Which concept is best described as examining source code to find errors, vulnerabilities, and quality problems?
Correct Answer: D. Code review
MCQ Collection
Introduction to Cyber Security MCQs
Cyber Security beginner-level MCQs for basic concepts, threats, and protection methods.
A security student reads the description: security exposure caused when a mobile device is misplaced or stolen. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: A. Lost device risk
In cyber security, which term refers to the attacker researches the target before selecting an attack method?
Correct Answer: D. Reconnaissance phase
Which concept is best described as data describing other data, such as time, location, sender, or file properties?
Correct Answer: B. Metadata
A security student reads the description: analyzing code without executing it. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: D. Static analysis
Which concept is best described as the attacker combines exploit and payload into a deliverable package?
Correct Answer: D. Weaponization phase
A security student reads the description: reducing exposure of traffic metadata to local networks by tunneling traffic. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: C. VPN privacy
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, testing software while it is running is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: C. Dynamic analysis
A security student reads the description: the attacker sends the malicious package to the target. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: B. Delivery phase
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, an anonymity network that routes traffic through multiple relays is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: D. Tor
Which option correctly identifies the idea of identifying threats, assets, vulnerabilities, and mitigations during design?
Correct Answer: C. Threat modeling
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, the malicious package triggers a vulnerability or unsafe action is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: C. Exploitation phase