Google IT Support IT Security Fundamentals Quiz

1. What is a VPN used for in IT security?

To increase download speeds

To encrypt traffic and mask user IP address on public networks

To remove malware automatically

To prevent software installation

2. Which action best prevents unauthorized physical access to servers?

Leaving server room doors unlocked

Using biometric locks and access logs on server rooms

Allowing anyone to enter the data center

Hiding servers in unmarked locations

3. What does HTTPS indicate about a website?

The site is slower than HTTP

The connection is encrypted and secure

The site has no advertisements

The site is free to use

4. Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong security policy?

It is kept secret from employees

It is clearly communicated and regularly updated

It has no enforcement mechanisms

It applies only to IT staff

5. What is the primary function of antivirus software?

To encrypt all files automatically

To detect and remove malicious code and malware

To increase system RAM

To block all internet access

6. Which authentication method is considered most secure?

Single password only

Security questions

Multi-factor authentication with biometrics and hardware tokens

Username only

7. What should you do if you suspect a security breach?

Ignore it and hope it resolves

Report it to IT security immediately and follow incident response procedures

Share details on social media

Delete all files to cover it up

8. Which principle limits user access to only necessary resources?

Principle of least privilege

Principle of maximum access

Principle of network transparency

Principle of open systems

9. What is the purpose of a security patch?

To add new features to software

To fix known vulnerabilities and security flaws

To slow down system performance

To increase file sizes

10. Which of the following is a best practice for securing remote access?

Allow all users to access without authentication

Use VPN and MFA for remote connections

Disable firewalls for faster access

Share login credentials among team members

11. What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

To encrypt all network traffic

To require multiple forms of identification to verify a user's identity

To prevent all malware infections

To speed up login processes

12. Which password practice is most secure?

Using your name and birth year

Using a 12+ character password with mixed character types

Reusing passwords across multiple accounts

Writing passwords on sticky notes

13. What does SSL/TLS encryption primarily protect?

Data transmitted over the internet between client and server

Files stored on a local hard drive

Email accounts from being created

Printer connections on a network

14. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

Virus

Trojan horse

Ransomware

Spyware

15. What is the primary goal of a security audit?

To increase internet speed

To identify vulnerabilities and assess compliance with security policies

To remove all user data

To prevent software updates

16. A user's password is compromised. Which action should be taken immediately?

Wait for the next security update

Reset the password and enable MFA

Uninstall antivirus software

Disable the user account permanently

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

Symmetric uses one key; asymmetric uses two keys (public and private)

Symmetric is faster; asymmetric is slower

Symmetric encrypts files; asymmetric encrypts networks

Asymmetric is obsolete; symmetric is modern

18. Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

Using a password manager

Phishing emails tricking users into revealing credentials

Enabling two-factor authentication

Running antivirus software

19. What does a firewall primarily do?

Removes viruses from infected files

Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

Encrypts all user passwords

Updates software automatically

20. Which encryption standard is most commonly used to secure wireless networks?

WEP

WPA2/WPA3

HTTP

SSH