Cybersecurity & the CIA Triad Quiz

What does the 'C' in the CIA Triad stand for?

• Control

• Confidentiality

• Communication

• Cryptography

Which of the following best describes integrity in the CIA Triad?

• Keeping data secret from unauthorized users

• Ensuring data is accurate and has not been tampered with

• Making sure users can access data when they need it

• Protecting user identity and passwords

A hacker changes the grades in a school's database. Which part of the CIA Triad is violated?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authentication

What is the main goal of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

• Steal confidential data

• Encrypt files for ransom

• Prevent users from accessing services

• Spread computer viruses

Using encryption to protect files on a computer supports which part of the CIA Triad?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Accessibility

Which of the following best helps ensure the availability of a system?

• Using strong passwords

• Backing up data regularly

A company installs antivirus software and firewalls. This is primarily to protect which of the following?

• User convenience

• Confidentiality and integrity

• Cost efficiency

• File compression

Which of these is an example of a breach of confidentiality?

• A user is unable to access a website during a server outage

• A virus changes the contents of a database

• An employee shares a customer's private information without permission

• An attacker deletes a backup file

Why is the CIA Triad important in cybersecurity?

• It helps companies sell more security products

• It outlines the three main programming languages

• It provides a framework for securing information systems

• It prevents users from accessing the Internet

What would be a threat to integrity in an online shopping system?

• Hackers viewing customer credit card numbers

• A website crashing during checkout

• Orders being modified without customer permission

• Delays in loading images