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  • 1. The quality or state of being secure that is to be free from danger.
A) Security
B) Information security
C) Information assurance
D) Cybersecurity
  • 2. A construction block in DIKW pyramid that has been "cleaned of errors and further processed so that it is easier to measure, visualize, and analyze for a specific purpose.
A) Wisdom
B) Information
C) Data
D) Knowledge
  • 3. Information Security is basically the practice of preventing unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, inspection, recording or destruction of information.
A) Information Assurance
B) Cybersecurity
C) Data Security
D) Information Security
  • 4. To safeguard the person or group of people who have been granted access to the organization and its operations is known as
A) Operations security
B) Physical security
C) Communication security
D) Personal security
  • 5. A web browser pop-up appears on your personal computer offering an "anti-spyware product" What's your best course of action?
A) Close the window. If want spyware protection software, better to get it from a provider with extensive review and download on a reputed site such as download.com.
B) Click on the link and provide your personal information
C) Click on the link and provide your credit card information as the more protection prompted to install the better.
D) Click on the link in the ad to learn more about the company its products before you provide.
  • 6. Peter is working at a real estate business this summer. He's using the company's computer system to enter client addresses. Marzan is working at what level of the DIKW hierarchy?
A) Wisdom
B) Data
C) Information
D) Knowledge
  • 7. These attackers intend to do damage to your system or try to obtain the information from tha system which can be used to attain financial gain.
A) Intruders
B) Virus
C) hackers
D) Malware
  • 8. The highest level of the DIKW Pyramid is _______
A) Data
B) Knowledge
C) Wisdom
D) Information
  • 9. _______ is a group of people working together to achieve the same goal or objectives.
A) Organization
B) Industry
C) Company
D) Enterprise
  • 10. is the information you have learned, while wisdom is the ability to use that knowledge in a profound way.
A) Data
B) Knowledge
C) Information
D) Wisdom
  • 11. The ________ hierarchy, connects data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in four layers
A) DIKW
B) IPO
C) GIGO
D) Sequential access
  • 12. _________ are the news who is only interested in penetrating into your system. They do not cause any harm to your system they only get satisfied by getting access to your system.
A) Malware
B) Hacker
C) Virus
D) Trojan horse
  • 13. Mary is analyzing the sales report figures as a new sales manager to determine the top three salespeople for the year. Mary is working at what level of the DIKW hierarchy
A) Information
B) Wisdom
C) Data
D) Knowledge
  • 14. __________ is the protection of assets from harm.
A) Cybersecurity
B) Security
C) Data security
D) Information security
  • 15. When data is compiled or used to better understand or do anything, it is referred to as ___________
A) Knowledge
B) Data
C) Wisdom
D) Information
  • 16. Assets within the organization includes: machine, facilities, data, information and __________
A) Knowledge
B) People
C) Security
D) Wisdom
  • 17. We turn data into information providing _________ into it.
A) Context
B) Knowledge
C) Wisdom
D) Security
  • 18. Information is __________ when it is free of faults or mistakes and provides the value that the end-user expects.
A) Confidential
B) Reliable
C) accurate
D) true
  • 19. ________ is the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attackod or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
A) availability
B) integrity
C) vulnerability
D) confidentiality
  • 20. The securing of computer systems and data against harm, theft, and unauthorized access is

    known as ________
A) vulnerability
B) Data security
C) Computer Security
D) Information security
  • 21. ________ is a concept that allows you to recognize patterns and the elements that drive them. Ultimately, it allows future events to be predicted.
A) Wisdom
B) Data
C) Knowledge
D) Information
  • 22. Information must be available for use by those who have been granted access to it, which is a feature of IΑ.
A) Integrity
B) Authenticity
C) Integrity
D) Availability
  • 23. __________ is knowledge applied in action.
A) Wisdom
B) Information
C) Knowledge
D) Data
  • 24. _________ defines and applies a collection of policies, standards, methodologies, services, and mechanism to maintain mission integrity with respect to people, process, technology, information and supporting infrastructure.
A) Security
B) Information Assurance
C) Information security
D) Information and Information System
  • 25. __________, means to safeguard network components, connections, and data.
A) availability
B) security
C) network security
D) confidentiality
  • 26. An _________ is where an unauthorized individual gains access to confidential or private information.
