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?

A vulnerability for which at least one working attack or exploit exists (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Power distribution, elections, and finance systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of cybersecurity in the contemporary world?

It is significant due to the expanded reliance on computer systems, the Internet, and wireless network standards. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What constitutes an exploitable vulnerability in computer security?

A weakness for which at least one working attack or exploit exists. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because they govern large-scale systems with physical effects. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a vulnerability in the context of computer security?

It is a weakness in design, implementation, operation, or internal control of a computer system. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of devices contribute to the significance of cybersecurity?

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

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