CompTIA Security Guards and ID Badges Quiz
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What is the main purpose of authentication in computer security?

  • Track and record system activities
  • Prove a user's identity (correct)
  • Determine access rights and privileges
  • Create barriers around resources
  • Which security term refers to the process of tracking and recording system activities and resource access?

  • Accounting (correct)
  • Audit
  • Incident response
  • Authorization
  • Implicit deny, in security, implies that:

  • Resources are freely accessible without restriction
  • Access is denied unless explicitly granted (correct)
  • All users have access to all resources by default
  • Access is granted unless explicitly denied
  • What is the concept of 'least privilege' in security?

    <p>Granting minimum necessary rights to perform a role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security control is responsible for determining what rights and privileges a particular entity has?

    <p>Authorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of security controls, what does logical security control primarily focus on?

    <p>Implementing access control systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Phishing attacks' primarily exploit vulnerabilities related to:

    <p>Social engineering techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Spear phishing' attacks are targeted towards:

    <p>&quot;High-profile&quot; individuals within an organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Security awareness training' primarily aims to:

    <p>Improve cybersecurity knowledge and practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Management oversight' in security refers to:

    <p>Supervising security measures and practices at all levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

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