UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A and C correctly describe strong password characteristics and the value of two-factor authentication, whereas B and D promote insecure behaviour. Reusing a single password across many services increases the impact of any one compromise. Similarly, displaying passwords openly on a monitor invites misuse by anyone nearby. Thus, the only acceptable combination is the one that includes A and C but excludes B and D.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it chooses only A and leaves out C. While A is true, ignoring the important role of two-factor authentication underestimates modern security practices that combine something you know with something you have or are.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect because it selects C only and omits A. Two-factor authentication is indeed valuable, but strong password construction remains a basic requirement for protecting accounts. This option therefore does not include all correct statements.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it recognises that both strong passwords and multi-factor authentication work together to enhance security. It explicitly rejects the risky practices of password reuse and visible notes, which are described in B and D.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it accepts all four statements, including B and D. Since those two statements contradict fundamental security guidelines, this combination cannot be considered correct.

Statements A, B, C and E describe standard cyber security practices, while D and F are clearly wrong. Phishing seeks to harvest information, so users need strong passwords, antivirus protection and updated software to reduce risk. Opening suspicious attachments deliberately increases the chance of infection, and claiming that only IT staff are responsible ignores the critical role of user behaviour. Thus the correct combination comprises A, B, C and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incorrect because it includes F, which wrongly limits cyber security responsibility to IT staff only. Even though A, B, C and E are correct, including F makes the combination invalid.

Option B:
Option B is correct because it gathers together phishing awareness, password hygiene, malware defence and patch management while excluding unsafe ideas in D and F. It matches the comprehensive set of correct statements given in the stem.

Option C:
Option C is incorrect because it introduces F, which absolves users of responsibility. Even though B, C and E are true, including F contradicts modern cyber security training that emphasises user vigilance.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect because it leaves out B and includes F. It underplays the importance of strong passwords and suggests security is only an IT concern, so this combination cannot be considered correct.