CCST Cyber Security Practice Tests

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Broad topics covered in the practice tests and the exam cram are given below:

CCST  Cybersecurity Certification Cram Notes
The exam objectives for this certification include:

1. Essential Security Principles

2. Basic Network Security Concepts

3. Endpoint Security Concepts

4. Vulnerability Assessment and Risk Management

5. Incident Handling

1.0 Essential Security Principles
1.1 Define essential security principles
1. Vulnerabilities: Weaknesses or flaws in a system's design, implementation, or configuration that can be exploited to compromise its security.

2. Threats: Potential dangers or harmful events that can exploit vulnerabilities and cause harm to a system or organization's assets, operations, or reputation.

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CCST CyberSecurity Practice Questions


1. Which of the following statements is true about tokens?

a. A token can be a physical device such as smart card or a one-time password issued to a user such as SecureID token.

b. A token is essentially a logical parameter used for secure authentication.

c. Tokens are used for creating SSL connections.

d. Tokens provide the least secure authentication environment.

ans: a

Explanation:

A token can be a physical device such as a smart card or an electronic process such as RSA's SecureID token. Tokens provide one of the most secure authentication environments, because typically a token is unique to a user, and it is difficult to spoof.

2. What are vulnerability databases?

a. Comprehensive lists of known software vulnerabilities and their associated risk levels.

b. Sources of information about potential cyber threats and attacks.

c. Tools used to assess network performance and identify areas of improvement.

d. None of the above.

ans. a


Explanation:
Vulnerability databases are comprehensive lists of known software vulnerabilities and their associated risk levels. Examples of vulnerability databases include the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database.

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Question 1:
What is malware, and how does it typically spread?

A. Malicious software designed to harm computer systems. It can spread through infected files, email attachments, or malicious websites.
B. A type of network attack that targets specific vulnerabilities in software.
C. A technique used to gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
D. A form of social engineering that tricks users into revealing sensitive information.
Question 2:
Which of the following is a type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom?

A. Worm
B. Trojan Horse
C. Ransomware
D. Spyware
Question 3:
What is a common method used to distribute malware?

A. Phishing emails
B. Malicious websites
C. Infected USB drives
D. All of the above
Question 4:
How can you protect yourself from malware attacks?

A. Keep software up-to-date
B. Use strong, unique passwords
C. Be cautious of suspicious emails and websites
D. All of the above
Question 5:
What is a keylogger, and how is it used?

A. A type of malware that records user keystrokes to steal sensitive information.
B. A network tool used to monitor network traffic.
C. A hardware device that intercepts network traffic.
D. A type of social engineering attack.

5 More CCNA Cybersecurity MCQs on Malware Detection
Question 6:
What is a signature-based antivirus software?

A. A type of antivirus software that identifies malware based on known patterns or signatures.
B. A software that analyzes the behavior of programs to detect malicious activity.
C. A software that uses artificial intelligence to detect new and unknown threats.
D. A hardware-based security solution that protects against malware attacks.
Question 7:
What is heuristic analysis?

A. A technique used to identify malware based on its behavior.
B. A method of analyzing network traffic to detect malicious activity.
C. A process of examining the source code of software to find vulnerabilities.
D. A technique used to encrypt data to protect it from unauthorized access.
Question 8:
What is a firewall, and how does it help protect against malware?

A. A hardware or software device that monitors network traffic and blocks unauthorized access.
B. A type of antivirus software that scans incoming and outgoing network traffic.
C. A security tool that encrypts data to protect it from unauthorized access.
D. A software that analyzes the behavior of programs to detect malicious activity.
Question 9:
What is a honeypot?

A. A decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers.
B. A type of firewall that blocks malicious traffic.
C. A software tool that analyzes network traffic.
D. A hardware device that protects against physical attacks.
Question 10:
What is a sandboxing technique?

A. A method of isolating a program from the rest of the system to analyze its behavior.
B. A technique used to encrypt data to protect it from unauthorized access.
C. A process of examining the source code of software to find vulnerabilities.
D. A type of firewall that blocks malicious traffic.

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Answers to the CCNA Cybersecurity MCQs
Questions 1-5:
A. Malicious software designed to harm computer systems. It can spread through infected files, email attachments, or malicious websites.
C. Ransomware
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
A. A type of malware that records user keystrokes to steal sensitive information.
Questions 6-10:
A. A type of antivirus software that identifies malware based on known patterns or signatures.
A. A technique used to identify malware based on its behavior.
A. A hardware or software device that monitors network traffic and blocks unauthorized access.
A. A decoy system designed to attract and trap attackers.
A. A method of isolating a program from the rest of the system to analyze its behavior.