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WorksheetsClass 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which subtopic of CIA Triad ensures that information is accessible and usable when needed?
Non-repudiation
Confidentiality
Availability
Integrity
Which subtopic of CIA Triad focuses on keeping information private and protected from unauthorized access?
confidentiality
authentication
availability
integrity
What does CIA stand for in the context of information security?
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authentication.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Authorization.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Accountability.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
What type of attack specifically targets availability?
Denial of Service attack
Phishing attack
Man-in-the-middle attack
SQL injection attack
Which scenario describes a breach of integrity?
An unauthorized change to data
A data leak exposing confidential information
A server downtime incident
Slow network speeds
Which subtopic of CIA Triad ensures that information is accurate, complete, and trustworthy?
Authentication
Integrity
Confidentiality
Availability
What type of malware is characterized by spreading from system to system under its own power by exploiting vulnerabilities that do not require user intervention?
Trojan Horse
Virus
Logic Bomb
Worm
What is social engineering in cybersecurity?
A method to enhance network security
A technique to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information
A strategy to encrypt data
A process to monitor system performance
What is a vulnerability in cybersecurity?
A weakness that can be exploited by a threat actor
A method to secure data
A tool for monitoring network traffic
A type of malware
What is phishing?
A method to secure data
A method to trick people into revealing sensitive data
A method to encrypt information
A method to monitor network traffic
What does ransomware software do?
Steals information from your computer
Locks and encrypts your computer and asks for money
Robs you
Obtains sensitive information by shoulder surfing.
You are working at a computer in public. A bill is due so you access your account to pay with your credit card. Someone is trying to see your credit card number. This is an example of
Shoulder surfing
Dumpster Diving
Malware
Phishing
Which subtopic of CIA Triad ensures that information is accurate, complete, and trustworthy?
Authentication
Integrity
Confidentiality
Availability
Which scenario describes a breach of integrity?
An unauthorized change to data
A data leak exposing confidential information
A server downtime incident
Slow network speeds
What type of attack specifically targets availability?
Denial of Service attack
Phishing attack
Man-in-the-middle attack
SQL injection attack
A personal attack is when
a remote computer attacks a system making it unable to respond to legitimate user requests
additional settings or program codes are used to fix vulnerabilities in a system.
someone,such as an ex employee attacks an organisation because they hold a grudge against the employer or organisation
sensitive personal information is obtained from a user by looking over their shoulder while they use a digital device.
Defense in Depth (DiD) is a method of multi-layered security.
True
False
What is a weakness or flaw in something that can be exploited or taken advantage of?
Disaster
Threat
Vulnerability
Risk
_________ is the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
Encryption
Crypto
Password
Bitcoin
Which of the following is a strong password?
123456
!StrongPass#2025
MyDog2020
password123
Which job role is responsible for managing a Security Operations Center?
SOC Manager
CISO
CEO
Security Analyst
What are the major elements of a SOC?
People, Processes, Technology
Planning, Production, Tools
Personnel, Procedures, Techniques
Projects, Protocols, Tools
What does threat intelligence in a SOC involve?
Demonstrating security to customers
Gathering and analyzing information to identify potential security threats
Creating internal knowledge bases
Developing software applications
What is a key function of a SOC that requires a detailed process and procedures for handling incidents?
Threat intelligence
Compliance
Incident response
Risk management
What is one of the services provided by a Security Operations Centre (SOC)?
Financial Auditing
Monitoring
Product Development
Marketing Strategies
Emma, Benjamin, and William are working in a cybersecurity firm. They are discussing a tool that is used for real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware. Benjamin says it's called SIEM. What does SIEM stand for?
Security Information and Event Management
System Incident and Event Management
System Information and Event Management
Security Incident and Event Management
