Cybersecurity Fundamentals Quiz

What does IT infrastructure refer to?

• A collection of hardware, software, and networks

• A collection of data only

• A collection of hardware only

• A collection of software only

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of IT infrastructure?

• Increase costs

• Ensure Reliability and Availability

• Support Business Operation

• Facilitate Communication

What does data infrastructure include?

• Only data warehouses

• Data storage, management, and processing components

• Only data lakes

• Only databases

What is the role of application software?

• To manage hardware

• To run on hardware and perform business tasks

• To provide network security

• To store data

Which of the following is a component of networking?

• Storage devices

• Routers and switches

• Data centers

• Application software

What does physical infrastructure include?

• Only software components

• Only network devices

• Physical components supporting IT operations

• Only data storage systems

What is a firewall used for?

• To provide physical security

• To store data

• To control network traffic

• To manage applications

What does a VPN provide?

• Unencrypted access to the internet

• Secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network

• Access to public networks only

• Direct access to all internal resources

What is the function of an IDS?

• To prevent all network traffic

• To monitor network traffic for suspicious activities

• To store data securely

• To manage user access

What is a honeypot?

• A data storage solution

• A type of firewall

• A decoy system to attract attackers

• A network monitoring tool