Password security
What is the recommended minimum length for a strong password?
At least 12-16 characters
What is the capital of Canada?
Ottawa
What does “WWW” stand for in a website URL?
World Wide Web
What does the “I” in the CIA Triad stand for?
Integrity
What gas do humans breathe in to survive?
Oxygen
What is the main advantage of using a password manager?
It stores and generates strong, unique passwords for different accounts.
In which year did Kazakhstan officially change its capital to Astana?
1997
Who is considered the inventor of the World Wide Web?
Tim Berners-Lee
What happens when a DDoS attack is launched on a website?
The website becomes unavailable due to overwhelming traffic.
What is the smallest unit of life?
A cell
What is the best way to create a memorable but strong password?
Use a passphrase made of random words (e.g., “BlueSkyPizzaRiver”).
What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
What does an IP address do?
It uniquely identifies a device on a network.
Which cryptographic technique ensures the confidentiality of messages?
Encryption
Who developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein
What is a dictionary attack?
A hacking method where attackers try common words and phrases as passwords.
Which Renaissance artist painted The School of Athens?
Raphael
What is the function of a DNS (Domain Name System)?
It translates website names (like google.com) into IP addresses.
What is the difference between a hash function and encryption?
A hash function is one-way and irreversible, while encryption is reversible with a key.
What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?
Producing energy (it’s the “powerhouse of the cell”).
Why is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) important, even if you have a strong password?
It adds an extra security layer, making it harder for hackers to access an account even if they steal the password.
Who was the first President of independent Kazakhstan?
Nursultan Nazarbayev
What does the term “open-source software” mean?
Software whose source code is publicly available for modification and distribution.
If an attacker modifies bank account balances in a database, which CIA Triad principle is compromised?
Integrity
What is the name of the first artificial satellite launched into space?
Sputnik 1