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Question 1

Why are regular software updates and patches important?

They display new ads

They fix known security vulnerabilities

They automatically protect against phishing

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a Zero Trust security model?

A system where internal users are always trusted

A security approach that assumes no user or device is trusted by default

A security model focused only on external threats

A network security strategy based solely on firewalls

Question 3

What is the primary benefit of log normalization in a SIEM solution?

It deletes duplicate logs to save storage space

It makes log data consistent across different sources for easier analysis

It automatically encrypts log files for security

It allows logs to be stored in their original format forever

Question 4

What is the role of the MITRE ATT&CK framework in cybersecurity operations?

To provide tools for reverse engineering malware samples

To monitor and evaluate the performance of antivirus solutions

To outline best practices for secure coding

To categorize TTPs used by attackers

Question 5

Which Security Protocol operates on the Internet layer?

IPsec

SSH

S/MIME

WPA2

Question 6

Which of the following is the most effective method to protect against phishing attacks?

Using antivirus software

Regularly changing passwords

Conducting security awareness training for employees

Blocking all external emails

Question 7

Which cybersecurity framework is widely used for risk management?

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ISO 14001

ITIL

PRINCE2

Question 8

What is NOT a valid statement on Transport Layer Security / Secure Sockets Layer (TLS/SSL)?

Only TLS implementations above version 1.1 are secure

Operates at the OSI Transport, Session, Presentation and Application layer

It is based on asymmetric key cryptography, only for encryption

Capable of securing any transmission over TCP

Question 9

Which of the following is a common post-exploitation technique used by attackers to maintain persistence?

Brute-forcing login credentials

Deploying a keylogger before initial access

Creating a scheduled task or registry modification

Scanning for open ports

Question 10

What is Shoulder Surfing ?

A type of malware

A monitoring tool

Spying on confidential information by observation over the shoulder

A method of data encryption

Question 11

Which protocol is commonly used for secure file transfer over the internet?

FTP

HTTP

SFTP

SMTP

Question 12

Which security measure is most effective at preventing eavesdropping on wireless networks?

Disabling SSID broadcasting

Using a strong password

Implementing WPA3 encryption

Placing the access point in a physically secure location

Question 13

Which security threat involves corrupting DNS entries to redirect users to malicious websites?

DNS spoofing (DNS poisoning)

Web caching

MAC address filtering

Question 14

What are zero-day vulnerabilities?

Vulnerabilities that are still unknown and unresolved

Vulnerabilities that are fixed immediately after discovery

Vulnerabilities discovered and exploited within a day

Vulnerabilities that are already known and have not yet been fixed

Question 15

What is the best solution to guarantee security in Client / Server applications?

Validate user input e.g. to avoid buffer overflows

Encrypt (authentication) traffic between Client and Server

All security must be done on the server side

Use security components without known vulnerabilities

Question 16

In Active Directory, what is the function of a Read-Only Domain Controller (RODC)?

It acts as a full replacement for a primary domain controller

It provides authentication services in environments where security is a concern, without storing writable domain data

It prevents users from accessing resources outside of their local network

It disables all administrative privileges

Question 17

What is decentralized identity?

Storing all your user and device identities in Active Directory on-premises and then using Microsoft Entra Connect to apply them in the cloud

An identity provider that provides verified identities provided in a blockchain store

Microsoft Entra ID

your user and device identities in Active Directory on-premises

Question 18

Why is integrating threat intelligence feeds into SIEM beneficial?

It enables SIEM to block all incoming traffic automatically

It replaces the need for security analysts to investigate alerts

It helps SIEM identify known malicious IPs, domains, and signatures

It increases the speed of the network by reducing logging

Question 19

Which term describes the practice of testing a system for vulnerabilities before an attacker can exploit them?

Phishing

Penetration testing

DDoS attack

Social engineering

Question 20

Which one of the following refers to the technique used for verifying the integrity of the message?

Digital signature

Decryption algorithm

Protocol

Message Digest

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