CMU-CS426-BIS-Quiz 2a-20250303

What technology is the Internet based on?

• Circuit switching

• Radio waves

• Packet switching

• Optical fibers

What was the first major cybersecurity attack in history?

• Stuxnet

• Morris Worm

• Ghostnet

• Zeus

Which of the following is a key challenge in cybersecurity?

• IPv4 to IPv6 transition

• Lack of hardware security

• High-speed internet access

• Quantum computing

What is the main goal of cybersecurity?

• Making the internet faster

• Preventing malware from spreading

• Protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data

• Hacking into secure systems

What does the CIA Triad stand for in cybersecurity?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Computer, Internet, Antivirus

• Cryptography, Intelligence, Access

• Cybercrime, Identity, Authentication

What is the primary goal of Information Warfare?

• Destroying all online systems

• Gaining an information advantage

• Disabling opponent networks

• Spying on governments

Which of the following is NOT a form of offensive Information Warfare?

• Cyber espionage

• Malware attacks

• Security patching

• Data tampering

How does social engineering work in cyber-attacks?

• Using brute force attacks

• Exploiting human psychology

• Breaking encryption algorithms

• Disrupting network connections

Which malware is known for spying on government networks?

• Stuxnet

• Ghostnet

• Zeus

• Conficker

What is a common way malware spreads?

• USB drives

• Telephones

• Satellites

• Firewalls