Theory Test 1

Identify the method that transforms data into unreadable format to prevent unauthorized access.

• Access control

• Encryption

• Data backup

• Data classification

Choose the example that represents a confidentiality breach.

• Redundant servers

• Unauthorized access to medical records

• Routine system updates

• Data consistency

Select the component of integrity that ensures information is free from errors.

• Data completeness

• Data accuracy

• Data leakage

• Encryption

Identify the factor that ensures information remains the same across multiple systems.

• Data completeness

• Data redundancy

• Data consistency

• Confidentiality

Choose the best way to prevent unauthorized data modifications.

• Rootkits

• Access controls

• Redundancy

• Risk matrix

An insider threat could involve:

• Phishing emails from outside attackers

• Data theft by employees

• Zero-day exploit

• SQL injection

Which is an example of social engineering?

• Brute-force password guessing

• Sending phishing emails

• SQL injection

• Protocol attack

The first step in the hacking process is:

• Enumeration

• Footprinting

• Data exfiltration

• Exploit development

Identify an example of a passive attack.

• Ransomware

• Traffic analysis

• Malware injection

• SQL Injection

Choose the correct definition of an active attack.

• Directly disrupts or modifies data/services

• Observes data silently

• Encrypts data for recovery

• Involves access control