Information Security Quiz

What is the primary mission of information security?

• To enhance user experience

• To promote software piracy

• To increase internet connectivity

• To ensure systems and their contents remain unchanged

What percentage of the world's population had internet access as of the text's data?

• 25.6%

• 49.2%

• 67.1%

• 58.7%

What was identified as the second highest threat source after electronic phishing?

• Malware

• Social engineering

• Human error

• Technical failures

Which organization hosts the Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) website?

• OWASP

• Mitre

• NIST

• ISACA

What is software piracy?

• The sale of software licenses

• The creation of new software

• The legal distribution of software

• The unauthorized duplication of software

What is a common method used in password attacks?

• Brute force

• Data encryption

• Firewall protection

• Network segmentation

Which of the following is NOT a force of nature mentioned in the text?

• Earthquakes

• Malware

• Hurricanes

• Floods

What is the term for unauthorized access to information?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Encryption

• Espionage

What is the OWASP Top 10?

• A guide for software development

• A ranking of the best programming languages

• A list of the most critical web application security risks

• A certification for security professionals

What is a common consequence of technological obsolescence?

• Enhanced security measures

• Loss of data integrity

• Improved system performance

• Increased data integrity