What is 'cybercrime'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is 'cybercrime'?
A. A crime that is always violent
B. A criminal activity that is committed using computers or the internet
C. A crime that involves physical theft
D. A crime that involves only financial fraud
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cybercrime refers to any illegal activity that involves a computer, network, or the internet, including identity theft, hacking, and online fraud.

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Which administrative security tool establishes a mandatory company rule requiring passwords to contain uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols while expiring every 90 days?
A. Multi-Factor Registry Check
B. Firewall Inspection Script
C. Access Control List Matrix
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Correct Answer: Option D


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What form of security exploit occurs when an application inputs more variable data into a memory block than it can hold, overwriting nearby execution instructions with malicious payloads?
A. Zero-Day Exploit
B. SQL Injection
C. Buffer Overflow
D. Cross-Site Scripting

Correct Answer: Option C


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A. Smishing (SMS Phishing)
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C. Vishing Attempt
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Correct Answer: Option A


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