Information Security Quiz

What percentage of organizations have experienced at least one successful attack in a single year?

• 50%

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

What is the primary focus of information security technical personnel?

• Conducting audits

• Managing policies

• Designing security architecture

• Training staff

What does the CompTIA Security+ certification require?

• Knowledge of programming languages

• A college degree

• Passing the SY0-601 exam

• Experience in IT

Which of the following is NOT a category of threat actors?

• Script kiddies

• Data analysts

• State actors

• Hacktivists

What is a zero-day vulnerability?

• A vulnerability found in legacy systems

• A vulnerability that is easily exploitable

• A vulnerability with a known fix

• A vulnerability that has no prior knowledge

Which of the following is a common attack vector?

• Data encryption

• Email

• Physical security

• Employee training

What is the main goal of social engineering attacks?

• To steal hardware

• To gather information

• To disrupt services

• To install malware

Which of the following is a method of social engineering?

• Data backup

• Firewall configuration

• Phishing

• Network monitoring

What is one of the negative impacts of a successful attack?

• Increased productivity

• Data loss

• Enhanced reputation

• Improved security measures

What is the relationship between security and convenience?

• Directly proportional

• Independent

• Mutually exclusive

• Inversely proportional