Computer Knowledge ยท General Awareness

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

What are the common physical security threats?

  1. Vandalism

  2. Terrorism

  3. Theft and Burglary

  4. All the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Physical security threats include any action that compromises the physical integrity of a facility, including vandalism, terrorism, theft, and burglary.

Multiple choice

Which describes cyber security?

  1. disease identification and cures

  2. medical training and certifications

  3. levels of protection in electronic data

  4. robotic design studies

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

Cyber security is defined as the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks, essentially providing levels of protection for electronic data.

Multiple choice

Which describes cyber security?

  1. Disease identification and cures

  2. Levels of protection in electronic data

  3. Medical certifications

  4. Robotic design studies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Cyber security involves the protection of electronic data and systems from unauthorized access or damage.

Multiple choice

Which of the following are threats to cyber security?

  1. DDoS attacks

  2. Botnet attacks

  3. Social engineering

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

DDoS attacks, botnets, and social engineering are all well-documented methods used by attackers to compromise systems and data.

Multiple choice

Which is not a part of the anatomy of a Cyber Attack?

  1. Reconnaissance

  2. Attack

  3. Threat modeling

  4. Post-Attack
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The anatomy of a cyber attack typically includes reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, and post-attack actions. Threat modeling is a proactive security design process, not a phase of an active attack.

Multiple choice

What is Cyber Security Incident Response?

  1. Winning the super bowl?

  2. Detecting Cyber security threats

  3. Fighting fires?

  4. A plan with which a company takes action against a cyber attack
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Incident Response (IR) is the organized approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyber attack to limit damage and reduce recovery time.

Multiple choice

Which statement is NOT true about Cyber Access?

  1. It is about the privilege of using electronic information

  2. It is about the right to have equal, secure access

  3. providing an Internet access tothe public at affordable rate

  4. It is about Internet security and how to protect from hacker
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cyber access refers to the ability to reach and utilize digital information and services. While security is important, the core definition of 'Cyber Access' is about the availability and right to use the technology, not the act of protecting it.