Fundamentals of Information Security Quiz

Which element of information security ensures that a recipient receives the original message from the sender without any modifications during transit?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Non-Repudiation

What is the term for a huge network of compromised systems used by attackers to perform denial-of-service attacks?

• Botnet

• Virus

• APT

• Keylogger

Which civilian act enforces “Electronic Transactions and Code Set Standards”?

• HIPAA

• ISO/IEC

• PCI/DSS

• Sarbanes Oxley Act

Which of the following best describes the concept of confidentiality in information security?

• Ensuring only authorized users can access information

• Making sure information is always available

• Verifying the identity of users

• Preventing unauthorized changes to data

A keylogger is best described as which type of attack vector?

• Hardware attack

• Software that records keystrokes

• Network-based attack

• Physical theft

If a company wants to ensure that its data is always accessible to authorized users, which element of information security should it focus on?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Authenticity

Which of the following is an example of an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?

• stealing information from the victim without being aware of it

• A virus that spreads through email attachments

• A botnet used for spam

• A keylogger installed on a public computer

A company is concerned about attackers modifying data during transmission. Which security principle should they prioritize to address this concern?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• Non-repudiation

An organization wants to comply with regulations regarding electronic health records. Which act should they refer to for standards on electronic transactions and code sets?

• HIPAA

• PCI/DSS

• Sarbanes Oxley Act

• ISO/IEC

A network administrator notices a sudden surge in traffic from multiple sources, causing the company’s website to crash. Which attack vector is most likely responsible?

• Keylogger

• Botnet

• Virus

• Phishing