Cybersecurity Fundamentals Quiz

What does the "C" in the CIA Triad stand for?

• Confidentiality

• Control

• Compliance

• Communication

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a common cybersecurity threat?

• Phishing

• Debugging

• Compiling

• Formatting

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the primary goal of OPSEC?

• To protect sensitive information from adversaries

• To increase system performance

• To enhance user interface design

• To improve software compatibility

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is a principle of OPSEC?

• Identifying critical information

• Increasing bandwidth

• Reducing latency

• Enhancing graphics

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does the "I" in the CIA Triad represent?

• Integrity

• Innovation

• Inspection

• Installation

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of an operating system vulnerability?

• Buffer overflow

• High CPU usage

• Slow internet speed

• Low battery life

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What type of security error occurs when a program accesses memory that it is not allowed to?

• Buffer overflow

• Syntax error

• Logic error

• Runtime error

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following best describes the concept of "availability" in the CIA Triad?

• Ensuring that authorized users have access to information and resources when needed

• Protecting information from unauthorized access

• Ensuring data is accurate and trustworthy

• Preventing data from being altered

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can phishing attacks be mitigated?

• By educating users about recognizing suspicious emails

• By increasing internet speed

• By installing more RAM

• By using a faster processor

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is a basic security best practice?

• Regularly updating software and systems

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Disabling firewalls

• Sharing passwords with colleagues

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept