Tech Cyber 3

What is the primary purpose of IT security?

(a) To protect computer systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access and threats

(b) To promote sharing of personal information online

(c) To encourage the use of pirated software

(d) To spread malware and viruses

• a

• b

• c

• d

According to NIST, what is one of the main goals of IT security?

(a) Protecting the confidentiality of sensitive information

(b) Allowing unauthorized users to access data

(c) Sharing trade secrets with competitors

(d) Encouraging the use of weak passwords

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following is an example of ensuring the integrity of data?

(a) Preventing unauthorized changes or tampering

(b) Sharing passwords with friends

(c) Ignoring software updates

(d) Downloading files from unknown sources

• a

• b

• c

• d

What does IT security help maintain for authorized users?

(a) Availability of systems and data

(b) Free access to pirated content

(c) Public sharing of personal information

(d) Unrestricted use of all computer system

• a

• b

• c

• d

Why is IT security important for organizations?

(a) It helps protect against risks to business operations

(b) It encourages employees to ignore security policies

(c) It allows for easier data breaches

(d) It supports the spread of malwar

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is one of the threats that IT security protects against?

(a) Cyber attacks

(b) Encouraging illegal downloads

(c) Ignoring privacy settings

(d) Sharing confidential information without consent

• a

• b

• c

• d

Which of the following is a key concept of IT security?

(a) Confidentiality

(b) Promoting the spread of computer viruses

(c) Publicly sharing passwords

(d) Encouraging unauthorized access to systems

• a

• b

• c

• d

What does IT security aim to protect the integrity of?

(a) Data and systems

(b) Public disclosure of personal data

(c) Use of unlicensed software

(d) Spreading phishing emails

• a

• b

• c

• d

How does IT security help with the availability of systems?

(a) Ensuring authorized users can access them when needed

(b) Allowing unauthorized changes to system settings

(c) Encouraging the use of weak passwords

(d) Spreading misinformation

• a

• b

• c

• d

What is password management?

(a) The process of sharing passwords with friends

(b) The process of creating, storing, and managing passwords

(c) The process of deleting old passwords

(d) The process of writing down passwords on paper

• a

• b

• c

• d