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Cyber Security Quiz MCQ Practice

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1. The Digital India initiative was officially launched in which year?

  1. A. 2015
  2. B. 2019
  3. C. 2005
  4. D. 2010
Answer: 2015
Explanation: 2015 — verified fact for Cyber Security Quiz.

2. The Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a real-time payment system, was launched by NPCI in which year?

  1. A. 2010
  2. B. 2019
  3. C. 2016
  4. D. 2014
Answer: 2016
Explanation: 2016 — verified fact for Cyber Security Quiz.

3. Software specifically designed to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system is called:

  1. A. Middleware
  2. B. Malware
  3. C. Firmware
  4. D. Shareware
Answer: Malware
Explanation: Malware — verified fact for Cyber Security Quiz.

4. A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity, usually via email, is called:

  1. A. Phishing
  2. B. Firewalling
  3. C. Caching
  4. D. Encryption
Answer: Phishing
Explanation: Phishing — verified fact for Cyber Security Quiz.

5. HTTPS, used for secure web browsing, adds which security layer to HTTP?

  1. A. Antivirus scanning
  2. B. Firewall only
  3. C. SSL/TLS encryption
  4. D. VPN tunneling
Answer: SSL/TLS encryption
Explanation: SSL/TLS encryption — verified fact for Cyber Security Quiz.

6. Software designed to damage or gain unauthorized access to a system is called:

  1. A. Freeware
  2. B. Malware
  3. C. Shareware
  4. D. Firmware
Answer: Malware
Explanation: Malware — verified fact for Cyber Security Quiz.

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