MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO CYBER

SECURITY

1) "IoT" stand for in the context of cybersecurity ……..

[a] Internet of Things [b] Input-Output Technology [c]
Information Overload Toolkit [d] International Online Tracking
2. VPN (Virtual Private Network) primarily provide ………….
[a] Firewall protection [b] Anonymity on the internet
[c] Enhanced download speed [d] Video streaming services
3. The primary purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity ………
[a] Protecting against physical break-ins [b]Monitoring web traffic
[c] Encrypting data transmissions [d] Filtering and controlling network traffic
4. The term for the practice of sending fraudulent emails to deceive individuals into
revealing personal information ……….
[a] Malware [b] Hacking
[c] Social engineering [d] Encryption
5. What is cyberspace? ………..
[a] A physical location
[b] A virtual environment created by interconnected computers
[c] An alternate reality [d] A fictional concept
6. The primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network) ……..
[a] To play online games [b] To secure and anonymize internet connections
[c] To access outer space [d] To send physical mail
7. The term for the deliberate spreading of false information online to deceive and
manipulate people ……..
[a] Cyberwarfare [b] Cyberbullying
[c] Disinformation [d] Cyber espionage
8. The "URL" stand for in the context of web addresses ………
[a] Uniform Resource Locator [b] Universal Resource Language
[c] Unidentified Real-time Link [d] Universal Remote Location
9. The common cybersecurity threat in cyberspace ……..
[a] Solar flares [b] Hurricanes
[c] Malware [d] Earthquakes
10. The "ISP" stand for in the context of internet services ………..
[a] Internet Security Protocol [b] Internet Speed Provider
[c] Internet Service Provider [d] Internet Search Platform
11. The protocol is commonly used for sending emails in cyberspace ………
[a] HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) [b] SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
[c] VPN (Virtual Private Network) [d] FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
12. The primary goal of cybersecurity in cyberspace ……….
[a] To facilitate online shopping
[b] To eliminate all online risks
[c] To protect digital information and systems from threats
[d] To increase social media engagement
13. HTML stand for in web technology ………….
[a] Hyperlink Text Markup Language [b] Hypertext Transfer Protocol
[c] Hypertext Markup Language [d] High-Tech Multimedia Language
14. The programming language is primarily used for client-side scripting in web
Development ……..
[a] Python [b] Java
[c] JavaScript [d] PHP
15. The role of a web server in the context of web technology ………
[a] Rendering web pages in browsers [b] Storing user data on the internet
[c] Hosting and serving web content to clients [d] Protecting against viruses and malware
16. The technology allows for real-time, bidirectional communication between a web
server and a client browser ………
[a] HTML [b] CSS
[c] AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML) [d] WebSockets
17. The primary function of a web browser ………..
[a] To create websites [b] To host websites
[c] To access and display web content [d] To manage database systems
18. The protocol is commonly used for secure data transmission over the internet
………
[a] HTTP [b] HTTPS
[c] FTP [d] SMTP
19. The main purpose of an IP address in internet communication ……..
[a] To specify a website's designed m
[b] To identify the physical location of a server
[c] To uniquely identify devices on a network
[d] To encrypt data transmissions
20. The internet protocol is used for sending and receiving emails ………
[a] HTTP [b] FTP
[c] SMTP [d] DNS
21. The term for the practice of obtaining sensitive information, such as passwords or
credit card numbers, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic
communication ……….
[a] Hacking [b] Encryption
[c] Phishing [d] Spamming
22. The internet browser is developed by the Mozilla Foundation ……..
[a] Chrome [b] Safari
[c] Firefox [d] Edge
23. The technology is commonly used to create and format web documents ………..
[a] TCP/IP [b] HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
[c] VPN (Virtual Private Network) [d] JavaScript
24. The primary purpose of a web browser ………
[a] To host websites [b] To send emails
[c] To access and display web content [d] To manage computer files
25. The term for a clickable link on a web page that takes to another web page or
resource
…………
[a] Web marker [b] Hyperlink
[c] Web token [d] Internet shortcut
26. When was the first successful message sent over ARPANET, the precursor to the
modern internet ……….
[a] 1960 [b] 1969 [c] 1975 [d] 1985
27. The technology was used to create the first web browser, called "World Wide Web
……..
[a] Mosaic [b] Netscape Navigator
[c] Lynx [d]HTML (Hypertext Markup Language)
28. The term for the practice of connecting different computer networks to form the
internet
[a] Internetworking [b] Intranetworking
[c] Interconnecting [d] Intriguing
29. The primary purpose of the original ARPANET, the precursor to the internet …….
[a] To support military communication during wartime
[b] To provide free public internet access
[c] To enable global e-commerce
[d] To serve as a platform for social networking
30. The organization is responsible for managing the allocation of IP addresses and
domain names on the Internet ………
[a] ICANN [b] UNESCO
[c] WHO [d] NSA

