Module 1

After Bella earned her security certification, she was offered a promotion. As she reviewed the job responsibilities, she saw that in this position she will report to the CISO and supervise a group of security technicians. Which of these generally recognized security positions has she been offered?

• Security administrator

• Security technician

• Security officer

• Security manager

Which of the following is false about the CompTIA Security+ certification?

• Security+ is one of the most widely acclaimed security certifications.

• Security+ is internationally recognized as validating a foundation level of security skills and knowledge.

• The Security+ certification is a vendor-neutral credential.

• Professionals who hold the Security+ certification earn about the same or slightly less than security professionals who have not achieved this certification.

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between security and convenience?

• Security and convenience are inversely proportional.

• Security and convenience have no relationship.

• Security is less important than convenience.

• Security and convenience are equal in importance.

Which of the following of the CIA Triad ensures that information is correct, and no unauthorized person has altered it?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Assurance

Which of the following is not used to describe those who attack computer systems?

• Threat actor

• Hacker

• Malicious agent

• Attacker

Which of the following is not true regarding security?

• Security is a goal.

• Security includes the necessary steps to protect from harm.

• Security is a process.

• Security is a war that must be won at all costs.

Luna is reading a book about the history of cybercrime. She read that the very first cyberattacks were mainly for what purpose?

• Fortune

• Fame

• Financial gain

• Personal security

Which of the following ensures that only authorized parties can view protected information?

• Authorization

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Integrity

Which type of hacker will probe a system for weaknesses and then privately provide that information back to the organization?

• Black hat hackers

• White hat hackers

• Gray hat hackers

• Red hat hackers

Complete this definition of information security: That which protects the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information _________________.

• on electronic digital devices and limited analog devices that can connect via the Internet or through a local area network.

• through a long-term process that results in ultimate security.

• using both open-sourced as well as supplier-sourced hardware and software that interacts appropriately with limited resources.

• through products, people, and procedures on the devices that store, manipulate, and transmit the information.