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Cybersecurity I

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Attack tools can initiate new attacks without any human participation, thus increasing the speed at which systems are attacked.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Automated attack software downloaded from websites is primarily used by script kiddies.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Spying on computer input over an extended period of time is usually accomplished by the work of state actors.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Script kiddies typically have advanced knowledge of computers and networks.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

In a well-run information security program, attacks will never get through security perimeters and local defenses.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Browsers such as Chrome, Safari, and Firefox are the most popular attack vectors, that is, they are the favored way to deliver malware.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Today, many attack tools are freely available and do not require any technical knowledge to use.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

A doorbell camera is an example of a universally connected device and can be hacked.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

There is a straightforward and easy solution to securing computers.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Under which law must healthcare enterprises guard protected health information and implement policies and procedures to safeguard it, whether it be in paper or electronic format?

a)

Sarbox

b)

COPPA

c)

GLBA

d)

HIPAA

11.

Which attacker category might have the objective of retaliation against an employer?

a)

cybercriminal

b)

insider

c)

hacktivist

d)

state-sponsored attacker

12.

Which of the following is NOT a term associated with cybersecurity?

a)

risk

b)

information assurance

c)

malware

d)

goal

13.

What term is frequently used to describe the tasks of securing technology?

a)

network security

b)

information assurance

c)

cybersecurity

d)

information warfare

14.

Terrorists who turn their attacks to the network and computer infrastructure to cause panic among citizens are known as which of the following?

a)

cyberterrorists

b)

spies

c)

hackers

d)

hacktivists

15.

Which of the following is the term for a hacker who probes a system for weaknesses and provides that information back to the organization?

a)

gray hat hacker

b)

white hat hacker

c)

black hat hacker

d)

red hat hacker

16.

What do you call a flaw or weakness in a computer system that allows access by threat actors?

a)

risk

b)

vulnerability

c)

asset

d)

threat

17.

Information contained on devices is protected by three layers: Two of the layers are products and policies and procedures. What is the third layer?

a)
people
b)

systems

c)

applications

d)

tools

18.

Which of the following ensures that information is correct and no unauthorized person or malicious software has altered it?

a)

protection

b)

availability

c)

confidentiality

d)

integrity

19.

Which law requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information?

a)

Sarbox

b)

COPPA

c)

GLBA

d)

HIPAA

20.

Which of the following involves stealing another person’s personal information, such as a Social Security number, and then using the information to impersonate the victim, generally for financial gain?

a)

white hat hacking

b)

identity theft

c)

cyberterrorism

d)

Digital fraud

21.

How do attackers today make it difficult to distinguish an attack from legitimate traffic?

a)

by using a common language

b)

by using diverse interfaces

c)

by using universally connected devices

d)

by using simple scripting

22.

Which of the following ensures that data is accessible when needed to authorized users?

a)

confidentiality

b)

non-repudiation

c)

integrity

d)

availability

23.

Which term is best described as a person or element that has the power to carry out a threat?

a)

threat agent

b)

vulnerability

c)

risk

d)

attack agent

24.

Which term is best described as individuals who want to attack computers yet who lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so?

a)

hackers

b)

elites

c)

crackers

d)

script kiddies

25.

It is important that action be taken in advance in order to ________. This may involve keeping backup copies of important data stored in a safe place.

a)
increase data storage
b)

minimize losses

c)
enhance data retrieval
d)
improve system performance
26.

A(n) ________ is defined as something that has a value.

a)
asset
b)
liability
c)
expense
d)
debt
27.

In a general sense, ________ can be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

a)

security

b)
safety protocols
c)
risk assessments
d)
emergency plans
28.

Targeted attacks against individual users, enterprises, and governments with the focus of financial gain are known as ________.

a)
phishing
b)
cybercrime
c)
hacking
d)
malware
29.

It is vital to have __________ security on all personal computers to defend against any attack that breaches the perimeter.

a)
firewall
b)
encryption
c)

local

d)
antivirus
30.

Steps that ensure that the individual is who they claim to be

a)

authentication

b)

authorization

c)

confidentiality

d)

insiders

31.

The process of providing proof of genuineness

a)

authorization

b)

authentication

c)

confidentiality

d)

integrity

32.

The act of providing permission or approval to technology resources

a)

integrity

b)

authentication

c)

confidentiality

d)

authorization

33.

Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information

a)

cyberterrorism

b)

identity theft

c)

cybercrime

d)

attack vector

34.

Permission to access an accounting database once a user is verified to log into the system

a)

identity theft

b)

authorization

c)

authentication

d)

integrity

35.

Stealing another person’s personal information, such as a Social Security number, and then using the information to impersonate the victim, generally for financial gain

a)

cybercrime

b)

cyberterrorism

c)

attack vector

d)

identity theft

36.

Employees, contractors, and business partners who can be responsible for an attack

a)

insiders

b)

attack vector

c)

integrity

d)

cybercrime

37.

Security actions that ensure that the information is correct and no unauthorized person or malicious software has altered the data

a)

identity theft

b)

authentication

c)

integrity

d)

attack vector

38.

Means by which an attack could occur

a)

insiders

b)

attack vector

c)

cybercrime

d)

cyberterrorism

39.

Which of the following is true about public Wi-Fi networks?

a)

They are always secure

b)

They should be used to conduct financial transactions

c)

They may be less secure, so sensitive activities should be avoided

d)

They are safer than your home network

40.

Cyber criminals want access to...

a)

All of the above

b)

Your parents information

c)

Finanacial information

d)

Access to your computer