Topic 1-12 Cybersecurity Quiz

What is the primary aim of the cybersecurity course?

• Focusing solely on physical security

• Covering policy and procedures for securing large systems

• Teaching programming skills

• Analyzing software development lifecycle

What are the three major threats to information security?

• Hardware, software, and users

• Confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• Networking, data storage, and access control

• Authentication, authorization, and auditing

What has led to an increased need for security in modern organizations?

• Limited connectivity

• Simple computing models

• Pervasive computing and advanced technology

• Decreased user interaction

What were mainframes typically used for in the past?

• Handling elaborate computing tasks

• Providing user-friendly access

• Performing specialized jobs with controlled access

• Supporting mobile devices

What is a drawback of a compromised security system?

• Increased data integrity

• Improved user experience

• Short- and long-term damage

• Decreased need for monitoring

What type of attacks involve manipulating people to reveal confidential information?

• Malware attacks

• Phishing attacks

• Social engineering attacks

• Brute-force attacks

Which factor is not a reason for increased security challenges in organizations?

• Distributed computing

• Increased data connectivity

• Limited computing capabilities

• Mobile computing growth

What was the primary goal of mainframe operators in early computing models?

• Ensuring user satisfaction

• Providing open access to everyone

• Maintaining system control and limited access

• Enhancing user interaction

Why is data considered a critical component in modern organizations?

• It is easy to replace

• Both public and private sectors rely on it

• It requires minimal security

• It is not a valuable resource

Which of the following is not a type of threat that organizations face online?

• Phishing attacks

• Malware attacks

• Ransomware

• Local database failure