Chapter 1: Introduction to Security

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Question 1

What is a weakness or lack of safeguard that could allow something you value to be compromised?

A	Target of opportunity
B	Risk
C	Vulnerability
D	Threat agent

Question 2

What is a person or thing that has the power to carry out a threat?

A	Asset
B	Threat agent
C	Vulnerability
D	Risk

Question 3

___________ ensures that only those you wish to view information are able to view the information?

A	Availability
B	Confidentiality
C	Integrity
D	Non-repudiation

Question 4

_______ is the generic term for anyone who tries to illegally break into a computer system?

A	Cybercriminal
B	Script kiddie
C	Hacker
D	Cyberterrorist

Question 4 Explanation:

Cybercriminal would be a correct answer if it was not for the "generic" stipulation.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a tenant of security?

A	Authentication
B	Confidentiality
C	Availability
D	Integrity

Question 6

________ involves using someone's personal information to establish bank and credit card accounts?

A	Data diddling
B	Identity theft
C	Vulnerability exploitation
D	Risk avoidance

Question 7

Security can be considered a state of freedom from danger or risk.

A	False
B	True

Question 8

A __________ is a person who is hired to break into a computer and steal information.

A	Hacker
B	Script kiddie
C	Spy
D	Phreaker

Question 9

What is an event or object that may defeat the security measures you have in place?

A	Threat
B	Vulnerability
C	Asset
D	Risk

Question 10

What is the likelihood a threat agent will exploit a vulnerability?

A	Exploitation likelihood
B	Risk
C	Threat
D	Asset

Question 11

Why has information security (INFOSEC) become increasingly difficult?

A	Complex attacks can be achieved through easy to use GUI based tools
B	Laws have become more lenient
C	More people have become Security+ certified
D	Script kiddie tools have become harder to use

Question 12

________ ensures that data has not been changed during transmission.

A	Confidentiality
B	Integrity
C	Availability
D	Authentication

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