SSC CGL Preparation – Day 17 – Page 10

MCQs – Preventive Measures

1. What is the main purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
A) Increase internet speed
B) Store backup data
C) Prevent unauthorized access
D) Connect multiple computers
➤ Answer: C) Prevent unauthorized access

2. What is the safest way to protect your email account?
A) Use a simple password
B) Share the password with others
C) Enable two-factor authentication
D) Use the same password for all accounts
➤ Answer: C) Enable two-factor authentication

3. Which of the following is considered a strong password?
A) password123
B) yourname@123
C) Q#9tR!vM2z
D) 111111
➤ Answer: C) Q#9tR!vM2z

4. HTTPS in a website URL indicates:
A) High traffic site
B) Secure connection
C) Unencrypted page
D) Unsafe website
➤ Answer: B) Secure connection

5. Which of the following practices is unsafe while using the internet?
A) Using updated antivirus
B) Clicking unknown email links
C) Logging out of accounts
D) Using secure websites
➤ Answer: B) Clicking unknown email links

6. What does a VPN do?
A) Increases download speed
B) Deletes viruses
C) Encrypts and secures your online connection
D) Blocks spam emails
➤ Answer: C) Encrypts and secures your online connection

7. Which of the following is a recommended data backup method?
A) USB drive
B) External hard disk
C) Cloud storage
D) All of the above
➤ Answer: D) All of the above

8. What should you do before entering sensitive info on a website?
A) Ensure website ends with .com
B) Ensure website has HTTPS and a padlock icon
C) Look for a colorful design
D) Enter only on weekends
➤ Answer: B) Ensure website has HTTPS and a padlock icon

9. Which tool detects and removes malware from your system?
A) Compiler
B) Antivirus software
C) PDF Reader
D) Web browser
➤ Answer: B) Antivirus software

10. CERT-IN is a government agency in India responsible for:
A) Internet censorship
B) Managing tax returns
C) Handling cyber security threats
D) Digital marketing
➤ Answer: C) Handling cyber security threats