Security Measures MCQs with Answers

What is the primary function of CAPTCHA on websites?

• A.To encrypt user data during transmission
• B.To verify that the user is human
• C.To store user login credentials securely
• D.To speed up website loading time

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Cyber Security is primarily used to protect which of the following?

• A.Personal Computers
• B.Networks and Servers
• C.Data and Information
• D.All of these

Which of the following techniques is used to protect data and passwords in a computer system?

• A.Encryption
• B.Fragmentation
• C.Compression
• D.Defragmentation

What term is used for data that has been encrypted?

• A.Plaintext
• B.Ciphertext
• C.Cleartext
• D.Hash text

What characteristics should a strong password include?

• A.At least 8 characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special symbols
• B.Avoidance of easily guessable personal information like names or birthdates
• C.Being unique and not reused across multiple accounts
• D.All of these

What is the primary purpose of antivirus software in computing?

• A.Data backup
• B.Security
• C.File compression
• D.Disk defragmentation

What happens to your IP address when you connect to a VPN?

• A.It remains the same
• B.It is replaced with a different IP address
• C.It becomes invisible to all websites
• D.It is shared with all VPN users simultaneously

What is the primary purpose of the SATAN tool in computer networks?

• A.Blocking unauthorized access
• B.Encrypting network traffic
• C.Monitoring bandwidth usage
• D.Auditing networks for security

What is WPA primarily used to secure?

• A.Fiber Optic
• B.Bluetooth
• C.Ethernet
• D.Wi-Fi

Which of the following aspects is included in computer security?

• A.Confidentiality
• B.Integrity
• C.Availability
• D.All of these