CIA Triad and Security Principles Quiz

A student accidentally leaves their login credentials written on a sticky note beside the computer. Which principle of the CIA Triad is most at risk?

• Integrity

• Availability

• Confidentiality

• Nonrepudiation

You are sending a financial report via email and encrypt it with a password. This protects:

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Integrity

• Physical security

A school server is configured to allow only staff members to access student grades. This enforces:

• Confidentiality

• Data redundancy

• Availability

• Audit logging

An online quiz system requires students to log in with a unique username and password before accessing the exam. Which security goal is this?

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Integrity

• Auditability

The library database encrypts borrowed book records so outsiders cannot read them. This is an example of:

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Data normalization

• Integrity

An ICT teacher configures the Wi-Fi to hide its network name (SSID) to prevent outsiders from connecting. This protects:

• Confidentiality

• Reliability

• Availability

• Authentication

Which of the following is a confidentiality measure?

• Using a fingerprint scanner to unlock a laptop

• Keeping servers running during power outages

• Performing regular system backups

• Verifying file checksum

A school cloud storage service requires two-factor authentication for staff logins. This strengthens:

• Availability

• Confidentiality

• Hardware redundancy

• Data validation

A hacker intercepts unencrypted chat messages between students. Which CIA Triad principle is violated?

• Availability

• Integrity

• Confidentiality

• Accountability

Encrypting exam files before sending them to a teacher ensures:

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Reliability

• Audit logging