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Information Security

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Information security involves protecting computer systems and data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and damage. It is a core part of the computer knowledge section in various banking and government exams. Practicing these concepts helps in understanding digital signatures, network security, and access control effectively.

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Information Security Questions

Multiple choice

An example of Social Engineering...

  1. Viruses

  2. Worms

  3. Telephone Phishing

  4. Trojan Horses
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Social engineering involves manipulating people into performing actions or divulging confidential information. Telephone phishing, also known as vishing, is a prime example where attackers use phone calls to trick individuals into giving up sensitive data.

Multiple choice

Which is a reason for a security clearance in cyber careers?

  1. To ensure personal integrity

  2. To learn how to be a hacker

  3. To make sure the pay is great

  4. To have a lot of friends
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Security clearances are used to vet individuals to ensure they are trustworthy, reliable, and loyal, which is essential for protecting sensitive information in cyber and government roles.

Multiple choice

What is a Man in the Middle attack in Cyber Security

  1. Attack on a server or network to disrupt normal operations

  2. Trying all possible combos & permutations until the right guess works

  3. redirecting network traffic through ARP poisoning

  4. Using a logarithmic algorithm to reduce the # of guesses

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Man in the Middle attacks intercept communications between two parties who believe they are communicating directly. ARP poisoning redirects network traffic through the attackers machine allowing them to eavesdrop modify or steal the communication.

Multiple choice

What is a Brute Force attack in Cyber Security

  1. Physically breaking into a secure repository to steal information

  2. Trying all possible combos & permutations until the right guess works

  3. randomly guessing based on probability for the right answer

  4. Using a logarithmic algorithm to reduce the # of guesses

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A brute force attack is a trial-and-error method used to decode encrypted data, such as passwords, by systematically checking all possible combinations until the correct one is found.

Multiple choice

Which is a reason cyber security criminals are difficult to arrest?

  1. Computer companies make it difficult to trace hackers

  2. Electronic trails often lead to other countries

  3. Hackers are mostly minors

  4. White collar-crime is overlooked
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cybercrime is often global, and perpetrators frequently operate from jurisdictions outside the reach of local law enforcement. This makes tracking and prosecuting them across international borders extremely difficult.

Multiple choice

What is a DDoS attack in Cyber Security

  1. Attack on a server or network to disrupt normal operations

  2. Trying all possible combos & permutations until the right guess works

  3. randomly guessing based on probability for the right answer

  4. Using a logarithmic algorithm to reduce the # of guesses

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack involves overwhelming a target server or network with a flood of traffic, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users.

Multiple choice

 Which is a cyber security career option?

  1. fingerprint specialist

  2. forensic computer analyst

  3. mechanical engineer

  4. nurse practitioner

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A forensic computer analyst investigates digital evidence to identify how a cybercrime occurred. This is a specialized role within the cybersecurity field.

Multiple choice

Which is a proactive approach to cyber security safety?

  1. Having personal passwords and keeping them private

  2. posting anything online

  3. leaving electronic devices unlocked

  4. sharing passwords online
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Proactive security means taking steps to prevent issues before they happen. Maintaining unique, private passwords is a fundamental practice for personal digital security.

Multiple choice

What is offense for cyber security?

  1. offense security protects not only your computer system but your network.

  2. offense security protects your social networking.

  3. offense security protects your online data and emails etc.

  4. offense security protects your bank account and online services.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Offensive security, or ethical hacking, involves actively testing systems to find vulnerabilities before attackers do. This improves the overall security posture of networks and systems.

Multiple choice

Which is a cyber security career option?

  1. Fingerprint specialist

  2. Forensic computer analyst

  3. Mechanical engineer

  4. Nurse practitioner
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A forensic computer analyst is a standard role in cybersecurity, focusing on the recovery and investigation of material found in digital devices.

Multiple choice

There is a need for Cyber security

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

As society becomes increasingly digitized, the protection of data and infrastructure is essential, making cybersecurity a critical necessity.

Multiple choice

Which is a cyber security incident?

  1. Espionage

  2. Escalation of privileges

  3. Scammers

  4. Regulation of investigatory powers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Escalation of privileges is a common security incident where a user gains access to resources or functions that they are not normally permitted to use.