Lesson 2 - Security Quiz

What is the primary goal of security?

• To enhance communication

• To make someone or something secure

• To ensure maximum profit

• To increase productivity

Which of the following is NOT a layer of security that an organization should protect?

• People

• Functions

• Information

• Marketing strategies

What does the C.I.A. triad stand for?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Control, Information, Access

• Confidentiality, Information, Assurance

• Control, Integrity, Availability

Which of the following is a critical characteristic of information?

• Speed

• Availability

• Cost

• Complexity

What is the definition of a vulnerability in information security?

• An asset of the organization

• A potential threat to information

• A successful attack on a system

• A safeguard against threats

What is the role of a threat agent?

• To create software

• To manage data

• To exploit vulnerabilities

• To protect information

What is a key disadvantage of the bottom-up approach to information security?

• Too many policies

• High costs

• Insufficient participant support

• Lack of technical expertise

Which of the following components is NOT part of an information system?

• Software

• Hardware

• Marketing

• Data

What does the term 'security posture' refer to?

• The overall security status of an organization

• The physical stance of security personnel

• The financial investment in security

• The legal framework for security

What is the main focus of information security management?

• To increase sales

• To protect information and its critical elements

• To enhance customer service

• To develop new technologies