Cybersecurity Fundamentals Course Objectives

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What is the primary focus of cybersecurity?

Analyzing computing systems impact on society

Exploring cybersecurity domains

Describing the principles of cybersecurity

Preserving security properties (correct)

Which of the following is considered a type of cyberattack?

Data backup

Phishing (correct)

Software update

Data encryption

What is a common impact of recent cyberattacks?

Financial losses and data breaches (correct)

Increased data security

Decreased reliance on technology

Improved public trust in online services

Which of the following is an example of computer malware?

Spyware Signup and view all the answers

What does security architecture in cybersecurity refer to?

Designing secure systems and networks Signup and view all the answers

How can individuals improve the security of their computers?

Using strong, unique passwords Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol operates at the network OSI layer?

TCP/SPX Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the major elements used to form a modern computer network?

Switches Signup and view all the answers

How are networks classified based on their connecting media?

By their coverage area Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network covers a larger geographical area?

WAN Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of DNS (Domain Name System) in computer networks?

Resolving domain names to IP addresses Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is commonly used for transferring files between a client and a server?

FTP Signup and view all the answers

What are the major software components of a computer according to the text?

Operating System, Drivers, Application Software, Utility Software, Firmware Signup and view all the answers

Which component is referred to as code that is developed and installed to perform some future machines?

Firmware Signup and view all the answers

What are the storage components mentioned in the text?

Hard disk drive (HDD), Flash disk drive (FDD), Optical disk drive (ODD), Magnetic tapes Signup and view all the answers

Which component of a computer can be accessed and managed easily?

Storage Signup and view all the answers

What is impacted heavily by the fast growth of computer technology according to the text?

Business processes and other technologies Signup and view all the answers

Which type of software is described as making all hardware components of a computer functional according to the text?

Operating System software Signup and view all the answers