Information Security Quiz

What is the primary mission of an information security program?

• To enhance user experience

• To ensure information assets remain safe and useful

• To improve system performance

• To increase data storage capacity

Which of the following is NOT one of the four important functions of information security?

• Protecting the organization's ability to function

• Increasing employee productivity

• Enabling the safe operation of applications

• Safeguarding the organization's technology assets

Who is responsible for facilitating the security program in an organization?

• All employees

• Management (general and IT)

• IT department only

• External consultants

What happens to an organization without data?

• It gains more customers

• It can operate without issues

• It becomes more efficient

• It loses its record of transactions

What is a threat in the context of information security?

• A method to enhance data processing

• A type of software used for protection

• An intentional act to improve security

• A potential risk to an asset's loss of value

Which of the following is an example of an attack?

• A technique used to compromise a system

• A potential weakness in a system

• An unintentional act that can damage information

• A method to secure data

What is a vulnerability?

• A type of malware

• A method of data encryption

• A potential weakness in an asset

• A security protocol

What is the trend regarding overall security and potential hackers?

• Overall security is improving, but so is the number of potential hackers

• Overall security is improving, and hackers are decreasing

• Overall security is declining, and so is the number of hackers

• Overall security remains constant, but hackers are increasing

What percentage of malware infections was reported in 2010/11?

• 67%

• 50%

• 85%

• 39%

Which of the following is a category of threat to information security?

• Compromises to intellectual property

• Increased user engagement

• Enhanced data storage

• Improved software performance