Y11 EC Principles of Cybersecurity Week 6 PreQuiz

Which principle ensures that only authorized individuals have access to specific data within an organization?

• A. Confidentiality

• B. Integrity

• C. Availability

• D. Non-repudiation

What is the primary purpose of access control mechanisms in data security?

• A. To prevent unauthorized data modification

• B. To ensure data is available when needed

• C. To restrict unauthorized access to data

• D. To back up data regularly

Which term describes the accuracy and consistency of data over its lifecycle?

• A. Confidentiality

• B. Integrity

• C. Availability

• D. Privacy

What does the principle of least privilege entail?

• A. Granting users access to all data

• B. Allowing users minimal access necessary to perform their duties

• C. Providing backup for all data

• D. Encrypting all data

Which practice helps in protecting data stored in cloud environments?

• A. Using complex passwords

• B. Encrypting data at rest and in transit

• C. Limiting physical access to data centers

• D. Regular software updates

A breach where data is accessed by unauthorized individuals impacts which attribute?

• A. Confidentiality

• B. Integrity

• C. Availability

• D. Privacy

Tampering with data during a breach affects which attribute?

• A. Availability

• B. Confidentiality

• C. Integrity

• D. Privacy

Denial-of-service attacks primarily target which attribute of information security?

• A. Integrity

• B. Availability

• C. Confidentiality

• D. Privacy

Which of the following is a consequence of a data breach that leads to the loss of sensitive personal information?

• A. Reduced data integrity

• B. Improved data availability

• C. Privacy implications

• D. Enhanced confidentiality

Which of the following best describes the impact of a breach on the availability of information?

• A. Unauthorized access to data

• B. Corruption of data

• C. Data is not accessible when needed

• D. Encryption of data