UNIT 2: CYBER CRIME AND CYBER LAW

1. What is cybercrime? …………

[a] A form of virtual reality gaming
[b] Illegal activities conducted over the internet
[c] A type of computer hardware
[d] Online etiquette guidelines
2. Which of the following is an example of a cybercrime? ………
[a] Playing online video games [b] Sending emails to friends
[c] Hacking into someone's bank account [d] Posting photos on social media
3. The term for a cybercrime in which criminals use deceptive emails or websites to
trick individuals into revealing personal information …………..
[a] Phishing [b] Spamming
[c] Hacking [d] Viral marketing
4. The cybercrime involves illegally copying and distributing copyrighted digital
material, such as music or movies …………
[a] Hacking [b] Phishing
[c] Cyberbullying [d] Digital piracy
5. What is a "botnet" in the context of cybercrime? ……….
[a] A type of computer virus
[b] A network of infected computers controlled by a remote attacker
[c] A secure online shopping website
[d] A social media platform
6. Which of the following is a form of cybercrime that involves harassing, threatening,
or targeting individuals online? ………
[a] Hacking [b] Digital piracy
[c] Cyberbullying [d] Phishing
7. The primary motive behind cyber extortion, a common form of cybercrime ………..
[a] Gaining notoriety [b] Seeking revenge
[c] Financial gain [d] Political activism
8. The term for a cybercrime that involves spreading false information about someone
with the intent to harm their reputation ……..
[a] Cyberstalking [b] Cyberbullying
[c] Cyberdefamation [d] Cyber hacking
9. The cyber law primarily deal with ……….
[a] Laws related to outer space
[b] Legal issues involving computer networks and the internet
[c] Environmental regulations
[d] Criminal law
10. The primary goal of cyber law ……….
[a] To prevent all forms of online communication
[b] To regulate social media usage
[c] To establish legal guidelines for internet-related activities
[d] To promote online anonymity
11. The area of cyber law deals with intellectual property rights, copyright
infringement, and digital piracy ………
[a] Cybersecurity law [b] Information technology law
[c] Cybercrime law [d] Intellectual property law
12. Type of cybercrime involves unauthorized access to computer systems or networks
with the intent to steal, alter, or destroy data ………..
[a] Cyberbullying [b] Hacking
[c] Online fraud [d] Phishing
13. The primary objective of cybercrimes categorized as "financial cybercrimes"
………
[a] Spreading malware [b] Gaining unauthorized access to systems
[c] Financial gain or theft [d] Cyberbullying
14. The term for cybercrimes that involve spreading false or misleading information
with the intent to damage a person's reputation or credibility ………
[a] Online fraud [b] Cyberbullying
[c] Defamation [d] Hacking
15. The Type of cybercrime involves distributing malicious software that can damage or
compromise computer systems or data …….
[a] Hacking [b] Phishing
[c] Malware distribution [d] Identity theft
16. The term for cybercrimes that target critical infrastructure systems, such as power
grids, water supplies, or transportation networks? ………..
[a] Cyberbullying [b] Cyberterrorism
[c] Online fraud [d] Phishing
17. What is financial fraud? ……….
[a] Legal financial transactions
[b] Unintentional financial errors
[c] Intentional deceptive practices for financial gain
[d] Financial assistance for those in need
18. Which type of financial fraud involves creating fake financial documents or records
to deceive others for financial gain? ………..
[a] Identity theft [b] Money laundering
[c] Forgery [d] Tax evasion
19. Which type of financial fraud involves intentionally providing false or misleading
information on tax returns to reduce tax liability? …………
[a] Tax evasion [b] Tax compliance
[c] Tax transparency [d] Tax credits
20. What is "malware"?
[a] A type of computer hardware
[b] A form of online shopping
[c] Malicious software designed to harm or infiltrate computer systems
[d] A computer programming language
21. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious
code that can harm your computer or steal your data? …………
[a] Virus [b] Worm
[c] Trojan Horse [d] Spyware
22. What is "ransomware"? ……….
[a] Malware that records your keystrokes
[b] A type of online shopping platform
[c] Malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom for their release
[d] A type of antivirus software
23. The remedial measures in cybersecurity primarily focused on ……….
[a] Preventing future cyberattacks
[b] Detecting ongoing cyberattacks
[c] Responding to and recovering from cyberattacks
[d] Promoting ethical hacking
24. The primary purpose of the Information Technology Act of 2000 in India
[a] To regulate the sale of electronic devices
[b] To promote the use of traditional paper-based documents
[c] To provide legal recognition to electronic transactions and digital signatures
[d] To ban the use of computers for financial transactions
25. Which amendment to the Information Technology Act in 2008 introduced provisions
related to data protection and privacy in India? ……. [a] Amendment Act of 2005
[b] Amendment Act of 2006
[c] Amendment Act of 2008 [d] Amendment Act of 2010
26. Which amendment to the IT Act introduced provisions related to the punishment for
cyberterrorism and cyberattacks on critical infrastructure a ……….
[a] Amendment Act of 2005 [b]Amendment Act of 2006
[c]Amendment Act of 2008 [d]Amendment Act of 2010

