IT Fundamentals Security Quiz

What type of security threat involves someone listening to private conversations without permission?

• Social Engineering

• Snooping

• Eavesdropping

• Hacking

Which activity involves gathering information from discarded materials?

• Social Engineering

• Phishing

• Wiretapping

• Dumpster Diving

What does the CIA in the CIA Triad stand for?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accessibility

• Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability

• Confidentiality, Information, and Accessibility

• Confidentiality, Information, and Availability

Which of the following is NOT an example of Personally Identifying Information (PII)?

• Social Security Number

• Driver's License Number

• Email Address

• Favorite Color

What is the primary purpose of limiting the number of people who have access to each computer to its user and the IT administrator?

• To increase the efficiency of the computer

• To limit the opportunities for breaches of confidentiality

• To reduce the cost of computer maintenance

• To enhance the speed of the computer

Which method is NOT typically associated with seeking unauthorized information?

• Eavesdropping

• Dumpster diving

• Wiretapping

• Public speaking

What is eavesdropping in the context of information security?

• Monitoring network traffic to gain unauthorized access to data

• Listening to someone's conversation without their knowledge

• Encrypting data to prevent unauthorized access

• Installing software to capture keystrokes on a computer

Which of the following is NOT a method used in wiretapping?

• Using a device attached to a phone line to listen to conversations

• Using phone apps to detect unauthorized access

• Intercepting data transmitted over a network

• Listening directly without any electronic aid

What is the primary goal of social engineering in cybersecurity?

• To physically damage computer systems

• To manipulate individuals into providing confidential information

• To enhance the security of computer networks

• To provide educational awareness about phishing

Which technique is commonly used in social engineering?

• Creating strong passwords

• Phishing through emails requesting personal information

• Installing antivirus software

• Conducting regular security audits