IT Fundamentals+ Network, Security Concepts & Databases

In a corporate setting, which of the following actions is primarily a concern for confidentiality?

• A colleague impersonating another colleague

• An unauthorized person eavesdropping on a confidential meeting

• A disgruntled employee destructing company property

• An employee altering company records without permission

A software developer develops a software program and writes a document with step-by-step instructions on how to use the software. The developer wants to ensure no other person or company will publish this document for public use. Which of the following should the developer use to BEST protect the document?

• Patent
• Copyright
• Watermark
• Trademark

A user is buying a laptop. The user will have a lot of personal and confidential information on the laptop. The user wants to ensure data cannot be accessed by anyone, even if the laptop is stolen. Which of the following should be set up to accomplish this?

• Encryption
• Compression
• Permissions
• Auditing

Which of the following software license models allows a developer to modify the original code and release its own version of the application?

• Proprietary software
• Commercial software
• Open source software
• Cross-platform software

Which of the following are the basic computing operations?

• Input, process, output, and feedback
• Input, output, storage, and feedback
• Input, process, output, and storage
• Input, process, and output

Which of the following internet service types typically provides the fastest speed?

• Dial-up
• DSL
• Satellite
• Fiber optic

Which of the following is a best practice for securing your device?

• Using the same password for all accounts
• Sharing your password with trusted friends
• Regularly updating your software
• Writing your password on a sticky note and attaching it to your monitor

What does behavioral security primarily focus on?

• The hardware components of a system
• The actions and behaviors of users
• The programming code of an application
• The physical security of a building

Which of the following programming concepts involves performing the same operation multiple times?

• Looping
• Encapsulation
• Polymorphism
• Inheritance

What does the 'I' in the CIA triad of information security stand for?

• Identity
• Internet
• Integrity
• Information