1. The First Computer Virus is ______________
- Sasser
- Creeper
- Blaster
- I Love You
Answer – Creeper
2. What type of symmetric key algorithm using a streaming cipher to encrypt information ?
- RC4
- Blowfish
- SHA
- MD5
Answer – RC4
3. Charles Babbage invented
- ENIAC
- Difference Engine
- Electronic Computer
- Punched Card
Answer – Difference Engine
4. MCAfee is an Example of
- Virus
- Quick Heal
- Antivirus
- Photo Editing Software
Answer- Antivirus
5. What is the Maximum character Linux supports in its filenames?
- 8
- 128
- 256
- Unlimited
Answer – 256
6. Which of the following is independent malicious program that need not any host program ?
- Trap doors
- Trojan horse
- Virus
- Worm
Answer – Worm
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of a smartcard ?
- A Credit card which can be used to operate a mobile phone
- An electronic money card e.g. Mondex
- A drivers license containing current information about bookings etc
- An access control card containing a digitized photo
Answer – An access control card containing a digitized photo
8. Code Red is ___________
- Word Processing Software
- Antivirus
- Virus
- Photo Editing Software
Answer – Virus
9. What is the default port number for apache and most web servers ?
- 20
- 27
- 80
- 87
Answer – 80
10. A DNS translates a domain name into what ?
- Binary
- Hex
- IP
- URL
Answer – IP
11. According to the CIA Triad, which of the below-mentioned element is not considered in the triad ?
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Authenticity
- Availability
Answer – Authenticity
12. This is the model designed for guiding the policies of Information security within a company, firm or organization. What is “this” referred to here?
- Confidentiality
- Non-repudiation
- CIA Triad
- Authenticity
Answer – CIA Triad
13. CIA triad is also known as ____________
- NIC (Non-repudiation, Integrity, Confidentiality)
- AIC (Availability, Integrity, Confidentiality)
- AIN (Availability, Integrity, Non-repudiation)
- AIC (Authenticity, Integrity, Confidentiality)
Answer – AIC (Availability, Integrity, Confidentiality)
14. _______means the protection of data from modification by unknown users.
- Confidentiality
- Integrity
- Authentication
- Non-repudiation
Answer – Non-repudiation
15. Why these 4 elements (confidentiality, integrity, authenticity & availability) are considered fundamental ?
- They help understanding hacking better
- They are key elements to a security breach
- They help understands security and its components better
- They help to understand the cyber-crime better
Answer – They help understands security and its components better
16. Data ________is used to ensure confidentiality.
- Encryption
- Locking
- Deleting
- Backup
Answer – Encryption
17. ________ is one of the most secured Linux OS that provides anonymity and incognito option for securing its user data.
- Fedora
- Tails
- Ubuntu
- OpenSUSE
Answer – Tails
18. Which of the following OS does not comes under a secured Linux OS list ?
- Qubes OS
- Tails
- Tin Hat
- Ubuntu
Answer – Ubuntu
19. ___________ is a Debian-Linux based OS that has 2 VMs(Virtual Machines) that help in preserving users’ data private.
- Fedora
- Ubuntu
- Whonix
- Kubuntu
Answer – Whonix
20. Subgraph OS is a Debian based Linux distro which provides harcore anonymity and is approved by Edward Snowden.
- True
- False
Answer – True
21. Using the _____ account of a UNIX system, one can carry out administrative functions.
- root
- administrative
- user
- client
Answer – root
22. In Which year the term hacking was coined ?
- 1965-67
- 1955-60
- 1970-80
- 1980-82
Answer – 1955-60
23. From where the term ‘hacker’ first cam to existence ?
- MIT
- Stanford University
- California
- Bell’s Lab
Answer – MIT
24. What is the name of the first hacker’s conference ?
- DEFCON
- OSCON
- DEVCON
- SECCON
Answer – DEFCON
25. ____________ is the oldest phone hacking techniques used by hackers to make free calls
- Phishing
- Spamming
- Phreaking
- Cracking
Answer – Phreaking
