Ethics, Privacy, and Information Security Quiz

What is the primary focus of ethics in decision-making?

• Principles of life

• Wise Decision Making

• Principles of right and wrong

• Principles of left and right

What is a potential threat to privacy in personal data storage?

• Data anonymization

• Data backups

• Data aggregators

• Data encryption

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• SQL injection

• Firewall breaches

• Data encryption

• Phishing

What is the primary purpose of risk management?

• To eliminate all risks

• To increase security

• To train employee about risk

• To identify, control, and minimize threats

Which of the following is NOT a type of risk mitigation strategy?

• Risk acceptance

• Risk limitation

• Risk transference

• Risk enhancement

What does the term 'vulnerability' refer to in information security?

• The amount of data stored

• The speed of data processing

• The strength of a security system

• The potential for a system to be attacked

Which of the following is a deliberate threat to information systems?

• Natural disasters

• Human error

• Identity theft

• Social engineering

What is the purpose of a Code of Ethics in an organization?

• Work life balance

• To guide decision-making

• To enhance company happiness

• To reduce employee turnover

Which principle states that if an action cannot be taken repeatedly, it is not right to take at all?

• Golden Rule

• Slippery Slope Rule

• Utilitarian Principle

• Risk Aversion Principle

What is the main concern regarding data aggregators?

• They collect and profile personal data

• They eliminate theft data

• They provide free data access

• They enhance data security