Information Assurance Quiz

What does IA stand for in the context of information security?

• Information Assurance

• Information Access

• Information Analysis

• Information Authentication

What are the five pillars of Information Assurance?

• Availability, Integrity, Authentication, Confidentiality, Non-repudiation

• Access, Integrity, Authentication, Confidentiality, Non-repudiation

• Availability, Integrity, Authorization, Confidentiality, Non-repudiation

• Availability, Integrity, Authentication, Compliance, Non-repudiation

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CIA triad?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authentication

What is the primary goal of confidentiality in information security?

• To ensure data is accurate

• To prevent unauthorized access to information

• To ensure data is available when needed

• To provide proof of data origin

Which term refers to the assurance that data has not been altered during transmission?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Non-repudiation

What does non-repudiation ensure in information security?

• Data is encrypted during transmission

• Users cannot deny their actions regarding data

• Data is available when needed

• Unauthorized users cannot access data

What is a common type of attack that aims to exploit vulnerabilities in information systems?

• Data Breach

• Data Backup

• Data Recovery

• Data Encryption

Which of the following best describes an asset in information security?

• Any unauthorized access point in a system

• Any valuable piece of information or device that supports business activities

• Any software used to protect data

• Any employee with access to sensitive information

What is the purpose of conducting a risk assessment in Information Assurance?

• To classify all employees by their access levels

• To identify and evaluate risks associated with information assets

• To ensure compliance with legal regulations only

• To create backups for all data

Which principle ensures that authorized users have access to systems when needed?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Non-repudiation