27. The purpose of the IT (Amendment) Act of 2008's provision related to the
blocking of websites …….
[a]To promote free access to all websites
[b]To restrict access to specific websites for security reasons
[c]To ban all online content
[d]To limit access to government websites only
28. Which government agency is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the IT Act
2000 and its amendments in India? ………
[a]Ministry of Finance
[b]Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[c]Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
[d]Ministry of Education
29. The legal framework that governs the use of electronic signatures and records in
India.
[a] Electronic Transactions Act [b]Electronic Records Act
[c]Information Technology Act [d] Cybersecurity and Privacy Act
30. The legal concept allows individuals to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination
when questioned by law enforcement in cybercrime cases ………
[a] Search and seizure [b]Habeas corpus
[c]Right to privacy [d]Right to remain silent

UNIT 3: SOCIAL MEDIA OVERVIEW AND SECURITY

1. The primary purpose of social media …….

[a] Entertainment [b] Communication
[c] Online shopping [d] Weather updates
2. Which social media platform is known for its character limit per tweet? ……..
[a] Facebook [b] Instagram
[c] Twitter [d] LinkedIn
3. The social media platform is primarily focused on professional networking and job
searching ………
[a] Facebook [b] Instagram
[c] Twitter [d] LinkedIn
4. The term for content that spreads rapidly and widely on social media ………
[a] Popular content [b] Trending content
[c] Viral content [d] Engaging content
5. What is a "hashtag" used for in social media? ………
[a] To separate paragraphs [b] To mark the beginning of a post
[c] To categorize and link content [d] To hide content from certain users
6. The primary purpose of the "report" or "flag" feature on social media platforms
……..
[a] To send direct messages [b] To make posts private
[c] To report inappropriate content [d] To start a video call
7. The security measure helps protect social media accounts from unauthorized access
…….
[a] Using weak passwords
[b] Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA)
[c] Sharing login credentials with friends
[d] Logging in from public computers
8. The potential consequence of oversharing personal information on social media ……
[a] Increased privacy [b] Enhanced security
[c] Identity theft [d] Better online relationships
9. The primary purpose of social networks ……..
[a] Online shopping [b] Business promotion
[c] Global connectivity and communication [d] Entertainment
10. The social network is known for its emphasis on professional networking and job
searching ………..
[a] Facebook [b] Instagram [c] Twitter [d] LinkedIn
11. The following is not a popular social networking platform …….
[a] Snapchat [b] Pinterest
[c] YouTube [d] eBay
12. The term for online communities built around shared interests or hobbies on social
networks ………
[a] Online clubs [b] Virtual societies
[c] Social groups [d] Online communities
13. The social network is primarily focused on short video content and trends ……….
[a] Facebook [b] Instagram
[c] TikTok [d] LinkedIn
14. The type of social media platform primarily focuses on sharing short, 140-character
messages called "tweets" …………
[a] Social networking sites [b] Microblogging platforms
[c] Multimedia sharing platforms [d] Professional networking sites
