Operating Systems Security Quiz

Operating Systems Security Quiz

Test your knowledge on security measures in operating systems with this quiz!

published on October 14, 2023
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What is the most commonly used authentication method in operating systems?

What is the most commonly used authentication method in operating systems?
Biometric authentication
Password authentication
Token authentication
Certificate authentication
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Which of the following is not a commonly used type of malware?

Which of the following is not a commonly used type of malware?
Viruses
Trojans
Firewalls
Ransomware
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What does the principle of least privilege mean in the context of operating system security?

What does the principle of least privilege mean in the context of operating system security?
Users should have maximum privileges for ease of use
Users should have minimal privileges necessary to perform their tasks
Users should have equal privileges regardless of their role
Users should have no privileges and rely on administrators for all tasks
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What is a keylogger?

What is a keylogger?
A security feature that logs all cryptographic keys
A device used to enter usernames and passwords without keypresses
Malicious software that records keystrokes
An operating system component that manages encryption
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Which of the following is not an example of a privilege escalation vulnerability?

Which of the following is not an example of a privilege escalation vulnerability?
Buffer overflow
Race condition
SQL injection
DLL injection
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What is the purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

What is the purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?
To prevent unauthorized access to computer networks
To detect and respond to unauthorized attempts to access computer systems
To encrypt sensitive data transmitted over networks
To bypass security measures and gain unauthorized access
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What does the acronym CIA stand for in the context of information security?

What does the acronym CIA stand for in the context of information security?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Cryptography, Intrusion detection, Authentication
Computer Incident Analysis, Cyber Investigation Agency
Critical Infrastructure Assessment, Information Assurance
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Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
ABC123
password123
Tr0ub4dor&3
123456
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What is the purpose of using encryption in operating systems?

What is the purpose of using encryption in operating systems?
To protect against physical theft of devices
To ensure data is not lost during power outages
To secure data by converting it into a form that cannot be easily understood
To speed up the performance of the operating system
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Which of the following is an example of a multi-factor authentication method?

Using a fingerprint scanner
Using a strong password
Using a firewall
Using a VPN
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What is the purpose of a firewall in an operating system?

What is the purpose of a firewall in an operating system?
To protect against unauthorized access to a network
To encrypt data transmitted over a network
To monitor and detect intrusions in an operating system
To prevent phishing attacks on user accounts
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What is a security patch?

What is a security patch?
A software update that fixes security vulnerabilities
A physical barrier to protect computer systems
A device used to scan for malware on network traffic
A tool to recover lost passwords in operating systems