Computer Security Basics
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What is the primary goal of computer security?

  • To promote the growth of smart devices
  • To enable unauthorized information disclosure
  • To increase the complexity of information systems
  • To protect computer systems and networks from malicious attacks (correct)

    • What is the significance of cybersecurity in the contemporary world?

  • It is a significant challenge due to the complexity of information systems and societies they support (correct)
  • It is insignificant due to the limited reliance on computer systems and the Internet
  • It is insignificant due to the lack of smart devices and IoT
  • It is insignificant due to the simplicity of information systems

    • What is a vulnerability in the context of computer security?

  • A strength in the design of a computer or system
  • An exploit used to increase complexity of information systems
  • A weakness in design, implementation, operation, or internal control of a computer or system (correct)
  • An internal control mechanism of a computer or system

    • What is an exploitable vulnerability in computer security?

    <p>A vulnerability for which at least one working attack or exploit exists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a system with high importance for security?

    <p>Power distribution, elections, and finance systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of cybersecurity in the contemporary world?

    <p>It is significant due to the expanded reliance on computer systems, the Internet, and wireless network standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What constitutes an exploitable vulnerability in computer security?

    <p>A weakness for which at least one working attack or exploit exists.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is security of especially high importance for some systems in computer security?

    <p>Because they govern large-scale systems with physical effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a vulnerability in the context of computer security?

    <p>It is a weakness in design, implementation, operation, or internal control of a computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of devices contribute to the significance of cybersecurity?

    <p>Smart devices including smartphones, televisions, and the various devices that constitute the Internet of things (IoT).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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