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What is a zero-day attack?
A harmless attack that generates annoying pop-ups
An attack that exploits an unknown vulnerability
An attack that occurred every Patch Tuesday
An attack that happens on the first day of the month
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Why should you be careful with friend requests on social media?
Because they might not like your posts
Because they could be fake profiles created by hackers
Because you might get too many notifications
Because they could be trying to sell you something
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What should companies do to ensure physical security of servers?
Keep servers in a locked room
Use strong passwords
Store them in a central area where they can be watched
Install antivirus software
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What is authorization?
process of ensuring the account is only used by the correct user
process of determining what rights and privileges a particular entity has
process of creating new files
The process of securing physical hardware
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Which rule states that a user should only get the access they need to do their job and nothing more?
Least Privilege
Full Access
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Which type of antivirus software protects many computers and is managed from a central server?
Mobile security app
Personal security suite
Network security suite
Free antivirus software
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What is spyware?
Software that allows you to track other people
Software that installs backdoors on systems
Software that monitors worms as they spread
Software that records information about a PC and its users
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What does "Non-repudiation" mean?
Information is readily available to authorized users
Information is stored and transferred as intended
Information is only accessible to authorized users
A person cannot deny their actions
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What does "implicit denial" mean in the context of authorization?
Administrators only
No one gets access unless specifically allowed
Everyone gets access unless specifically denied
All users have full access
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What is social engineering?
A way to build social networks online.
A method of deceiving others to share personal or sensitive information.
A technique used to improve social skills.
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What is accounting in the context of computer systems?
The process of managing network connections.
The process of documenting user actions on the computer system.
The process of calculating financial transactions.
The process of optimizing computer performance.
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What does "Availability" in the CIA Triad ensure?
Information cannot be denied by its creator
Information is stored and transferred as intended
Information is readily available to authorized users
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What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
To replace passwords entirely
To add an extra step to logging in for increased security
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What is spear phishing?
A technique to spread malware
A type of phishing that targets specific individuals
A method to gather general information
A way to send emails to large groups
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What is the purpose of a security vestibule in preventing tailgating?
To provide a place for employees to sign in
To provide a location for a security guard to view everyone entering
To allow only one person to enter at a time with proper credentials
To store security equipment
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What is smishing?
A type of phishing done through SMS/text messages
A technique to secure emails
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Why are computers considered high-value targets?
They are easy to steal
They are expensive and store valuable data
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What criteria does a simple firewall use besides source and destination?
Speed
defense in depth level
Protocol
type of data
