Studio - Camb Tech - U3 - Cyber Security Key Terms Quiz

What is the purpose of access management in a computer system/network?

• To manage the access to a computer system/network

• To manage the speed of the internet connection

• To manage the temperature of the computer system

• To manage the color scheme of the computer system

What does account lockout do in a computer system?

• Locks any account when a user fails a login attempt more than a set number of times

• Locks the computer system after a certain time of inactivity

• Locks the keyboard and mouse of the computer system

• Locks the computer system from accessing the internet

What is the purpose of anti-malware software?

• To prevent, detect and eradicate malicious software

• To create new types of malicious software

• To enhance the speed of the computer system

• To track the user's online activities

What does an anomaly based software do in a computer system?

• Detects computer intrusions and misuse by monitoring system activity

• Monitors the user's internet browsing history

• Monitors the temperature of the computer system

• Monitors the user's social media activities

What is considered as an asset in the context of cyber security?

• Social media platforms

• Internet service providers

• Computer hardware and software

• Data, finance and secrets that should be secured against cyber security incidents

Who are attackers in the context of cyber security?

• Individuals or organisations that protect computer systems/networks

• Individuals or organisations that use computer systems/networks legally

• Individuals or organisations that target computer systems/networks illegally

• Individuals or organisations that develop computer systems/networks

What is the purpose of an audit trail in a computer system/network?

• A record of activities on a computer system/network

• A record of internet browsing history

• A record of social media activities

• A record of computer hardware and software

What does availability of data/information stored on a computer system/network mean?

• Data/information must be available to authorised users and organisations and be protected from unauthorised deletion

• Data/information must be available to anyone without any protection

• Data/information must be available only to the owner of the computer system/network

• Data/information must be available to the government only

What is biometric access in the context of cyber security?

• Access to a computer system/network using a voice command

• Access to a computer system/network using a physical key

• Access to a computer system/network using a username and password

• Access to a computer system/network using technologies that measure and analyse human body characteristics for authentication purposes

What is a botnet in the context of cyber security?

• A network of computers used for educational purposes

• A network of computers infected with malicious software and controlled without the owners’ knowledge

• A network of computers used for gaming purposes

• A network of computers used for legal purposes