15. The type of social media platform is known for its emphasis on visual content, such
as photos and videos ………..
[a] Social networking sites [b] Microblogging platforms
[c] Multimedia sharing platforms [d] Social bookmarking sites
16. The type of social media platform is designed for professionals to connect
with colleagues, build their network, and seek job opportunities ……… [a]
Social networking sites [b] Microblogging platforms
[c] Multimedia sharing platforms [d] Professional networking sites
17. The type of social media platform focuses on enabling users to discover and share
web content with others through bookmarks or links ……..
[a] Social networking sites [b] Microblogging platforms
[c] Multimedia sharing platforms [d] Social bookmarking sites
18. The type of social media platform is primarily used for connecting with friends,
family, and acquaintances, and sharing personal updates ……..
[a] Social networking sites [b] Microblogging platforms [c]
Multimedia sharing platforms [d] Professional networking sites
19. The main purpose of Pinterest as a social media platform ……….
[a] Sharing short text updates [b] Posting photos and videos
[c] Discovering and sharing visual inspiration [d] Professional networking
20. The primary purpose of LinkedIn as a social media platform ……..
[a] Sharing personal updates and photos
[b] Discovering and sharing recipes
[c] Networking with professionals and seeking job opportunities
[d] Posting short video content
21. The primary function of YouTube as a social media platform …………
[a] Sharing short text updates [b] Posting photos and videos
[c] Networking with professionals [d] Live streaming music
concerts
22. The primary purpose of social media monitoring ……..
[a] Creating engaging content [b] Managing advertising campaigns
[c] Tracking and analysing online conversations [d] Building a large follower base
23. The term describes the process of monitoring social media channels for mentions of
a brand, product, or keyword ……….
[a] Social listening [b] Social engagement
[c] Social posting [d] Social networking
23. Social media metric measures the number of times a post is shared by users ……….
[a] Impressions [b] Click-through rate (CTR)
[c] Engagement rate [d] Virality
24. The tool or software is commonly used for social media monitoring and analytics
…….
[a] Microsoft Word [b] Photoshop
[c] Google Analytics [d] Hootsuite
25. The hashtag primarily used for on social media platforms ……..
[a] Sharing private messages [b] Categorizing and grouping content
[c] Sending direct messages [d] Editing photos
26. The symbol is commonly used to represent a hashtag ………
[a] @ [c] $ [b] # [d] %
27. The term for a hashtag that is trending and widely used by a large number of users
at a specific time ……..
[a] Evergreen hashtag [b] Viral hashtag
[c] Trending hashtag [d] Niche hashtag
28. The character limit for a hashtag on Twitter ……….
[a] 10 characters [b] 25 characters
[c] 140 characters [d] 280 characters
29. The term for content that becomes popular through online sharing and is often
characterised by its rapid spread …….
[a] Trending content [b] Shareable content
[c] Viral content [d] Sponsored content
30. The term for the practice of creating and publishing content on social media
platforms with the aim of engaging and retaining a specific target audience ………
[a] Social media advertising [b] social media monitoring
[c] Social media management [d] Social media listening