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WorksheetsICYS5112 LU1 Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks?
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Blockchain
Which security domain is concerned with protecting physical assets and facilities from unauthorized access, theft, or damage?
Physical Security
Application Security
Network Security
Information Security
What does confidentiality in information security ensure?
Users can deny having carried out a particular action
Only authorized people can create, change or delete information
Information is disclosed to unauthorized individuals
Data is available for use when required
What is the process of verifying someone's identity or the validity of something?
Authorization
Authentication
Integrity
Confidentiality
What type of attack aims to overwhelm a system, network, or website with traffic, rendering it unavailable to users?
Malware
Ransomware
DoS/DDoS
Phishing
What is the term for deceptive emails or messages designed to trick individuals into providing sensitive information or clicking on malicious links?
Hacking
Phishing
Ransomware
Identity Theft
A company’s files are locked by unknown software, and the attacker demands money to restore access. What is this scenario?
Data breach
Malware
Ransomware
Blackmailing
What does cyberwarfare refer to?
Use of digital attacks by companies to gain market advantage
Use of digital attacks by governments to enhance security
Use of digital attacks by individuals for personal gain
Use of digital attacks by one nation to disrupt another nation's infrastructure
A government installs software to monitor online activities of citizens, citing national security concerns. This is an example of:
Cyber surveillance
Cyber warfare
Cyber stalking
Internet security
What makes cyber security difficult in terms of knowledge and skills?
Easy implementation
Lack of awareness
Highly specialized field
Lack of resources
What is a challenge in implementing cybersecurity standards?
No need for skilled personnel
Diverse Standards
Low cost
Easy integration
A cybercriminal uses another person’s personal details to open a credit card account. This is an example of:
Fraud
Authorization
Identity theft
Threat Intelligence
What is the primary difference between authentication and authorization?
Authentication determines what actions a user can perform, while authorization verifies the user’s identity.
Authentication verifies the user’s identity, while authorization determines what actions a user can perform.
Authentication and authorization are the same and can be used interchangeably.
Authentication is used to encrypt data, while authorization is used to decrypt data.
What is the term for systematic monitoring and collection of data from digital communications and activities?
Cybersurveillance
Cybercrime
Cyberwarfare
Cyberbullying
A staff member at a retail company intentionally deletes customer records after being fired. This is an example of:
Social engineering
Insider threat
Application security failure
Ransomware
