6.0 Security - CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Security Quiz #1

Which of the following practices aims to prevent unauthorized access to information?

• Data replication

• Encryption

• Load balancing

• Traffic filtering

Which term describes intercepting private communication without consent?

• Snooping

• Eavesdropping

• Wiretapping

• Social engineering

What is the primary goal of integrity in the CIA model?

• Ensuring data remains accessible

• Ensuring data is accurate and unaltered

• Protecting data from unauthorized access

• Backing up data regularly

Which of the following can compromise data integrity by altering communication between two parties?

• Man-in-the-Middle attack

• Phishing attack

• Replay attack

• Social engineering attack

What technique ensures information and systems are accessible to authorized users when needed?

• Encryption

• Load balancing

• Firewalls

• Hash functions

Which software is essential for detecting and removing malicious threats from a device?

• Firewall

• Antivirus/Anti-malware

• Load balancer

• Password manager

Why should default passwords on devices be changed immediately?

• To enable encryption

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To improve connection speed

• To enable automatic updates

Which practice involves downloading software only from trusted and official sources?

• Traffic filtering

• Validating legitimate sources

• Using command-line interfaces

• Data redundancy

How often should operating systems and software be updated to maintain security?

• Once a year

• When the system crashes

• Regularly

• Only when new features are added

What practice helps ensure devices are protected against malware infections?

• Disabling firewalls

• Using weak passwords

• Safe browsing practices

• Ignoring software updates