M5: Quiz

Which of the following is a type of intangible information asset?

• Customer information

• Hardware such as servers

• Network equipment

• Data printed on paper

What does a DoS attack aim to achieve?

• To disable server functions

• To steal personal information

• To enhance network security

• To create software applications

Which of the following is NOT a method of social engineering?

• Spoofing

• Phishing

• Buffer overflow

• Trash scouring

What is a common motivation for cybercriminals?

• Educational purposes

• Community service

• Desire to improve technology

• Financial gain

Which backup strategy captures only the data changed since the last backup?

• Cloud Backup

• Incremental Backup

• Full Backup

• Differential Backup

What is the role of a firewall?

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To manage user IDs

• To encrypt data

• To store backup data

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Trojan horse?

• Conceals itself from antivirus software

• Destroys data immediately

• Masquerades as a useful program

• Self-replicates on infection

What is the purpose of biometric authentication?

• To encrypt data

• To identify individuals based on unique physical traits

• To monitor network traffic

• To manage user IDs

Which of the following best describes phishing?

• A method to improve software performance

• A technique to trick individuals into revealing personal information

• A process of securing network connections

• A strategy for data recovery

What is the main purpose of encryption?

• To protect data from unauthorized access

• To enhance data processing speed

• To facilitate data sharing

• To create software applications