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Which of the following is NOT a common threat to information security due to human error or failure?
Which of the following is NOT a common threat to information security due to human error or failure?
- Accidental deletion or modification of data
- Revelation of classified data
- Entry of erroneous data
- Unauthorized accessing of information (correct)
Which of the following service issues can dramatically affect the availability of information and systems?
Which of the following service issues can dramatically affect the availability of information and systems?
- Hardware upgrades
- Software updates
- Backup procedures
- Power irregularities (correct)
What is the primary purpose of espionage or trespass in the context of information security?
What is the primary purpose of espionage or trespass in the context of information security?
- To breach confidentiality of information (correct)
- To improve the quality of service provided
- To ensure the availability of information and systems
- To prevent human errors or failures
Which of the following is NOT a common threat to information security due to deviations in quality of service by service providers?
Which of the following is NOT a common threat to information security due to deviations in quality of service by service providers?
Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to prevent threats to information security caused by human error or failure?
Which of the following is the LEAST effective way to prevent threats to information security caused by human error or failure?
Which of the following is NOT a common threat to information security due to espionage or trespass?
Which of the following is NOT a common threat to information security due to espionage or trespass?
What type of malicious code is designed to spread across networks by replicating itself?
What type of malicious code is designed to spread across networks by replicating itself?
Which of the following is an example of a deliberate act of theft in cybersecurity?
Which of the following is an example of a deliberate act of theft in cybersecurity?
What is the primary function of a software firewall?
What is the primary function of a software firewall?
Which of the following is NOT a common force of nature that can impact cybersecurity?
Which of the following is NOT a common force of nature that can impact cybersecurity?
What type of hardware failure can lead to data loss or corruption in cybersecurity?
What type of hardware failure can lead to data loss or corruption in cybersecurity?
What is the term used for stealing intellectual property, such as software or trade secrets?
What is the term used for stealing intellectual property, such as software or trade secrets?
What is the most common type of intellectual property breach?
What is the most common type of intellectual property breach?
Which organization investigates software piracy and intellectual property breaches?
Which organization investigates software piracy and intellectual property breaches?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a force of nature that can disrupt information systems?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a force of nature that can disrupt information systems?
What is the term used for technical hardware failures or errors that occur when a manufacturer distributes flawed equipment?
What is the term used for technical hardware failures or errors that occur when a manufacturer distributes flawed equipment?
Which type of attack involves sending a large number of connection or information requests to a target system, potentially causing it to crash or become unable to perform ordinary functions?
Which type of attack involves sending a large number of connection or information requests to a target system, potentially causing it to crash or become unable to perform ordinary functions?
What is the term used for a technique where an attacker sends messages to a computer with an IP address indicating that the message is coming from a trusted host?
What is the term used for a technique where an attacker sends messages to a computer with an IP address indicating that the message is coming from a trusted host?
Which type of attack involves an attacker monitoring and modifying data traveling over a network?
Which type of attack involves an attacker monitoring and modifying data traveling over a network?
What is the term used for a program or device that can monitor data traveling over a network?
What is the term used for a program or device that can monitor data traveling over a network?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malicious code mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a type of malicious code mentioned in the text?
What is the term used for a technique where an attacker tries every possible combination of options to guess a password?
What is the term used for a technique where an attacker tries every possible combination of options to guess a password?
