Network Security Quiz Test your knowledge of network security with these 10 questions about securing computer networks and preventing unauthorized access. remus2009 published on November 06, 20231 response 1 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/10 What does VPN stand for? Virtual Public Network Virtual Private Network Virtual Protected Network Virtual Personal Network 2/10 Which of the following is a common type of network attack? Denial-of-Service (DoS) Brute Force Phishing Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) 3/10 What is the purpose of a firewall? To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic To encrypt data transmission To audit system logs To secure physical access to network devices 4/10 Which of the following is a strong password practice? Using common words or phrases Using the same password for multiple accounts Using short passwords Using a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols 5/10 What is the purpose of encryption in network security? To prevent physical access to network devices To protect data confidentiality and integrity during transmission To monitor and control network traffic To authenticate user identities 6/10 What is a common method to protect a wireless network from unauthorized access? Enabling WPA2 encryption and using strong passwords Broadcasting the network's SSID (Service Set Identifier) Disabling all security measures Using weak passwords 7/10 What does the term 'phishing' refer to in network security? Unauthorized access to a network through physical means Fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information through deceptive emails or websites Intercepting and altering communication between two parties in a network Using brute force to crack encrypted data 8/10 Which of the following ensures a secure connection while browsing the web? HTTP HTTPS FTP Telnet 9/10 What is the purpose of antivirus software? To detect, prevent, and remove malware from a computer system To protect network devices from physical damage To monitor network traffic and identify suspicious activities To encrypt sensitive data during transmission 10/10 What is the first line of defense against unauthorized network access? Firewalls Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) Encryption Antivirus Software
