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WorksheetsIT Security 2.0 Diagnostic Test Questions
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which one of the following best describes the relationship between data and information?
Data is the raw input that information is based on.
Information is unprocessed facts without context.
Data and information are identical terms.
Data is organized interpretation produced from information.
Which one of the following best describes cybercrime?
Illegal activities by means of computer networks.
Physical theft of office furniture.
Accidental deletion of files by a user.
Legal monitoring of employee emails.
Which one of the following is NOT a possible threat to data?
Screen resolution.
Malware infection.
Unauthorized access.
Hardware failure.
Which one of the following is an example of a threat to data from extraordinary circumstances?
Fire.
Strong password policy.
Regular software updates.
Encrypted backups.
Which one of the following is a typical threat to data from using cloud computing?
Loss of privacy.
Faster network speeds.
Increased local storage capacity.
Lower electricity costs.
.................. is a characteristic of information security that ensures the nondisclosure of data except to another authorised person.
Confidentiality.
Availability.
Redundancy.
Authentication.
Which one of the following best describes why you should protect your personal information?
To reduce the risk of identity theft.
To make passwords easier to remember.
To increase spam in your inbox.
To share details widely on social media.
Which one of the following best describes the reason for protecting commercially sensitive information?
To prevent theft of financial details.
To reduce printing costs.
To improve screen brightness.
To avoid software updates.
Which one of the following is a main principle of data protection legislation?
To protect personal data.
To maximize public access to all data.
To eliminate all encryption.
To collect data without consent.
Which one of the following best describes a data subject?
An individual who provides their personal data to a data controller.
A company that processes employee records.
A server that stores backups.
A team that audits compliance.
Which one of the following best describes how ICT guidelines are used in an organisation?
To provide employees with a set of rules that defines general computer use.
To design microchips for new devices.
To advertise products on social media.
To train only senior management in coding.
Which one of the following best describes the purpose of social engineering?
Information gathering.
Hardware maintenance.
Software installation.
Data encryption.
Which one of the following is a method of social engineering?
Sending e-mail that falsely claims to be from a legitimate source.
Replacing a broken hard drive.
Updating operating systems.
Installing antivirus software.
Which one of the following best describes a direct consequence of identity theft?
Your e-mail account may be accessed by someone else.
Your printer may run out of ink.
Your monitor resolution may change.
Your keyboard may be unplugged.
Which one of the following is a method of identity theft?
Skimming.
Defragmentation.
Compression.
Virtualization.
