Cybersecurity Quiz

Emilie is working on a project to protect her company's digital information. What is cybersecurity?

• Protecting devices from physical damage

• Protecting digital information from unauthorised access and cybercrime

• Ensuring the availability of internet access

• Preventing wireless communication mediums from being exploited

Answer explanation

Cybersecurity involves protecting digital information from unauthorized access and cybercrime, making it essential for safeguarding a company's data. The other options focus on physical damage, internet access, or wireless security, which are not the core of cybersecurity.

What is an example of "unauthorised access"?

• Gaining permission to use Zak's personal computer

• Accessing a system using a username and password

• Hacking into a computer system

• Scrolling through social media on a personal device

Answer explanation

'Hacking into a computer system' is an example of unauthorized access, as it involves gaining entry without permission. The other options either involve permission or do not pertain to accessing a system.

During a class discussion, Emilie asked, 'The thirteen APP’s are contained within the:'

• Privacy and Personal Protection Act 1998

• Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009

• Freedom of Information Act 1982

• Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)

Answer explanation

The thirteen APPs (Australian Privacy Principles) are outlined in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), which governs the handling of personal information by Australian government agencies and certain private sector organizations.

Zak is working on a project where he needs to ensure the integrity of the data he is using. The integrity of data is a measure of its:

• Accuracy

• Quality

• Correctness

• All are correct

Answer explanation

Data integrity encompasses accuracy, quality, and correctness. Therefore, all these aspects are essential for ensuring the integrity of data, making 'All are correct' the right choice.

Ed is working on a project and needs to understand privacy laws. Which of the following is NOT a breach of Privacy law?

• Storing and reusing personal information contained on a sales order for future sales orders

• Selling private information without consent

• Using private information for unintended purposes without permission

• Refusing to explain why personal information is held

Answer explanation

Storing and reusing personal information from a sales order for future orders is typically allowed if done in compliance with privacy laws, unlike the other options which involve misuse or lack of consent.

Emilie and Luke are studying for their cybersecurity exam. They need to remember the three foundational cybersecurity concepts. What are they?

• Identify, manage, implement

• Privacy, trust, freedom

• Access, store, permission

• Protect, detect, respond, govern

Answer explanation

The foundational cybersecurity concepts are Privacy, Trust, and Freedom. These principles guide how information is handled and protected, making them essential for understanding cybersecurity.

Ed discovers a private health company is using his Medicare number to link his medical and financial records. The company is breaching which law?

• GIPA Law

• FOI Law

• Privacy Law

• Criminal Law

Answer explanation

The private health company is breaching Privacy Law by improperly using Ed's Medicare number to link his medical and financial records without consent, violating his right to privacy.

Arque wants to know which law specifies the approach to how a person can access their personal information held by government agencies. Which law should he refer to?

• Copyright Law

• FOI Laws

• Privacy Laws

• GIPA Law

Answer explanation

Arque should refer to the GIPA Law, which specifically outlines how individuals can access their personal information held by government agencies, making it the correct choice over other laws.

Luke is setting up a new software system for his company. What is the purpose of permission in relation to personal information?

• To ensure data integrity and accuracy

• To establish trust between users and enterprises

• To protect personal information from unauthorised access

• To define access rights and privileges granted to users within a system

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'To define access rights and privileges granted to users within a system', highlights that permissions are essential for controlling who can access personal information, ensuring security and compliance.

Ed is researching how government policy documents are made available to the general public. He discovers that this is a consequence of:

• Copyright Law

• FOI Law

• Privacy Law

• Criminal Law

Answer explanation

FOI Law, or Freedom of Information Law, mandates that government policy documents be accessible to the public, ensuring transparency and accountability in government operations.