Unit 3 - page 276 - Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word "security" in the context of computer systems?

• The state of being free from danger or threat

• The process of finding and fixing software bugs

• The act of bypassing a system's defenses

• The unauthorized access to data

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Which word best describes a weakness in a computer system that can be exploited?

• Security

• Vulnerability

• Breaches

• Hacked

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What does the term "exploiting" refer to in cybersecurity?

• Protecting a system from threats

• Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities

• Taking advantage of a vulnerability

• Monitoring network traffic

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What does it mean if a security measure is "bypassed"?

• It is strengthened

• It is ignored or avoided

• It is updated

• It is monitored

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What are "breaches" in the context of cybersecurity?

• Unauthorized access to data

• Security measures

• Software updates

• Network protocols

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What does it mean if a system is "hacked"?

• It is protected from threats

• It is updated with new software

• It is compromised by unauthorized access

• It is monitored for vulnerabilities

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Which of the following words is a synonym for "security"?

• Danger

• Protection

• Exploitation

• Breach

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Identify the term that describes the act of taking advantage of a system's weakness.

• Security

• Exploiting

• Breaches

• Hacked

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Which word would you use to describe an unauthorized access to a computer system?

• Security

• Vulnerability

• Breaches

• Hacked

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What is the primary focus of "security" in the context of information technology?

• To create new software

• To protect data and systems from threats

• To exploit vulnerabilities

• To bypass security measures

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