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1.1.A - AP Cybersecurity
1.1.A - AP Cybersecurity
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What is an ethical expectation of cybersecurity professionals?
To prioritize speed over security.
To ensure faster system access.
To follow ethical principles in securing systems and data.
To follow only legal guidelines.
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How does cybersecurity impact public trust?
By enhancing access controls only.
By ensuring reliable access to digital services.
By limiting online shopping options.
By reducing system reliability.
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How do organizations benefit from cybersecurity?
By focusing on online shopping.
By allowing unrestricted data sharing.
By enhancing productivity and securing sensitive data.
By storing all data in one location.
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What type of data can adversaries use to harm individuals?
Social media data only.
Educational records only.
Gaming profiles.
Financial, social, healthcare, education, and biometric data.
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What is the impact of a breach on critical infrastructure?
It improves access to social networks.
It decreases internet traffic.
It increases energy consumption.
It disrupts essential services like transportation and energy.
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What can adversaries do with stolen data?
Sell it, ransom it, or use it for fraud.
Use it to test their defenses.
Use it to teach cybersecurity.
Create better software.
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What is an example of intellectual property (IP)?
A company logo.
A physical office location.
Publicly accessible documents.
Patents or trade secrets.
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What is the purpose of the recovery phase in the NIST framework?
To restore assets and operations after an incident.
To reduce software costs.
To improve internet connectivity.
To track system usage trends.
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How does confidentiality protect data?
By limiting access to authorized users.
By encrypting all data.
By using stronger passwords only.
By limiting physical access only.
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What does the CIA Triad represent in cybersecurity?
Availability, Integrity, and Analysis.
Control, Inspection, and Authorization.
Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability.
Authorization, Confidentiality, and Security.
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What is an example of protecting data availability?
Using physical locks on devices.
By using encryption software.
Implementing redundant systems.
Using antivirus software.
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What is the primary purpose of cybersecurity?
Improving gaming systems.
Increasing e-commerce revenue.
Improving internet speeds.
Preventing, detecting, and responding to attacks and disasters.
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What is a potential risk if availability is compromised?
Unexpected system downtime.
Better internet speeds.
Improved customer satisfaction.
Enhanced data encryption.
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How can natural disasters impact cybersecurity?
By creating a denial of service (DoS).
By strengthening encryption.
By reducing data collection.
By improving system updates.
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Cybersecurity only important for individuals?
True
False
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What is the goal of the detect phase in the NIST framework?
To respond to unauthorized access.
To analyze cybersecurity attacks and compromises.
To prevent attacks entirely.
To safeguard online data backups.
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What is the NIST Cybersecurity Framework used for?
To prevent unauthorized access to websites.
To manage and reduce cybersecurity risks.
To restrict employee access.
To enhance advertising strategies.
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Why is it important to safeguard healthcare data?
It increases patient wait times.
It can be used for identity theft or fraud.
It ensures faster patient service.
It can simplify data backups.
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Why must data be protected?
To generate additional revenue.
To support social media algorithms.
To comply with regulations.
Because it is valuable to individuals, organizations, and governments.
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What is the role of non-repudiation in data integrity?
To verify the origin of data.
To encrypt passwords.
To increase data storage.
To simplify user logins.
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What are the impacts of cybersecurity?
Individuals, organizations, governments
Administrative functions, communication
Trust and accountability, service continuity
Public safety, healthcare, infrastructure
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What happens when data integrity is compromised?
Data becomes more secure.
Data becomes unreliable or misleading.
Data becomes inaccessible.
Data becomes easier to analyze.
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How does cybersecurity support critical infrastructure?
By restricting Wi-Fi access.
By improving video streaming quality.
By securing social media platforms.
By maintaining the functionality of essential systems.
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Which concept ensures that data is accurate and trustworthy?
Confidentiality
Availability
Integrity
Authorization
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What is an example of a cybersecurity adversary?
Insider threats.
Hackers or state-sponsored attackers.
AI-driven chatbots.
Natural disasters.
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Why is PII significant in cybersecurity?
It can be used to impersonate individuals.
It supports better customer experiences.
It is not relevant to cybersecurity.
It helps build better apps.
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Why do governments collect and protect data?
To provide essential public services.
To secure entertainment data.
To improve marketing efforts.
To track citizen behavior.
