SecuQuiz - Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

A comprehensive command-line cybersecurity awareness quiz designed to test and improve knowledge of essential security concepts.

Features

• Interactive CLI Interface: Clean, colorful command-line interface with user-friendly prompts
• Comprehensive Question Bank: Questions covering multiple cybersecurity domains
• Real-time Feedback: Immediate explanations for each answer
• Category Tracking: Performance breakdown by security topic
• Smart Recommendations: Personalized suggestions based on quiz performance
• Progress Tracking: Visual progress indicators and detailed scoring

Categories Covered

• Phishing: Email security and phishing attack recognition
• Passwords: Password security best practices
• Social Engineering: Human-based attack vectors
• Malware: Malicious software identification and prevention
• And more... (easily expandable)

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python
• pip

Setup

1. Clone or download the project:

git clone <repository-url>
cd SecuQuiz

2. Install required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Run the quiz:

python3 main.py

Project Structure

SecuQuiz/
├── main.py                 #containg program entry point
├── quiz_engine.py          # contains Core quiz logic
├── utils.py                # Utility functions for display and styling
├── requirements.txt        #contain Python dependencies
├── README.md              #conatin Project documentation
├── data/
│   └── questions.json     #serves as database Quiz question
└── src/
    └── question_manager.py # future work 

Usage

1. Start the Quiz:

   python3 main.py

2. Answer Questions: Type A, B, C, or D for each question

3. Review Results: Get immediate feedback and final performance report

4. Learn from Mistakes: Read explanations for each question

Sample Output

Adding New Questions

Questions are stored in data/questions.json. To add new questions:

1. Open data/questions.json
2. Add your question following this format:

{
  "id": 6,
  "category": "network_security",
  "question": "What is the purpose of a firewall?",
  "options": [
    "A) To prevent physical access to computers",
    "B) To block unauthorized network traffic",
    "C) To encrypt data on hard drives",
    "D) To scan for viruses"
  ],
  "correct_answer": "B",
  "explanation": "Firewalls monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules."
}

Scoring System

• Individual Questions: Correct/Incorrect with explanations
• Overall Score: Percentage based on correct answers
• Category Breakdown: Performance analysis by topic
• Recommendations: Suggested focus areas for improvement

Dependencies

• colorama: For colored terminal output
• json: For question data management (built-in)
• os, sys: For system operations (built-in)

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Add your questions or improvements
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit a pull request

Question Guidelines

When adding questions:

• Keep questions clear and concise
• Provide accurate, educational explanations
• Cover practical, real-world scenarios
• Include current best practices
• Avoid overly technical jargon

Educational Value

This quiz covers essential cybersecurity concepts including:

• Recognizing phishing attempts
• Password security best practices
• Social engineering awareness
• Malware prevention
• Security policy compliance

License

This project is open source. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute for educational purposes.

Support

For issues, questions, or suggestions:

• Create an issue in the repository
• Review the code for customization options
• Check the question format in data/questions.json

Future Enhancements

• Web-based interface
• User progress tracking
• Additional question categories
• Timed quiz mode
• Difficulty levels
• Question randomization

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Stay secure, stay informed!