Computer Security Quiz

What is the primary goal of computer security?

• To allow access to all data

• To protect computer systems from unauthorized access

• To disable networks

• To make systems slower

Which of the following is NOT an asset in computer security?

• Hardware

• Software

• Data

• Internet

What is the CIA Triad in computer security?

• Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

• Central Intelligence Agency

• Control, Identity, Authorization

• Cyber, Internet, Access

Which component of the CIA Triad ensures data is not altered maliciously?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authentication

What does 'availability' in the CIA Triad refer to?

• Ensuring data is available to unauthorized users

• Making sure data/services are accessible as needed

• Preventing all data access

• Backing up data daily

What is an example of a prevention security measure?

• Intrusion detection system

• Firewall

• Logging user activity

• Disaster recovery

Which of the following is a common type of attack that reduces data availability?

• Phishing

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Spyware

• Ransomware

Which of the following ensures that users or devices are who they say they are?

• Availability

• Authentication

• Encryption

• Firewall

What is malware that disguises itself as legitimate software?

• Worm

• Trojan

• Keylogger

• Virus

Which type of malware replicates itself and spreads across networks?

• Spyware

• Virus

• Worm

• Keylogger