Test Your Computer Security Knowledge! Quiz

10 Questions | By Tzander01 | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 7167

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1.

What is the process of encoding information in a way so that only someone with a key can decode it?
- A.
  
  Compression
- B.
  
  Systemic variation
- C.
  
  Encryption
2.

In computer terms, what is a hash?
- A.
  
  A delicious way to cook potatoes
- B.
  
  An encrypted value
- C.
  
  A decryption key
3.

What does SSL stand for?
- A.
  
  Secure Sockets Layer
- B.
  
  Secret Service Logarithm
- C.
  
  Systematic Security Level
4.

What is a firewall?
- A.
  
  An antivirus software
- B.
  
  Software that logs Internet activity
- C.
  
  A filter for an Internet connection
5.

What is a proxy server?
- A.
  
  A server that retrieves data from host servers before sending it to a computer
- B.
  
  A virtual server that can behave like a mail server, Web server or FTP server
- C.
  
  A waiter who never seems to be in the restaurant when your water glass is empty
6.

What is another term for a zombie computer army?
- A.
  
  Phishing farm
- B.
  
  Botnet
- C.
  
  Revenge of the Nodes
7.

What does DDoS stand for?
- A.
  
  Dangerous dynamic open security
- B.
  
  Digital Default of Servers
- C.
  
  Distributed Denial of Service
8.

Which kind of malware typically resides in a larger, innocent computer program?
- A.
  
  Worm
- B.
  
  Trojan horse
- C.
  
  Computer virus
9.

What is phishing?
- A.
  
  A decryption method that uses complex algorithms
- B.
  
  A method of online identity theft
- C.
  
  A way to send spam mail to millions of people at once
10.

What's another name for crackers -- malicious hackers who infiltrate secure systems in order to steal information or cause damage?
- A.
  
  Black hats
- B.
  
  Pirates
- C.
  
  Digital rogues