Lesson 2: Information Assurance Principles

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does Information Assurance cover?

• Only technology

• People, processes, and technology

• Only people

• Only processes

Open Ended

Why is it important for information to be trustworthy, secure, and reliable in today's digital world?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT included in the scope of information assurance?

• Technical controls

• Administrative controls

• Legal controls

• Physical fitness

Multiple Select

Which of the following are objectives of information assurance?

• Protect sensitive data

• Ensure data accuracy

• Maintain system availability

• Increase marketing reach

Open Ended

How do the objectives of information assurance support both technical and ethical requirements?

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Confidentiality ensures that information is accessible only to

individuals.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are key concepts related to integrity in information assurance?

• Hashing and checksums

• Encryption

• Digital signatures

• Version control

Open Ended

Explain how redundancy and backups contribute to the availability principle in information assurance.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of authentication?

• Passwords and PINs

• Audit logs

• Digital signatures

• Viewing grades

Multiple Choice

How does authorization differ from authentication?

• Authorization verifies identity, authentication determines actions allowed.

• Authentication determines actions allowed, authorization verifies identity.

• Authentication verifies identity, authorization determines actions allowed.

• Both are the same process.

Open Ended

List two key tools used to ensure accountability in information assurance.

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Non-repudiation ensures that an individual cannot

performing an action.

Open Ended

Explain the main difference in focus between Information Assurance and Information Security.

Multiple Choice

Which aspects are included in Information Assurance but not in Information Security?

• Policies, laws, people, technology

• Mainly technical controls

• Protection mechanisms

• Technical and focused

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a threat addressed by Information Assurance?

• Cyber attacks

• Natural disasters

• System failures

• Market competition

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Information Assurance supports compliance with laws such as the

Act.

Open Ended

Explain how Information Assurance contributes to both organizational reputation and operational success, referencing the principles and benefits discussed.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT covered by Information Assurance?

• People

• Processes

• Technology

• Weather

Open Ended

Summarize one key takeaway you learned about Information Assurance from today's lesson.