurity expert who helps find and fix security flaws C) A hacker who breaks laws without any clear reason D) An intruder who attacks power grids and bank systems

7. Why do cybersecurity professionals love using Python?

A) It is the only coding language that works on the internet B) It requires complicated file building before it can run C) It is easy to write and has many ready-to-use security tools D) It automatically unlocks hardware encryption passwords

8. What does a 'key' do in data encryption?

A) It is a secret code needed to lock and unlock hidden messages B) It tells your browser the website's IP address C) It translates Python code into hardware instructions D) It checks if your computer is physically safe in a room

9. What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

A) Symmetric uses two keys; asymmetric uses only one key B) Symmetric uses the same key to lock and unlock; asymmetric uses a pair of keys C) Symmetric is for phone storage; asymmetric is only for Wi-Fi D) Symmetric encryption cannot be written in code

10. What do we call it when someone tricks you into giving away your password?

A) DDoS attack B) Buffer overflow C) Social engineering or Phishing D) SQL injection

11. In cybersecurity, what is an 'attack vector'?

A) The route or method an attacker uses to break into a system B) The physical address of a cloud data center C) The price tag to buy a new laptop D) The legal fine for breaking computer rules

12. What is most important when saving digital evidence after a cyber attack?

A) Changing file dates so nobody knows when it happened B) Keeping careful records and protecting data so it isn't changed or damaged C) Deleting log files to clean up computer storage D) Running unknown scripts on the original hard drive

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