Information Security and Access Quiz
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Which university did Samer graduate from in 2003?

  • Aleppo University (correct)
  • No information provided
  • Unknown University
  • Toulouse University

    • What is Samer's preferred name?

  • Ronaldo
  • Wazan
  • Ahmad
  • Samer (correct)

    • During which years did Samer work with Ronaldo Mouchawar in Aleppo?

  • 2007-2011
  • 2003-2006 (correct)
  • No information provided
  • Unknown years

    • Which university awarded Samer his Master and PhD degrees?

    <p>Toulouse University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reference to check before asking any question in the course?

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

    Which category of attackers focuses on gaining unauthorized access to computer systems?

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

    What is the term for unlawful use or duplication of software IP?

    <p>Software piracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of malware replicates itself on the same computer?

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

    What is the term for a program that does something other than advertised and contains hidden code that launches an attack?

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

    How do worms spread to other network devices?

    <p>By exploiting application or operating system vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a critical characteristic of information?

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

    What is the purpose of authentication in information security?

    <p>To grant access to information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the CIA triad in information security?

    <p>Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the McCumber cube used for in information security?

    <p>To describe an architectural approach to secure information systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of encryption in information security?

    <p>To protect data from unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common method of social engineering attack?

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

    What is the main purpose of spam?

    <p>To send unsolicited e-mails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the act of digging through trash to find useful information?

    <p>Dumpster diving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a buffer overflow?

    <p>An application error</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which security model gives recommendations for information security management?

    <p>ISO 27000 series</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of malware is designed to hide actions or presence of other malicious software?

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

    What is a logic bomb?

    <p>Computer code that lies dormant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of malware allows an attacker to remotely control an infected computer?

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

    What is the main purpose of spyware?

    <p>Collecting personal information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is password cracking?

    <p>Trying every possible combination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the definition of security?

    <p>The state of being free from danger or threat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why do we need security in real life?

    <p>To reduce the probability of dangers or threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relation between Computer Security, Network Security, OS Security, and Information Security?

    <p>Computer Security, Network Security, and OS Security are all components of Information Security.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, why are we sure that we will always have attacks in the future?

    <p>All tools used to manage our information are vulnerable, including humans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are some examples of security attacks?

    <p>Nigerian 419 advanced fee fraud, Malware, Identity theft using Firesheep, Phishing</p> Signup and view all the answers

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