INTRODUCTION TO
CYBERSECURITY 40 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026 EXAM GRADED A+
Cyber - ANSWER- of, relating to, or involving computers or
computer networks (such as the Internet)
Cybersecurity - ANSWER- measures taken to protect a computer or
computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or
attack
cyber crime - ANSWER- crime committed using a computer or
computer network
, Hacker - ANSWER- a person who breaks into computers to view
and possibly alter information they shouldn't have access to.
Hackers also write scripts that other people, called "script kiddies"
can use to break into computers
script kiddies - ANSWER- Somebody who uses a program made by
someone else to break into people's computers. Script kiddies
usually do not know how to make these programs themselves.
spammers - ANSWER- people who use messaging systems to send an
unsolicited message (spam), especially advertising, as well as sending
messages repeatedly on the same site.
phishing - ANSWER- .Sending emails that appear to be from
legitimate companies requesting personal information
pharming - ANSWER- redirects users to false websites to lure them
into providing personal information
spoofing - ANSWER- An illegitimate site or network created to
make the use think it is legitimate
back door - ANSWER- A set of instructions pr a program allowing
someone to go around security requirements to access programs,
computers, or a network
CYBERSECURITY 40 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026 EXAM GRADED A+
Cyber - ANSWER- of, relating to, or involving computers or
computer networks (such as the Internet)
Cybersecurity - ANSWER- measures taken to protect a computer or
computer system (as on the Internet) against unauthorized access or
attack
cyber crime - ANSWER- crime committed using a computer or
computer network
, Hacker - ANSWER- a person who breaks into computers to view
and possibly alter information they shouldn't have access to.
Hackers also write scripts that other people, called "script kiddies"
can use to break into computers
script kiddies - ANSWER- Somebody who uses a program made by
someone else to break into people's computers. Script kiddies
usually do not know how to make these programs themselves.
spammers - ANSWER- people who use messaging systems to send an
unsolicited message (spam), especially advertising, as well as sending
messages repeatedly on the same site.
phishing - ANSWER- .Sending emails that appear to be from
legitimate companies requesting personal information
pharming - ANSWER- redirects users to false websites to lure them
into providing personal information
spoofing - ANSWER- An illegitimate site or network created to
make the use think it is legitimate
back door - ANSWER- A set of instructions pr a program allowing
someone to go around security requirements to access programs,
computers, or a network
