Chapter1 The Need for Cybersecurity Quiz

Chapter 1: The Need for Cybersecurity / Chapter 1 Quiz Started on Saturday, 2 October 2021, 2:49 AM State Grades Finished Completed on Saturday, 2 October 2021, 2:51 AM Time taken 2 mins 42 secs Messages Marks 18.00/18.00 Grade 100.00 out of 100.00 Question 1 Calendar Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 What three items are components of the CIA triad? (Choose three.) Select one or more: scalability availability  intervention integrity  access confidentiality  Refer to curriculum topic: 1.2.1 The CIA triad contains three components: confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It is a guideline for information security for an organization. The correct answers are: integrity, availability, confidentiality Question 2 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 Which method is used to check the integrity of data? Select one: backup checksum  encryption authentication Refer to curriculum topic: 1.2.1 A checksum value of a block of data is calculated and transmitted with the data. After the data is received, the checksum hashing is performed again. The calculated value is compared with the transmitted value to verify the integrity of the data. The correct answer is: checksum Question 3 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 What are three methods that can be used to ensure confidentiality of information? (Choose three.) Select one or more: backup file permission settings version control data encryption  username ID and password  two factor authentication  Refer to curriculum topic: 1.2.1 Methods including data encryption, username ID and password, and two factor authentication can be used to help ensure confidentiality of information. File permission control, version control, and backup are methods that can be used to help ensure integrity of information. The correct answers are: data encryption, two factor authentication, username ID and password Question 4 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 Which statement describes cyberwarfare? Select one: It is a series of personal protective equipment developed for soldiers involved in nuclear war. Cyberwarfare is an attack carried out by a group of script kiddies. It is simulation software for Air Force pilots that allows them to practice under a simulated war scenario. It is Internet-based conflict that involves the penetration of information systems of other nations.  Refer to curriculum topic: 1.4.1 Cyberwarfare is Internet-based conflict that involves the penetration of the networks and computer systems of other nations. Organized hackers are typically involved in such an attack. The correct answer is: It is Internet-based conflict that involves the penetration of information systems of other nations. Question 5 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 What is an example of "hacktivism"? Select one: A teenager breaks into the web server of a local newspaper and posts a picture of a favorite cartoon character. Criminals use the Internet to attempt to steal money from a banking company.  A group of environmentalists launch a denial of service attack against an oil company that is responsible for a large oil spill. A country tries to steal defense secrets from another country by infiltrating government networks. Refer to curriculum topic: 1.3.1 Hacktivism is a term used to describe cyberattacks carried out by people who are considered political or ideological extremists. Hacktivists attack people or organizations that they believe are enemies to the hacktivist agenda. The correct answer is: A group of environmentalists launch a denial of service attack against an oil company that is responsible for a large oil spill. Question 6 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 What is the motivation of a white hat attacker? Select one:  discovering weaknesses of networks and systems to improve the security level of these systems studying operating systems of various platforms to develop a new system taking advantage of any vulnerability for illegal personal gain fine tuning network devices to improve their performance and efficiency Refer to curriculum topic: 1.3.1 White hat attackers break into networks or computer systems in order to discover weaknesses for the purpose of improving the security of these systems. These break-ins are done with permission from the owner or the organization. Any results are reported back to the owner or the organization. The correct answer is: discovering weaknesses of networks and systems to improve the security level of these systems Question 7 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 Match the type of cyber attackers to the description. (Not all options are used.) make political statements, or create fear, by causing physical or psychological damage to victims  gather intelligence or commit sabotage on specific goals on behalf of their government  make political statements in order to create an awareness of issues that are important to them  Refer to curriculum topic: 1.3.1 The correct answer is: make political statements, or create fear, by causing physical or psychological damage to victims → terrorists, gather intelligence or commit sabotage on specific goals on behalf of their government → state-sponsored attackers, make political statements in order to create an awareness of issues that are important to them → hacktivists Question 8 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 What is another name for confidentiality of information? Select one:  privacy consistency trustworthiness accuracy Refer to curriculum topic: 1.2.1 Privacy is another name for confidentiality. Accuracy, consistency, and trustworthiness describe integrity of data. The correct answer is: privacy Question 9 Correct Mark 2.00 out of 2.00 What is a reason that internal security threats might cause greater damage to an organization than external security threats? Select one: Internal users have better hacking skills.  Internal users have direct access to the infrastructure devices. Internal users can access the corporate data without authentication. Internal users can access the infrastructure devices through the Internet. Refer to curriculum topic: 1.3.1 Internal threats have the potential to cause greater damage than external threats because internal users have direct access to the building and its infrastructure devices. Internal users may not have better hacking skills than external attackers. Both internal users and external users can access the network devices through the Internet. A well designed security implementation should require authentication before corporate data is accessed, regardless of whether the access request is from within the corporate campus or from the outside network. The correct answer is: Internal users have direct access to the infrastructure devices. ◄ Chapter 1: Terms and Concepts Practice Jump to... Launch Chapter 2 ►