Digital Security Risk Quiz

What is the primary purpose of a backup?

• To enhance data processing speed

• To improve network security

• To make copies of data for recovery

• To increase storage capacity

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

• Printed documents

• Servers

• Customer information

• Network equipment

What does a DoS attack aim to do?

• Steal personal information

• Infect computers with malware

• Disable server functions

• Create confusion among users

Which method is used to prevent unauthorized access to a network?

• Biometric authentication

• Data backup

• Data encryption

• Social engineering

What is a common motivation for cybercriminals?

• Educational purposes

• Environmental concerns

• Personal revenge

• Community service

Which type of backup captures only the data changed since the last backup?

• Cloud Backup

• Differential Backup

• Incremental Backup

• Full Backup

What is phishing?

• A method to secure data

• A backup strategy

• A type of computer virus

• An attempt to obtain personal information via email

Which of the following is a human threat to information security?

• Computer viruses

• Malware

• Natural disasters

• Social engineering

What is the role of a firewall?

• To manage user IDs

• To encrypt data

• To prevent unauthorized network access

• To back up data

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

• Requires user interaction to spread

• Self-replicates on infection

• Masquerades as a useful program

• Destroys data immediately