AP CSP Cyber Threats - Major Grade

a) To exploit technical vulnerabilities in computer systems

b) To trick individuals into revealing confidential information

c) To physically damage computer hardware

d) To encrypt files for data protection

a) A hacker using brute-force attacks to guess a password

b) A computer virus spreading through email attachments

c) A firewall blocking unauthorized access to a network

d) A fake tech support agent calling a victim and asking for their login credentials

a) Always use strong passwords and never change them

b) Only click on links from trusted sources and verify requests for sensitive information

c) Disable antivirus software to improve system performance

d) Share login credentials with IT support staff regularly

a) To speed up the computer’s processing power

b) To detect, prevent, and remove malicious software

c) To protect against spam emails

d) To create encrypted backups of files

Malware

Firewall

Open source software

Firmare

a) Blocking unauthorized network access

b) Preventing malicious software from running

c) Filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic

d) Encrypting stored user data

a) It encrypts all user data before sending it online

b) It requires users to provide two different forms of verification before accessing an account

c) It automatically generates strong passwords for users

d) It blocks all suspicious login attempts

a) To block users from accessing their accounts

b) To slow down a website’s loading speed

c) To trick users into revealing sensitive information

d) To delete a user’s personal files

a) Records every keystroke made by a user to steal passwords and confidential data

b) Prevents unauthorized access to network files

c) Encrypts a user’s keystrokes to prevent cyber threats

d) Protects a computer against viruses

a) Phishing

b) Brute-force attack

c) Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack

d) Trojan Horse attack

a) They can appear disguised in legitimate-looking websites or emails

b) They are only dangerous if clicked on a mobile device

c) They only appear in spam emails

d) They cannot be detected by cybersecurity tools

a) A secure Wi-Fi connection used in public places

b) A fake wireless access point used to intercept user data

c) A government-run cybersecurity system

d) A router with encrypted security

a) It can operate without being attached to any program

b) It cannot replicate itself

c) It attaches itself to a legitimate program and spreads when executed

d) It is always visible to the user

a) Locks a user’s data and demands payment for decryption

b) Tracks browsing activity and displays ads

c) Spreads through network connections without user action

d) Hides inside another software program and executes malicious activities

a) Protect a user’s sensitive information

b) Encrypt all network traffic

c) Secretly collect information about a user’s activities

d) Prevent unauthorized users from accessing a computer

a) Worm

b) Trojan Horse

c) Ransomware

d) Firewall

a) A cyber attack that occurs exactly at midnight

b) A security vulnerability that is unknown to developers and exploited before a fix is available

c) A type of malware that spreads within a day

d) A test run of an attack before it is launched

a) Keylogging

b) Brute-force attack

c) Phishing

d) Social engineering

a) It slows down internet speed

b) It prevents secure data encryption

c) Data sent over public Wi-Fi can be intercepted by attackers

d) It automatically downloads updates that contain malware

a) Regularly updating software and security patches

b) Clicking on links in emails from unknown senders

c) Using strong and unique passwords for different accounts

d) Enabling multi-factor authentication

a) They only add new features and visual improvements

b) They fix security vulnerabilities that attackers could exploit

c) They slow down computers to improve security

d) They remove all existing malware from a system

a) Using the same password across all accounts

b) Using a simple, easy-to-remember password

c) Using a long, complex password with numbers, symbols, and uppercase/lowercase letters

d) Writing passwords on a sticky note next to the computer

a) A proprietary communication standard controlled by a single company

b) A publicly available communication standard that promotes interoperability

c) A security protocol used exclusively for encrypting network traffic

d) A closed-source software tool used for network configuration

a) HTTP

b) TCP/IP

c) SMTP

d) Microsoft Exchange

a) They allow different systems and devices to communicate regardless of manufacturer

b) They restrict access to network communication to increase security

c) They ensure only authorized companies can develop web applications

d) They prevent users from accessing the internet without proper authorization

a) A user's favorite color

b) A device’s IP address

c) A government-issued ID number

d) A website's URL

a) Using strong, unique passwords for online accounts

b) Sharing your Social Security number on social media

c) Enabling two-factor authentication

d) Encrypting sensitive data before storage