CIA Triad: Authentication Methods Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a key component of the CIA triad in information security?

  • Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Authenticity (correct)
  • Availability

What is the primary goal of the confidentiality principle in the CIA triad?

  • To prevent the disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorized parties (correct)
  • To guarantee that data is available to authorized users whenever it is needed
  • To ensure that only authorized individuals can access and modify data
  • To maintain the accuracy and completeness of data over its entire lifecycle

Which of the following threats to confidentiality is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Hackers
  • Unprotected Downloads
  • Insider Threats (correct)
  • Unauthorized Users

What is the primary focus of the integrity principle in the CIA triad?

<p>Maintaining the accuracy and completeness of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key component of the CIA triad that is related to the people who use the information?

<p>Confidentiality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the CIA triad and the authentication and non-repudiation concepts mentioned in the text?

<p>The CIA triad and authentication/non-repudiation are complementary and interrelated concepts in information security (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of authentication in the context of information systems?

<p>Confirming the identity of users (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method of authentication involves a swipe card with a magnetic strip?

<p>Key fob (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does non-repudiation aim to achieve in terms of security?

<p>Traceability of actions to entities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which authentication method involves the use of retinal scanners and fingerprint readers?

<p>Biometrics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a key fob do in the context of authentication?

<p>Generates random passwords for users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a digital certificate aid in authentication?

<p>Verifies the authenticity of its owner (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does data integrity assure?

<p>That information and programs are changed only in a specified and authorized manner (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the CIA triad focuses on the assurance that a system performs its operations in an unimpaired manner?

<p>System integrity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does availability assure in the context of the CIA triad?

<p>Resources are accessible to authorized parties when needed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of act can compromise availability due to unintentional actions?

<p>Overwriting data or compromising systems by organizational staff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the CIA Triad, which concept is a natural result of confidentiality and integrity?

<p>Availability (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of intentional acts that can affect availability?

<p>Denial of service (DoS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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