Which option correctly identifies the idea of linking anonymized data back to an individual?
Correct Answer: B. Re-identification
MCQ Collection
Introduction to Cyber Security MCQs
Cyber Security beginner-level MCQs for basic concepts, threats, and protection methods.
In cyber security, which term refers to cleaning input to remove or encode unsafe content?
Correct Answer: C. Input sanitization
Which option correctly identifies the idea of malware or tools are placed on the victim system?
Correct Answer: B. Installation phase
In cyber security, which term refers to a device or software that filters traffic according to security rules?
Correct Answer: A. Firewall
Which concept is best described as encoding output so it is interpreted as data, not executable content?
Correct Answer: B. Output encoding
In cyber security, which term refers to the compromised system communicates with the attacker infrastructure?
Correct Answer: B. Command-and-control phase
Which concept is best described as a system that detects suspicious activity and generates alerts?
Correct Answer: D. Intrusion Detection System
A security student reads the description: shipping software with safe settings enabled by default. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: B. Secure default configuration
Which concept is best described as the attacker carries out final objectives such as theft or disruption?
Correct Answer: B. Actions phase
A security student reads the description: a system that can detect and block suspicious traffic. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: D. Intrusion Prevention System
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, handling errors without exposing sensitive internal details is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: A. Error handling security
A security student reads the description: interrupting one or more stages to stop an attack. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: B. Kill chain disruption