Quiz CA1 Sample

 What does the CIA triad stand for in information security?

• Central Intelligence Agency

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Authorization

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection, Authentication

Which of the following is NOT a principle of the 5 Fundamental Security Principles mentioned?

• Layering

• Complexity

• Obscurity

• Diversity

What is a reason for the difficulty in defending against modern cyber-attacks?

• Universally connected devices

• Complex infrastructure of target

• Greater sophistication of attacks

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Ransomware

• Worms

• Phising

• Trojans

Which of the following is not a software-based attack?

• SQL Injection

• Replay

• Attacking your software

• Using software to attack your system

Social Engineering Attacks include the following methods except …

• Phising

• Email compromise

• BIOS firmware attack

• Tailgating

What of the following is not normally a cause of workplace information security risk?

• Using 2-factor authentication (2FA)

• Ignoring software updates

• Using weak passwords

• Mishandling of sensitive information

How can users prevent falling victim to phishing attacks?

• Clicking on links received via email

• Disabling spam filters

• Double checking domain names and URLs

• Sharing sensitive information with unknown individuals

What is a common method used to prevent detection of spam?

• Using clear and identifiable subject lines

• Sending emails only during business hours

• Using image spam to bypass text based filters

• Including relevant information in the email body

Which of the following is NOT a common social engineering attack mentioned?

• Smishing

• Vishing

• Spoofing

• Phishing