SSC CGL Computer – Cyber Security & Abbreviations – Level 3 · Challenge
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Answer: 1,333. 2,000 × 10 ÷ 15 ≈ 1,333.
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SSC CGL Computer – Cyber Security & Abbreviations – Level 3 · Challenge – 8 questions, subject: Computer Knowledge. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Diagram-basedUsing the cipher strip, how is CGL written with a shift of 3?
Correct Answer: D [FJO]
Explanation:
Answer: FJO. C→F, G→J, L→O.
2.
Diagram-basedIn the figure, which key does Ravi use to open the secret file?
Correct Answer: C [Ravi's private key]
Explanation:
Locked with Ravi's public key → only Ravi's private key opens it.
3.
Which password rule allows the largest number of possible passwords?
Correct Answer: A [12 characters from letters + digits (62 choices)]
Explanation:
62¹² ≈ 3.2 × 10²¹ beats 94⁸ ≈ 6.1 × 10¹⁵, 10¹⁵ and 26¹⁰ ≈ 1.4 × 10¹⁴ – length wins.
4.
True/False countHow many of these statements are correct?
1. A padlock in the address bar proves that the website is honest
2. A worm needs a host file and a user action to spread
3. Asking for two passwords one after another is two-factor authentication
4. Keeping an offline backup reduces the damage of a ransomware attack
1. A padlock in the address bar proves that the website is honest
2. A worm needs a host file and a user action to spread
3. Asking for two passwords one after another is two-factor authentication
4. Keeping an offline backup reduces the damage of a ransomware attack
Correct Answer: C [Only one]
Explanation:
Only 4 is correct (padlock = encrypted only; a worm spreads by itself; two passwords = one factor) → one.
5.
Arrange in orderArrange in time order: P. ILOVEYOU e-mail worm Q. Brain virus R. WannaCry ransomware S. Morris worm
Correct Answer: D [Q → S → P → R]
Explanation:
1986 Brain → 1988 Morris → 2000 ILOVEYOU → 2017 WannaCry.
6.
A message in ROT13 (Caesar shift of 13) reads PLORE. What is the original word?
Correct Answer: B [CYBER]
Explanation:
ROT13 undoes itself: P→C, L→Y, O→B, R→E, E→R.
7.
An employee finds a pen drive labelled 'Salary list 2026' in the office car park and plugs it into his office computer. The attacker has used:
Correct Answer: D [Baiting]
Explanation:
Leaving an infected drive to be picked up = baiting.
8.
A DEST candidate wants to be on pace after 10 of the 15 minutes. About how many key depressions should be done by then?
Correct Answer: C [1,333]
Explanation:
Answer: 1,333. 2,000 × 10 ÷ 15 ≈ 1,333.
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