A) interruption
B) Fabrication
C) interception
D) Modification
  • 27. Unintentional tampering, such as human errors or data loss as a result of a system failure, must also he protected by effective integrity countermeasures.
A) True
B) False
  • 28. __________ is defined set of measures that ensure the availability, integrity. authenticity, secrecy, and nonrepudiation of information and information systems,
A) information
B) information security
C) Information assurance
D) computer security
  • 29. Hardware failures, unanticipated software downtime, and network bandwidth challenges are just a few of the most common non-malicious threats to availability.
A) False
B) True
  • 30. What does multi-factor authentication (MFA) require?
A) A firewall
B) Only a password
C) A single security question
D) Multiple verification methods, such as biometrics or one-time codes
  • 31. What is the primary goal of information security?
A) Protect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability
B) Ensure system functionality
C) Improve network speed
D) Prevent unauthorized system access
  • 32. What is a common method used to assess risks within an organization?
A) Risk assessment framework
B) Ignoring security incidents
C) Random employee surveys
D) Firewall configuration
  • 33. What does "CIA Triad" stand for in cybersecurity?
A) Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
B) Computer Infrastructure Analysis
C) Cyber Intelligence Agency
D) Cryptographic Integration Algorithms
  • 34. What does a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) focus on?
A) Increasing revenue
B) Employee satisfaction surveys
C) Maintaining customer engagement
D) Restoring IT systems and data after a disruption
  • 35. What is the role of a risk mitigation plan?
A) Help organizations reduce the impact of security risks
B) Ignore vulnerabilities in the system
C) Allow employees unrestricted access to data
D) Prevent all security threats permanently
  • 36. Which security attack involves an attacker intercepting communication between two parties?
A) SQL Injection
B) Ransomware
C) Man-in-the-Middle attack
D) DDoS Attack
  • 37. What is the Zero Trust security model?
A) Always verify and authenticate before granting accessB. Always verify and authenticate before granting access
B) Trust all internal users automatically
C) Disable all security features
D) Provide unrestricted access to databases
  • 38. What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
A) Detect potential security breaches
B) Speed up network traffic
C) Prevent unauthorized access
D) Encrypt sensitive data
  • 39. Which type of malware locks user files and demands payment for access?
A) Trojan Horse
B) Ransomware
C) Worm
D) Spyware
  • 40. Which security principle restricts users to only the permissions necessary for their roles?
A) Least privilege
B) Denial-of-service
C) Multi-factor authentication
D) Open access
  • 41. How can a company ensure its Business Continuity Plan remains effective?
A) Ignore it until an emergency occurs
B) Reduce security measures
C) Regularly review and update the plan
D) Delay testing procedures
  • 42. Which type of malware encrypts files and demands payment for their release?
A) Ransomware
B) Worm
C) Trojan Horse
D) Spyware
  • 43. What is the first step in developing a Business Continuity Plan?
A) Conducting a business impact analysis (BIA)
B) Expanding business operations
C) Hiring more employees
D) Purchasing cybersecurity software
  • 44. Which strategy helps businesses remain operational during a natural disaster?
A) Using only local backups
B) Relocating all servers off-site or to the cloud
C) Ignoring customer inquiries
D) Relying on social media advertising
  • 45. What is the main goal of a Business Continuity Plan (BCP)?
A) Reduce hiring costs
B) Increase company profits
C) Improve advertising strategies
D) Ensure business operations continue during disruptions
  • 46. What is the main purpose of cybersecurity?
A) Minimize hardware costs
B) Protect digital systems from unauthorized access and threats
C) Improve software speed
D) Increase internet speed
  • 47. What is the main purpose of cybersecurity?
A) Minimize hardware costs
B) Increase internet speed
C) Protect digital systems from unauthorized access and threats
D) Improve software speed
  • 48. What is the term for an individual inside an organization who intentionally leaks sensitive information or causes security breaches?
A) External hacker
B) Insider threat
C) System administrator
D) Firewall bypasser
  • 49. What is the main purpose of penetration testing in cybersecurity?
A) To slow down network connections
B) To crash an organization's system
C) To identify weaknesses by simulating cyberattacks
D) To delete unnecessary files
  • 50. Which security measure helps prevent brute-force attacks on passwords?
