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Cybersecurity Mock Test – Free Online Assessment Version 1.0

Cybersecurity mock test quiz with 50 beginner-level questions on online security, malware, and cyber threats

The Cybersecurity Mock Test v1.0 is a beginner-friendly practice quiz designed to help users test and strengthen their basic cybersecurity knowledge. This quiz focuses on essential security concepts required to understand how systems, networks, and data are protected from cyber threats.

This initial version includes 50 carefully selected multiple-choice questions that cover fundamental cybersecurity topics such as malware, phishing, firewalls, passwords, authentication, and safe browsing practices. The questions are designed for students, fresh graduates, and entry-level IT professionals.

What This Version Covers

  • Basic cybersecurity principles and terminology
  • Common types of cyber threats and attacks
  • Malware, phishing, and social engineering awareness
  • Password security and authentication methods
  • Safe browsing and data protection practices

Quiz Features

  • 📝 50 beginner-level cybersecurity multiple-choice questions
  • ⏱️ Time-based test environment
  • 📊 Instant score and result display
  • 🔁 Retake option for repeated practice
  • 🎯 Designed for beginners and entry-level learners

Who Should Take This Test?

  • Students starting cybersecurity or IT studies
  • Fresh graduates preparing for IT and security roles
  • Helpdesk and IT support candidates
  • Anyone wanting to test basic cybersecurity awareness

Version Information

  • Current Version: 1.0
  • Level: Basic / Beginner
  • Future Updates: Intermediate security quizzes, hands-on scenarios, and advanced threat analysis

💡 This quiz is designed as a practice and learning tool. Repeating the test will help users build awareness of cybersecurity risks and develop safer digital habits before moving on to advanced security topics.

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Q22. What does “least privilege” mean?

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Q44. Which malware steals information?

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Q46. What does patch management do?

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Q41. What is spam?

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Q35. What does SIEM do?

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Q3. What does a firewall do?

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Q15. Which is a good security practice?

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Q36. What is password hashing?

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Q11. What is social engineering?

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Q30. What does CIA triad stand for?

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Q38. What is endpoint security?

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Q47. What is risk assessment?

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Q26. What is the main purpose of IDS?

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Q34. Which malware shows unwanted ads?

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Q7. Which malware locks files and demands payment?

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Q50. What is the goal of cybersecurity?

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Q21. Which device protects a network perimeter?

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Q1. What is cybersecurity mainly concerned with?

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Q16. What is a data breach?

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Q9. What is encryption used for?

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Q49. Which is a safe browsing habit?

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Q23. What is authentication?

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Q18. Which malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

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Q13. Which cyberattack floods a system with traffic?

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Q2. Which of the following is an example of malware?

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Q6. What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

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Q8. What does antivirus software do?

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Q12. What does VPN stand for?

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Q29. Which attack intercepts network traffic?

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Q4. What is phishing?

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Q14. What is spyware designed to do?

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Q20. What is an insider threat?

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Q32. Which is a secure email practice?

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Q24. Which attack involves fake websites?

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Q28. What is data integrity?

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Q19. What is patching in cybersecurity?

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Q5. Which password is the strongest?

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Q17. What is brute-force attack?

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Q43. What is data backup used for?

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Q25. What is malware that spreads automatically?

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Q37. Which attack targets passwords?

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Q39. Which is a physical security threat?

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Q10. Which of the following is a secure website indicator?

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Q40. What is access control?

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Q48. What is endpoint protection software?

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Q31. What is a zero-day vulnerability?

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Q27. Which one is a strong authentication factor?

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Q33. What is MFA?

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Q42. Which protocol secures web traffic?

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Q45. What is a security policy?

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