Cyber Security Unit 1 – Introduction to Cyber Crime: AKTU previous year questions
22 AKTU questions from Unit 1 (Introduction to Cyber Crime) asked in 2024–2026, tagged by marks, year and topic. In short: about 24 marks of every paper come from this unit; the most asked topic is Cyber Offenses and Attacks (12 times); 21 questions came back in a later year. The latest ones are listed below; on the page you can filter them by 2-mark or long questions, topic and repeats.
Unit 1 previous year questions
- What is cyber security? (2 marks, 2026, Cybercrime Definition and Origins)
- Discuss about survival mantra for the netizens. (7 marks, 2026, Survival Mantra for Netizens)
- Who are cybercriminals? Discuss different types of cybercriminals and their motives. (7 marks, 2026, Who Are Cybercriminals)
- Describe various cyber offenses and explain how criminals plan cyber attacks. (7 marks, 2026, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- What is the difference between security and privacy? (2 marks, 2025, Cybercrime Definition and Origins)
- What is social engineering in the context of cybercrime? (2 marks, 2025, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- Explain how criminals plan cyberattacks, including the steps involved. (7 marks, 2025, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- Discuss how cybercriminals plan their attacks and the role of attack vectors. (7 marks, 2025, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- Describe the various social engineering techniques used by cybercriminals. (7 marks, 2025, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- What is the "Cybercrime Era"? Explain the survival mantra for netizens in this era. (7 marks, 2025, Survival Mantra for Netizens)
- What are botnets? Explain how botnets serve as fuel for cybercrime activities. (7 marks, 2025, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
- Explain the impact of botnets on cybercrime and online security. (7 marks, 2025, Cyber Offenses and Attacks)
Most asked Unit 1 topics
- Cyber Offenses and Attacks – asked 12 times
- Cybercrime Definition and Origins – asked 5 times
- Who Are Cybercriminals – asked 3 times
Unit 1 question pattern
- 2-mark questions: 7 asked in 2024–2026
- 7-mark questions: 15 asked in 2024–2026
- About 24 marks from Unit 1 in every paper
- 21 questions were asked again in a later year
Unit 1 questions year by year
- 2026: 4 Unit 1 questions asked (23 marks across that year's papers)
- 2025: 8 Unit 1 questions asked (46 marks across that year's papers)
- 2024: 10 Unit 1 questions asked (50 marks across that year's papers)