Ch02 - Lesson 3- Forces of Nature Quiz

What is one of the greatest threats to an organization's data?

• External hackers

• Natural disasters

• Employee mistakes

• Cybersecurity software

Which of the following is a cause of human error in data management?

• Strong security protocols

• Advanced technology

• Inexperience

• Regular training

What does social engineering primarily rely on?

• Physical access

• Technical skills

• Social skills

• Malware

What is phishing designed to do?

• Create network vulnerabilities

• Steal physical assets

• Gain personal information

• Install malware

What type of attack involves overwhelming a system with requests?

• Denial-of-service

• Social engineering

• Malware

• Phishing

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Firewall

• Antivirus

• Trojan horse

• Encryption software

What is a common result of a denial-of-service attack?

• Data encryption

• Unauthorized access

• System overload

• Data theft

What does a backdoor allow?

• User authentication

• Unauthorized access to a system

• Increased security measures

• Data recovery

What is the purpose of a man-in-the-middle attack?

• To create a denial-of-service

• To intercept and modify communications

• To steal physical devices

• To install malware

Which of the following is a characteristic of a worm?

• Targets only email systems

• Disguised as legitimate software

• Replicates itself automatically

• Requires user action to spread