Cybercrime

Description: Cybercrime Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Digital Threats
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the term used to describe the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information in electronic form?

  1. Cybercrime

  2. Cybersecurity

  3. Digital Forensics

  4. Information Assurance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cybercrime is the term used to describe the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information in electronic form.

Which type of cybercrime involves the unauthorized access and use of a computer system or network?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. DDoS Attack


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hacking is the term used to describe the unauthorized access and use of a computer system or network.

What is the term used to describe the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity?

  1. Phishing

  2. Malware

  3. DDoS Attack

  4. Spam


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phishing is the term used to describe the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity.

Which type of cybercrime involves the use of malicious software to damage or disable a computer system or network?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. DDoS Attack


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Malware is the term used to describe the use of malicious software to damage or disable a computer system or network.

What is the term used to describe a cyberattack that involves flooding a target system or network with a large volume of traffic to disrupt its normal operation?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. DDoS Attack


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

DDoS Attack is the term used to describe a cyberattack that involves flooding a target system or network with a large volume of traffic to disrupt its normal operation.

Which type of cybercrime involves the unauthorized copying, distribution, or sale of copyrighted digital content?

  1. Copyright Infringement

  2. Trademark Infringement

  3. Patent Infringement

  4. Trade Secret Infringement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Copyright Infringement is the term used to describe the unauthorized copying, distribution, or sale of copyrighted digital content.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark without the permission of the owner?

  1. Copyright Infringement

  2. Trademark Infringement

  3. Patent Infringement

  4. Trade Secret Infringement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Trademark Infringement is the term used to describe the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark without the permission of the owner.

Which type of cybercrime involves the unauthorized use of a patent without the permission of the owner?

  1. Copyright Infringement

  2. Trademark Infringement

  3. Patent Infringement

  4. Trade Secret Infringement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Patent Infringement is the term used to describe the unauthorized use of a patent without the permission of the owner.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized use of a trade secret without the permission of the owner?

  1. Copyright Infringement

  2. Trademark Infringement

  3. Patent Infringement

  4. Trade Secret Infringement


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trade Secret Infringement is the term used to describe the unauthorized use of a trade secret without the permission of the owner.

Which type of cybercrime involves the intentional spreading of false or misleading information through electronic means?

  1. Cyberbullying

  2. Cyberstalking

  3. Disinformation

  4. Misinformation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Disinformation is the term used to describe the intentional spreading of false or misleading information through electronic means.

What is the term used to describe the repeated, unwanted, and alarming contact with another person through electronic means?

  1. Cyberbullying

  2. Cyberstalking

  3. Disinformation

  4. Misinformation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cyberstalking is the term used to describe the repeated, unwanted, and alarming contact with another person through electronic means.

Which type of cybercrime involves the use of electronic means to bully or harass another person?

  1. Cyberbullying

  2. Cyberstalking

  3. Disinformation

  4. Misinformation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyberbullying is the term used to describe the use of electronic means to bully or harass another person.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized access to a computer system or network for the purpose of stealing or modifying data?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. Data Breach


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data Breach is the term used to describe the unauthorized access to a computer system or network for the purpose of stealing or modifying data.

Which type of cybercrime involves the unauthorized use of a computer system or network to launch attacks against other systems or networks?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. Botnet


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Botnet is the term used to describe the unauthorized use of a computer system or network to launch attacks against other systems or networks.

What is the term used to describe the unauthorized access to a computer system or network for the purpose of stealing or modifying data?

  1. Hacking

  2. Phishing

  3. Malware

  4. Data Breach


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Data Breach is the term used to describe the unauthorized access to a computer system or network for the purpose of stealing or modifying data.

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