A) Disabling firewalls
B) Using simple passwords
C) Limiting login attempts
D) Allowing unlimited retries
  • 51. What type of cyberattack uses fake emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information?
A) Phishing
B) SQL Injection
C) Denial-of-Service(DoS)
D) Malware
  • 52. Which event would require a company to activate its Business Continuity Plan?
A) Routine software updates
B) Annual employee training
C) Cyberattack, natural disaster, or major equipment failure
D) Office relocation
  • 53. Why is business impact analysis (BIA) critical in business continuity planning?
A) It eliminates all business risks
B) It focuses only on marketing strategies
C) It helps organizations understand the potential consequences of disruptions
D) It prevents all operational failures
  • 54. What is a common method used in phishing attacks?
A) Exploiting software vulnerabilities
B) Sending deceptive emails to trick users
C) Blocking all incoming network traffic
D) Encrypting all system files
  • 55. Who is responsible for executing a Business Continuity Plan during an emergency?
A) External consultants
B) Random employees
C) The designated business continuity team and stakeholders
D) Only the CEO
  • 56. What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
A) Manipulating individuals to reveal confidential information
B) Hacking servers using malware
C) Conducting network vulnerability tests
D) Strengthening security with encryption
  • 57. Which cybersecurity principle helps reduce risk by restricting system access based on user roles?
A) Least Privilege
B) Firewal Bypass
C) No Authentication
D) Open Access
  • 58. Which type of attack floods a network or system to overload resources?
A) Man-in-the-middle
B) Phishing
C) SQL Injection
D) Denial-of-Service (DoS)
  • 59. Which security principle ensures data remains unchanged during transit or storage?
A) Availability
B) Confidentiality
C) Authentication
D) Integrity
  • 60. What is the primary function of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
A) Improve internet speed
B) Encrypt internet connections for secure browsing
C) Block ads
D) Prevent phishing attacks
  • 61. What is the main difference between risk and vulnerability?
A) Vulnerability deals with financial losses, while risk only affects IT systems
B) Risk refers to potential threats, while vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited
C) Risk and vulnerability mean the same thing
D) Risk is always external, while vulnerability is always internal
  • 62. How can organizations reduce human-related security vulnerabilities?
A) Rely only on antivirus software
B) Provide regular cybersecurity awareness training
C) Avoid using passwords
D) Ignore employee cybersecurity habits
  • 63. Which security principle requires users to only have the necessary access to perform their tasks?
A) Open Access
B) Multi-factor authentication
C) Network segmentation
D) Network segmentation
  • 64. What is the primary role of antivirus software?
A) Detect and remove malware
B) Monitor online activity
C) Speed up internet browsing
D) Speed up internet browsing
  • 65. What is a common defense against brute-force attacks?
A) Limiting login attempts
B) Disabling firewalls
C) Keeping software outdated
D) Weak passwords
  • 66. Which factor increases an organization's security risk?
A) Outdated software and weak passwords
B) Strong authentication measures
C) Encrypted data storage
D) Regular employee cybersecurity training
  • 67. What does HTTPS in a web address indicate?
A) A secure, encrypted data transmission
B) A local network connection
C) A faster connection speed
D) A government-authorized website
  • 68. What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
A) Detect viruses
B) Block unauthorized access
C) Encrypt data files
D) Enhance internet speed
  • 69. What does multi-factor authentication (MFA) require?
A) Only a username
B) Password only
C) A firewall setup
D) Multiple authentication factors, such as biometrics and codes
  • 70. Which cybersecurity practice involves testing a system for vulnerabilities before an attack occurs?
A) Phishing
B) Malware analysis
C) Social Engineering
D) Ethical hacking
  • 71. How can users protect against cyber threats?
A) Disable antivirus protection
B) Use strong passwords and update software regularly
C) Ignore security updates
D) Click on unknown email links
  • 72. Which essential component should a Business Continuity Plan include?
A) Disaster recovery procedures
B) Company logo designs
C) Daily employee schedules
D) Marketing strategies
  • 73. What is the main function of a firewall?
A) Detect hardware failures
B) Enhance browsing speed
C) Create backup copies of data
D) Prevent unauthorized access to a network
  • 74. What is the best way to mitigate security vulnerabilities?
A) Use simple and easy-to-guess passwords
B) Perform regular security updates and patches
C) Avoid monitoring user activities
D) Ignore small risks
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