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Which of the following is a hash function?

  • AES
  • RSA
  • SHA-256
  • DES
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Which of the following tools is used for packet sniffing?

  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • Nessus
  • John the Ripper
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Which of the following is NOT a common hashing algorithm?

  • MD5
  • SHA-1
  • DES
  • SHA-256
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Which is a commonly used port scanning tool?

  • Nessus
  • Nmap
  • Wireshark
  • John the Ripper
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Which tool is used for SQL injection?

  • John the Ripper
  • Sqlmap
  • Nessus
  • Hydra
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Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

  • Virus
  • Worm
  • Trojan
  • Firewall
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Which tool is used for brute-force attacks?

  • John the Ripper
  • Snort
  • Nessus
  • Nmap
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Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

  • password123
  • 123456
  • Qwerty
  • P@ssw0rd!
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Which protocol is used to securely browse the web?

  • HTTP
  • FTP
  • HTTPS
  • SMTP
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Which method is used to protect data by converting it into an unreadable format?

  • Authentication
  • Encryption
  • Decryption
  • Validation
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What does "MFA" stand for in cybersecurity?

  • Multi-Factor Authentication
  • Multi-Form Authentication
  • Multi-Factor Authorization
  • Multi-Form Authorization
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Which of these is a popular vulnerability scanning tool?

  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • Nessus
  • Hydra
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What is "SQL injection"?

  • Injecting malicious code into a database
  • Injecting viruses into a network
  • Injecting data into an email
  • Injecting malware into a system
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What is the purpose of a honeypot in cybersecurity?

  • To attract and analyze attackers
  • To monitor network traffic
  • To protect against phishing
  • To encrypt data
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What is "ransomware"?

  • A type of phishing attack
  • A type of malware that demands payment
  • A network sniffing tool
  • A vulnerability scanner
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Which of these is a form of social engineering attack?

  • Phishing
  • DDoS
  • Man-in-the-middle
  • SQL injection
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What does "IDS" stand for?

  • Intrusion Detection System
  • Internet Detection System
  • Information Detection System
  • Intrusion Data System
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What is a "zero-day" vulnerability?

  • A vulnerability that has been patched
  • A known vulnerability with an available fix
  • A vulnerability that is exploited before being known
  • A minor software bug
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What is the purpose of ethical hacking?

  • To hack systems for profit
  • To test security systems
  • To damage company reputation
  • To access sensitive information
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Which protocol is commonly associated with email?

  • HTTP
  • SMTP
  • FTP
  • DNS
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Which tool is commonly used for network sniffing?

  • Wireshark
  • Nmap
  • Metasploit
  • Burp Suite
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What is the purpose of an SSL certificate?

  • To authenticate a server
  • To encrypt data in transit
  • To create a VPN
  • To monitor network traffic
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What does "DDoS" stand for?

  • Distributed Data of Service
  • Distributed Denial of Service
  • Denied Data of Service
  • Denial of Distributed Service
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What is "two-factor authentication"?

  • Using two passwords
  • Using password and a second form of verification
  • Using two different usernames
  • Using two different devices
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What is "cryptography"?

  • Hacking into networks
  • Breaking encryption codes
  • The practice of securing data
  • Creating malware
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What is the main characteristic of a worm in cybersecurity?

  • Self-replicates
  • Requires user action to spread
  • Hides in legitimate programs
  • Steals data
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What does the term "black hat hacker" refer to?

  • A hacker with malicious intent
  • A hacker with good intentions
  • A government-employed hacker
  • A freelance security expert
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What is the main purpose of penetration testing?

  • To fix security issues
  • To monitor network traffic
  • To identify security vulnerabilities
  • To educate users on security practices
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What does "XSS" stand for in web security?

  • Extended Secure Sockets
  • Cross-Site Scripting
  • External Site Scripting
  • Cross-Site Security
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What does "RAT" stand for in cybersecurity?

  • Remote Access Terminal
  • Random Access Terminal
  • Remote Access Trojan
  • Random Access Trojan
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