WorksheetsAKT RK 2.1
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 25mins
Confidentiality in the context of information security is:
ensuring data integrity
protecting information from damage
ensuring information availability
protecting information from unauthorized access
The standard regulating payment card data security is:
NIST
ISO/IEC 27001
PCI DSS
GDPR
The concept of “malicious software” includes:
only viruses
only spyware
viruses, Trojans, spyware
only boot viruses
A tool that helps prevent unauthorized access to the system is:
digital signature
encryption
antivirus software
data backup
firewall
The law in Kazakhstan regulating the collection and processing of personal data is:
Presidential Decree on Cybersecurity
Law “On State Secrets”
Law “On Personal Data Protection”
Law “On Informatization”
Law “On Communications”
The main purpose of data encryption is:
to protect data from unauthorized access
to protect data from deletion
to speed up data transmission
to store data in the cloud
to simplify access to data
Signs of phishing emails are:
correct sender address and no errors
urgent demands and errors in the text
personalized greeting to the recipient
detailed company information
request for a refund
The term “integrity” in the context of information means:
availability of information at any time
protection of information from unauthorized access
ensuring data accuracy and completeness
encryption of information
creating data backups
Monitoring and auditing security in an organization are important for:
improving customer service quality
creating backups
increasing employee productivity
The role of cybersecurity specialists in an organization is:
software development
monitoring social media
employee training
developing advertising campaigns
threat analysis and data protection
An internal information security threat is:
a) a hacker attack
b) malware obtained from the internet
c) natural disasters
d) data leak due to an employee’s fault
e) data destruction due to a breach
The most reliable authentication method is:
email confirmation
secret questions
two-factor authentication (2FA)
using passwords
in-person verification
The purpose of intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS) is:
to monitor employee activity
to analyze network traffic for threats
to eliminate the need for firewalls
to optimize network speed
to create data backups
Ransomware is used for:
encrypting data with the aim of extorting a ransom
data protection
virus detection
data backup
deleting unnecessary files
Measures that are NOT related to information protection include:
antivirus software
data deletion
encryption
data backup
authentication
If you receive a suspicious email, you should:
forward it to a friend
click the link to check
delete it and report to the IT department
open the attachment
reply with a question
Which encryption method would you choose to protect confidential information during network transmission?
Save data in text format
Open data for inspection
Send data without protection
Encrypt data before sending
Use an unsupported encryption algorithm
To protect personal passwords, you need to:
Share them only with trusted friends.
Write them down on a sticky note near your computer.
Keep them confidential and do not share them with anyone.
Use the same password for all your accounts.
If your computer is infected with a virus, you should:
ignore the problem
connect the computer to the internet
delete all files
run antivirus software and perform a full scan
reset the computer to factory settings
A method to prevent phishing is:
clicking on links in any emails
ignoring errors in emails
checking the sender’s address and avoiding suspicious links
sharing passwords with friends
using only one email address
The end-network device is:
router
printer
switch
modem
hub
The transmission medium used for high-speed data transfer over long distances with minimal loss:
fiber optic
copper cable
coaxial cable
radio waves
infrared beams
The protocol responsible for routing data over the network in the TCP/IP model:
DHCP
IP
FTP
OSI
TCP
The geographical area covered by a local area network (LAN):
country
city
building or office
region
apartment
The OSI model layer responsible for converting data into a format suitable for transmission:
data link
physical
network
presentation
transport
The device that creates a wireless network to connect wireless devices to a wired network:
hub
switch
bridge
The main difference between a switch and a hub:
a hub uses IP addresses, while a switch does not
a switch operates at the application layer, while a hub operates at the physical layer
a switch works with radio waves, while a hub works with cables
a hub sends data to all devices, while a switch sends data only to the target device
a hub connects wireless devices, while a switch connects wired devices
The function of a gateway in a network:
creating virtual private networks
managing data transfer between two devices
connecting networks with different protocols
controlling internet connectivity
routing traffic between networks
The type of network used to connect devices over long distances:
personal area network (PAN)
wide area network (WAN)
local area network (LAN)
metropolitan area network (MAN)
topological network
What is the difference between packet switching and circuit switching?
Packet switching sends data over separate routes, while circuit switching uses a single channel
Packet switching is used for wired networks, while circuit switching is for wireless networks
Circuit switching divides data into packets, while packet switching uses a physical channel
Circuit switching doesn’t use IP addresses, while packet switching does
Packet switching establishes a physical communication channel, while circuit switching divides data into packets
The DHCP protocol:
manages the routing of data packets
assigns IP addresses to devices in the network automatically
controls wireless connections
assigns unique MAC addresses to devices
enables data encryption for transmission
The main advantages of fiber optics for data transmission:
easily damaged and corrosion-resistant
high cost and ease of installation
resistance to electromagnetic interference and high bandwidth
supports analog signals and is expensive
low data transfer speed and affordability
The key feature of star topology:
devices are connected in a tree-like structure with branches
all devices are connected to a single common channel
all devices are connected in a ring, and data is transmitted around the ring
all devices are connected to a central hub
devices are randomly connected
The technology used for internet access via telephone lines:
Wi-Fi
FTTH
4G
fiber optics
ADSL
The device that is not a data transmission device:
hub
bridge
router
printer
switch
Packet switching in a network is used for:
ensuring uninterrupted connections between end devices
ensuring high reliability in peer-to-peer networks
dividing data into packets and transmitting them across the network using IP addresses
connecting to satellite communication systems
data transfer via telephone lines
Which transmission medium would you choose to ensure high-speed data transfer in a large medical organization?
copper cable
fiber optic
coaxial cable
radio waves
infrared beams
Which wireless technology would be most effective for ensuring network connectivity in a remote rural area?
Satellite communication
Infrared beams
Microwaves
Wi-Fi
ADSL
You want to set up a home network where devices can exchange data without using wires. What device will you need?
switch
access point
router
bridge
hub
Which type of IP address would you choose for a new network with many devices?
DHCP
IPv4
IPv6
OSI
TCP
Multimedia technologies are:
a set of methods for creating text files
programs for editing graphics
tools for creating only audio files
a set of methods and tools for processing information using various media formats
tools for creating only video
The technology used to represent text information is:
conversion into numerical codes
digitization and quantization
data compression
3d scene rendering
character encoding
The character encoding standard used to represent text in a computer:
(a)
A text data format that stores only plain text without formatting is:
.DOCX
.JPEG
.TXT
.SVG
Raster graphics are characterized by:
using mathematical formulas
being composed of pixels
scaling without quality loss
being used for 3d modeling
being vector graphics
An audio file format that uses lossy compression is:
.MP3
.WAV
.FLAC
.AIFF
.ZIP
The video parameter that affects the number of frames per second is:
resolution
frame rate
color depth
codec format
sampling rate
An image format that uses mathematical formulas to describe lines and shapes is:
.JPEG
.PNG
.SVG
.BMP
.AI
The technology used for lossless text data compression is:
MP3
JPEG
TXT
ZIP
PNG
