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Cybersecurity Questions for SSC CGL

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Q1 · hard · AI-verified
What is the term for a vulnerability in software that is unknown to the vendor and for which no patch exists, making it particularly dangerous to exploit?
  1. Backdoor Vulnerability
  2. Zero-Day Vulnerability
  3. Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
  4. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability
Q2 · medium · AI-verified
Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?
  1. Ransomware
  2. Spyware
  3. Worm
  4. Trojan Horse
Q3 · hard · AI-verified
Which type of malware encrypts a victim's files and demands payment (usually in cryptocurrency) to restore access?
  1. Adware
  2. Spyware
  3. Rootkit
  4. Ransomware
Q4 · medium · AI-verified
Which of the following is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?
  1. Spyware
  2. Ransomware
  3. Worm
  4. Trojan Horse
Q5 · hard · AI-verified
Which cybersecurity framework, developed by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology), provides a policy framework of computer security guidance for private sector organizations in the United States?
  1. ISO/IEC 27001
  2. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)
  3. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  4. COBIT (Control Objectives for Information Technologies)
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