Quiz on Fundamental Concepts of Data Security

What is the primary mission of an information security program?

• To reduce operational costs

• To develop new software

• To increase the number of users

• To ensure information assets remain safe and useful

Which of the following is NOT a type of attack mentioned?

• Denial-of-Service

• Phishing

• Data Mining

• Malware

What is a vulnerability in the context of information security?

• A type of malware

• A method of data encryption

• A potential weakness in an asset or its defensive control system

• An active attack on a system

Which of the following is a common software attack?

• Human error

• Malware

• Espionage

• Natural disasters

What does the term 'social engineering' refer to?

• Creating secure networks

• Manipulating people to gain access to systems

• Analyzing data patterns

• Developing new software

Which of the following is a type of malware that self-replicates?

• Spyware

• Trojan horse

• Virus

• Adware

What is the purpose of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?

• To overload systems and make them unavailable

• To gather intelligence

• To install malware

• To steal data

Which of the following is an example of human error in information security?

• Accidental deletion of files

• Malicious hacking

• Software bugs

• Natural disasters

What is the term for unauthorized access to information?

• Information retrieval

• Data analysis

• Espionage

• Data mining

Which of the following is a method used in password attacks?

• Data backup

• Firewall protection

• Data encryption

• Phishing