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Programming Quiz

Strengthen your programming foundation by revising the concepts shared across many programming languages.

25 Questions
30 min Duration
40% To pass
1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

  • This quiz has 25 questions.
  • Questions are picked at random from a bank of 50, so each attempt is different.
  • You have 30 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
  • You need 40% to pass.
  • There is no negative marking.
  • You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
  • Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

  1. Question 1

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Phishing?

    • Manipulating people to bypass security controls
    • A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information Correct answer
    • Software that secretly monitors or collects information
    • A network of compromised devices controlled by an attacker
    Explanation: Phishing is correctly described by: A deceptive attempt to obtain sensitive information.
  2. Question 2

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Malware?

    • Malicious software Correct answer
    • A weakness that could be exploited
    • Malicious software disguised as legitimate software
    • A distributed denial-of-service attack
    Explanation: Malware is correctly described by: Malicious software.
  3. Question 3

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Ransomware?

    • An update that fixes a security issue
    • Malware capable of spreading between systems
    • Giving users only the access needed for their tasks
    • Malware that commonly blocks or encrypts data for extortion Correct answer
    Explanation: Ransomware is correctly described by: Malware that commonly blocks or encrypts data for extortion.
  4. Question 4

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Firewall?

    • Software that secretly monitors or collects information
    • A network of compromised devices controlled by an attacker
    • A system that controls network traffic according to rules Correct answer
    • A systematic review of security controls and practices
    Explanation: Firewall is correctly described by: A system that controls network traffic according to rules.
  5. Question 5

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Encryption?

    • Malicious software disguised as legitimate software
    • Transforming data so unauthorized parties cannot easily read it Correct answer
    • A distributed denial-of-service attack
    • An event that threatens confidentiality, integrity, or availability
    Explanation: Encryption is correctly described by: Transforming data so unauthorized parties cannot easily read it.
  6. Question 6

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Authentication?

    • Verifying an identity Correct answer
    • Malware capable of spreading between systems
    • Giving users only the access needed for their tasks
    • Trying many possible passwords or keys
    Explanation: Authentication is correctly described by: Verifying an identity.
  7. Question 7

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Authorization?

    • A network of compromised devices controlled by an attacker
    • A systematic review of security controls and practices
    • Using leaked credentials against other services
    • Determining what an authenticated identity is allowed to do Correct answer
    Explanation: Authorization is correctly described by: Determining what an authenticated identity is allowed to do.
  8. Question 8

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes MFA?

    • A distributed denial-of-service attack
    • An event that threatens confidentiality, integrity, or availability
    • Authentication using two or more different factors Correct answer
    • A vulnerability exploited before an effective fix is available
    Explanation: MFA is correctly described by: Authentication using two or more different factors.
  9. Question 9

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Social engineering?

    • Giving users only the access needed for their tasks
    • Manipulating people to bypass security controls Correct answer
    • Trying many possible passwords or keys
    • Transforming data into a fixed-size digest
    Explanation: Social engineering is correctly described by: Manipulating people to bypass security controls.
  10. Question 10

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Vulnerability?

    • A weakness that could be exploited Correct answer
    • A systematic review of security controls and practices
    • Using leaked credentials against other services
    • Adding unique random data before hashing passwords
    Explanation: Vulnerability is correctly described by: A weakness that could be exploited.
  11. Question 11

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Security patch?

    • An event that threatens confidentiality, integrity, or availability
    • A vulnerability exploited before an effective fix is available
    • Cryptography using a public and private key pair
    • An update that fixes a security issue Correct answer
    Explanation: Security patch is correctly described by: An update that fixes a security issue.
  12. Question 12

    In Cyber Security, which option best describes Spyware?

    • Trying many possible passwords or keys
    • Transforming data into a fixed-size digest
    • Software that secretly monitors or collects information Correct answer
    • A cryptographic mechanism supporting authenticity and integrity
    Explanation: Spyware is correctly described by: Software that secretly monitors or collects information.

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Programming Fundamentals

Most programming languages share several core ideas, including variables, conditions, loops and functions. Revising these fundamentals helps build a stronger base before moving into language-specific topics.

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