WorksheetsCybersecurity Terminology Quiz Part 1
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Advanced persistent threats typically require high levels of expertise and substantial resources to execute. Is this statement true or false?
True
False
Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, process, device, and network.
True
False
Access control is defined as the process of granting or denying specific requests to obtain and use information and related information processing services.
True
False
What is the methodology that assumes no knowledge of the internal structure and implementation detail of the assessment object?
Blacklist
Breach
Continuous Monitoring
Black Box Testing
What is a list of entities that are blocked or denied privileges or access?
Blacklist
Breach
Cryptography
Data Loss
What is the compromise of security that leads to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure of, or access to protected information?
Breach
Compromise
Confidentiality
Decryption
What is the violation of the security policy of a system such that an unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of sensitive information has occurred?
Continuous Monitoring
Critical Infrastructure
Compromise
Digital Forensics
What is the process of changing plain text into ciphertext for the purpose of security or privacy?
Denial of Service
Encryption
Endpoint Protection Platform
Digital Signature
An attacker is a party who acts with malicious intent to compromise an information system.
True
False
What is the purpose of Endpoint Protection Platform?
To protect end-user machines against attack
To safeguard information systems from exfiltration
To breach the security of a network
To detect and prevent undesirable applications
What is the definition of an event in the context of cybersecurity?
Any observable occurrence in a network or system
The unauthorized transfer of information from an information system
A technique to breach the security of a network or information system
The process integrated with a computer operating system that detects and prevents undesirable applications
What does the term 'exfiltration' refer to in cybersecurity?
The unauthorized transfer of information from an information system
An occurrence that jeopardizes the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of an information system
An algorithm that computes a numerical value on a data file or electronic message
The integrated employment of information-related capabilities to influence decision-making
What is the definition of a hack in the context of cybersecurity?
An unauthorized attempt or access to an information system
An unauthorized user who attempts to or gains access to an information system
An algorithm that computes a numerical value on a data file or electronic message
The process integrated with a computer operating system that detects and prevents undesirable applications
What is the purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?
To detect and prevent undesirable applications and remote users from accessing a secure computer
To protect end-user machines against attack
To breach the security of a network or information system
To compute a numerical value on a data file or electronic message
Backups are defined as a copy of files and programs made to facilitate recovery if necessary.
True
False
