IT Security Quiz

What does IT security risk primarily involve?

• Unauthorized access to IT systems and data

• Creating new data systems

• Training users on IT systems

• Developing secure coding standards

Which of the following is an example of naturally occurring IT security risks?

• Cyberattacks

• Physical theft

• Natural disasters

• Software bugs

What is a threat in IT security?

• An installed antivirus software

• An event that exploits a vulnerability

• A protective measure against data loss

• A legitimate user accessing data

Which of the following is NOT a type of cybersecurity attack?

• Passive attack

• Active attack

• Virtual attack

• Data breach

Why are data privacy regulations important?

• They enable faster network speeds

• They protect consumer trust and prevent fines

• They increase hardware security

• They reduce software licensing costs

What is GDPR primarily concerned with?

• Regulating IT security for enterprises

• Protection of personal data in the EU

• Network speed optimization

• Minimizing data storage costs

When was the UAE Personal Data Protection Law enacted?

• 2018

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

What does the CIA triad stand for?

• Confidentiality, Integration, Accessibility

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Confidentiality, Innovation, Automation

• Communication, Integrity, Application

What is organizational security focused on protecting?

• Hardware devices

• Organizational assets, operations, and personnel

• Application performance

• Employee productivity

Which of the following is a common physical security threat?

• Phishing attacks

• Natural disasters

• SQL injection

• Denial-of-service attacks