E3C Quiz EN

Welcome to our Cybersecurity Placement Test!

This test, which takes about 20 minutes, is designed to assess your current knowledge in various domains (ethical hacking, pentesting, cloud security, etc.) as well as your level of technical English.

Important:

This test is purely for orientation and does not affect your admission.
The results will help us tailor your training path and offer additional modules if necessary.
All your data is protected and handled in accordance with GDPR.

Self-Assessment

Lastname / Firstname *

Email *

Rate your level in ethical hacking *

Rate your overall cybersecurity knowledge *

Rate your experience with penetration testing *

Rate your skills in securing cloud environmentsloud *

Rate your proficiency in technical English, which is essential for taking certification exams *

Positioning Questions

Instructions:
Please answer the following questions to help assess your cybersecurity knowledge. Some questions are multiple-choice (MCQ) and one is an open-ended question.

Which of the following best describes the role of a firewall? *

To filter and control network traffic by applying security rules

To encrypt all data transmitted over the Internet

To detect and eliminate viruses on a network

To manage user identities and access

What is a malware? *

A software designed to protect a computer

A malicious program that can damage or spy on a system

A network diagnostic tool.

A data backup system.

Phishing is: *

A technique to optimize search engine results.

An attack method aimed at obtaining sensitive information through identity spoofing.

A secure communication protocol.

A type of firewall.

Social engineering in cybersecurity involves: *

Using encryption tools to secure data.

Manipulating individuals psychologically to obtain confidential information.

Setting up intrusion detection systems.

Configuring wireless networks.

Among the following algorithms, which is considered secure for symmetric encryption? *

DES

AES

RC4

MD5

What is the primary purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)? *

To increase Internet connection speed.

To create a secure connection between two networks or between a user and a network.

To detect network intrusions.

To store data in the cloud.

What is the main goal during a vulnerability assessment? *

Installing antivirus software on all network computers.

Identifying, analyzing, and ranking a system’s security weaknesses.

Encrypting all network communications.

Training users on best practices.

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is: *

A system that requires two login IDs.

A mechanism that combines two methods of identification (e.g., password and mobile code) to enhance security.

A data backup technique.

An encryption protocol.

What is the main difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption? *

Symmetric encryption uses two different keys.

Asymmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

Symmetric encryption uses a single shared key, while asymmetric encryption uses a key pair (public and private).

There is no difference.

In the security triad (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability), what does ‘integrity’ refer to? *

Ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to information.

Maintaining the accuracy and completeness of data.

Ensuring data is accessible when needed.

Managing user identities.

What is a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack? *

An attack using multiple machines to overwhelm a target, making a service unavailable.

A phishing attack using social networks.

An attack aimed at stealing confidential data through a secure connection.

A simulated penetration test.

SQL injection is a technique used to: *

Improve the performance of a database.

Exploit vulnerabilities in web forms to access or manipulate data.

Encrypt data stored in a database.

Automatically back up website information.

Which of the following measures is essential for securing cloud environments? *

Disabling automatic updates.

Implementing a fine-grained Identity and Access Management (IAM) system.

Using only unsecured public networks.

Limiting access to local server management tools.

What is the first phase of a penetration test? *

Reconnaissance and information gathering.

Vulnerability analysis.

Exploitation and gaining access.

Operating system updates.

What is your main objective in pursuing a career in cybersecurity? *

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