IAS CH1 QUIZ

The OSI security architecture provides a systematic framework for defining security attacks, mechanisms, and services.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Security attacks are classified as either passive or aggressive.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Authentication protocols and encryption algorithms are examples of security mechanisms.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The more critical a component or service, the higher the level of required availability.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Security services include access control, data confidentiality and data integrity, but do not include authentication.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The field of network and Internet security consists of measures to deter, prevent, detect and correct security violations that involve the transmission of information.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Patient allergy information is an example of an asset with a high requirement for integrity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The OSI security architecture was not developed as an international standard, therefore causing an obstacle for computer and communication vendors when developing security features.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Data origin authentication does not provide protection against the modification of data units.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The emphasis in dealing with active attacks is on prevention rather than detection.

• TRUE

• FALSE