Cybersecurity Quiz

Test your knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, threats, and protection methods.

1. What is phishing?

A hacking technique using fake messages
A programming language
A database system

2. What is a firewall used for?

Blocking unauthorized access
Increasing internet speed
Designing websites

3. What does malware mean?

Malicious software
Safe application
Cloud storage tool

4. Which is a strong password practice?

Using mixed characters
Using “123456”
Using your name only

5. What is two-factor authentication?

Extra security verification step
A virus
A browser extension

6. What is ransomware?

Malware that locks data for ransom
Antivirus software
Cloud system

7. What is encryption?

Converting data into secure format
Deleting files
Increasing speed

8. What is a VPN used for?

Secure internet connection
Gaming tool
Email service

9. What is social engineering?

Manipulating people to reveal information
Coding technique
Hardware repair

10. Which is a common cyber threat?

Phishing attack
HTML page
Cloud storage