It Security Quizzes & Trivia

Take these online IT security quizzes to enhance your knowledge of how IT security can protect the computer system from viruses and hackers. Learn more or test your knowledge about spamming, ethical hacking, multi-factor authentication and more.

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Cyber Security Quiz! Ultimate Trivia

Cybersecurity quiz ultimate trivia. The introduction of the internet has made it possible for people from all walks of life to interact with each other. This has made it possible for people with ill intentions to harm or spam...

Questions: 36 | Attempts: 5062 | Last updated: Aug 6, 2020

Sample Question
Which one of the following describes spam?

Gathering information about a person or organisation without their knowledge.

Performing an unauthorised, usually malicious, action such as erasing files.

Putting unnecessary load on the network by making copies of files.

Sending unwanted bulk messages.

Security Quiz #1

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 516 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
You receive an e-mail with an attachment from "I.T. Security." The e-mail says that your computer has been infected with a virus and you need to open the attachment and follow the directions to get rid of the virus. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Follow the instructions ASAP to avoid the virus

Open the e-mail attachment to see what it says.

Reply to the sender and say "take me off this list".

Delete the message from the unknown source.

Contact the IT Help Desk and ask about the email.

Security For IT Users Mock 1

Security For It Users Mock 1

In modern times, the use of computers and the internet in particular has never been more important. As such, it’s even more important that you know how to safely conduct yourself online. Take the quiz to find out how.

Questions: 36 | Attempts: 3595 | Last updated: Oct 4, 2017

Sample Question
Question 1 - Unwanted unsolicited messages, sent by unknown sources, are known as?

Viruses

Trojans

Hoaxes

Spam

IT Security / Compliance Analyst

It Security / Compliance Analyst

This quiz will help us better understand your experience and knowledge. Thank you for your participation.

Questions: 46 | Attempts: 136 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be the most helpful when evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of a computer preventive maintenance program?

A system downtime log

Vendors reliability figures

Regularly scheduled maintenance log

A written preventive maintenance schedule .

IT Security And Ethical Hacking

It Security And Ethical Hacking

Model Exam Questions for Front runner Program, of ISEH Appin

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 884 | Last updated: Oct 30, 2018

Sample Question
Forensic ToolKit (FTK) is a ?

Software

Hardware

Both Hardware as well as Software

None

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MSFT2700 Quiz10 AD640 Security

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 319 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
OUs represent the functional or geographical model of your company so that resources can be placed according to the users who need them.

True

False

Security And Virus Management

Security and Virus Management

Introduction to IT

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 205 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
What is a worm?

A piece of software that replicates itself.

A piece of software that stays dormant on CD-ROMs

A piece of software that destroys network cables.

A piece of software that destroys floppy disks

Its About To Phone Security

Its about to Phone Security

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 191 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Phone Replacement Device Return pilot begins on April 14, 2011. What are the benefits of this program for the customer?

Customers can return their device via the US Postal Service by dropping it off at a post office or leaving it in the mailbox.

Customers can track the shipment via the web.

Customers have 30 days to return the device.

Both A and B

Security 2

Security

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 108 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following security threats does shredding mitigate?

Dumpster Diving

Shoulder Surfing

Tailgating

Visa Card Security Features

VISA Card Security Features

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 80 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
The 16 digit number printed on the front of a VISA card is the VISA account number. All VISA account numbers begin with the number:

5

6

4

3

IT Computer Security Quiz Questions

IT computer security quiz questions

(These quizzes were derived from the ITS curriculum at algonquin college in order to help with study of material. These quizzes, in no way represent the curriculum as a whole.Is just a gathering of information to help you...

Questions: 68 | Attempts: 64 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Based on the highlighted portion of the captured packet code below, what protocol isidentified as being used in the payload portion of this IP packet?4500 0064 0000 4000 4006 b755 c0a8 0101

IP

UDP

TCP

ICMP

None of the above

â€˜authenticate' Your Networking Knowledge

â€˜Authenticate' Your Networking Knowledge

SDM Magazine 5-Minute Tech Quiz, November 2013

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 46 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
A MAC address is comprised of _____ sets of numbers that identify _____

4; the computer.

4; the manufacturer, ISP, transmission method, and device.

2; the manufacturer and the device.

1; the devices’ serial number.

Module 5: Security Post-test

Module 5: Security Post-Test

IBL #10 for Joey Squires, Logan Aday and James Linz over Security in Information Technology.

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 46 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
What is a multi-factor authentication? 23.2.2

A. A type of authentication that involves solving math problems.

B. Authentication that requires multiple types of input.

C. A password that has alphabetical and numerical characters.

IT Security Protocol Packets Quiz

IT Security protocol packets quiz

FINAL HELP FOR IT SECURITY ENJOY GUYS

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 23 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following iptables rules would generate a destination unreachable error?

Iptables –A FORWARD –s 0/0 –d 0/0 –j ACCEPT

Iptables –A FORWARD –s 0/0 –d 0/0 –j DROP

Iptables –P FORWARD DROP

Iptables –A FORWARD –s 0/0 –d 0/0 –j REJECT

None of the above

IT Security & Ethical Hacking

IT Security & Ethical hacking

This exam is meant for the final module for WCSE

Questions: 132 | Attempts: 19 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following is a remote administration tool used by attackers to take control of Windows-based systems in a backdoor type of attack?

Back Orifice

Dictionary

Man-in-the-middle

Brute force

IT Security Mid Term

IT Security Basics

Questions: 52 | Attempts: 16 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which protocol is responsible for resolving hardware addresses?

IP

TCP

ARP

UDP

DNS