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What is the main goal of Information Systems Security?

To ensure that only authorized users can change information
To protect the information system and the data stored in it (correct)
To provide access to information to unauthorized users
To restrict access to information

What is the term for the three key elements of Information Systems Security?

CIA Principle
Security Triad (correct)
Data Protection Model
Information Security Triangle

Which of the following is an example of a violation of the Integrity principle?

An unauthorized user accessing a student's grade records
A student accessing their own grade records
A teacher changing a student's grade without authorization (correct)
A university restricting access to student information

What is the primary purpose of the Availability principle?

To ensure that information is accessible by authorized users whenever they request it (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of software infiltrates one or more target computers and follows an attacker's instructions?

Malicious software (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of malware?

To damage or disrupt a system (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a virus and a worm?

A virus requires a host program to infect, while a worm does not (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a rootkit?

To modify or replace existing programs to hide traces of attacks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of ransomware?

It limits access to a computer's data and demands payment (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between hardware failure and software failure?

Hardware failure affects the computer's physical components, while software failure affects the programs (A) Signup and view all the answers

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