Security Measures MCQs with Answers

Which of the following options is designed to protect your computer from unauthorized access and does not cause harm?

• A.Antivirus
• B.Firewall
• C.Spyware
• D.Worm

What does the acronym SATAN stand for in the context of computer security?

• A.Security Analysis Tool for Auditing Networks
• B.System Alert and Threat Analysis Node
• C.Secure Access Terminal for Authorized Nodes
• D.Security Administration Tool for Access Notification

What is the minimum number of characters required for a Wi-Fi password according to common standards?

• A.6
• B.8
• C.10
• D.12

Where does each Android application reside once installed on a device?

• A.Dalvik VM
• B.Security sandbox
• C.Cloud container
• D.System partition

Which of the following is important in post-incident reporting?

• A.Time, Data and Evaluate loss
• B.Only identifying the attacker
• C.Only restoring the system
• D.None of these

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What mechanism is used to ensure the authenticity of an email?

• A.Digital Signature
• B.Encryption
• C.Firewall
• D.CAPTCHA

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Lock : Door analogy → Password :

• A.Software
• B.Network
• C.Computer
• D.Internet

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Public & private key cryptography is:

• A.Symmetric
• B.Asymmetric
• C.Hash-based
• D.None of these

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Patch software function:

• A.Fix bugs & security
• B.Install new software
• C.Uninstall programs
• D.Format hard drive

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What is the primary function of Firewall in computer networks?

• A.To prevent/block unauthorized access
• B.To boost network speed
• C.To store network data
• D.To assign IP addresses