10 Questions
What is the main goal of Information Systems Security?
To protect the information system and the data stored in it
What is the term for the three key elements of Information Systems Security?
Security Triad
Which of the following is an example of a violation of the Integrity principle?
A teacher changing a student's grade without authorization
What is the primary purpose of the Availability principle?
To ensure that information is accessible by authorized users whenever they request it
What type of software infiltrates one or more target computers and follows an attacker's instructions?
Malicious software
What is the primary purpose of malware?
To damage or disrupt a system
What is the key difference between a virus and a worm?
A virus requires a host program to infect, while a worm does not
What is the primary function of a rootkit?
To modify or replace existing programs to hide traces of attacks
What is the main characteristic of ransomware?
It limits access to a computer's data and demands payment
What is the difference between hardware failure and software failure?
Hardware failure affects the computer's physical components, while software failure affects the programs
This quiz covers learning objectives related to Information Systems Security, including understanding what it is, identifying the information security triad, recognizing internal and external threats, and strategies for securing Information Systems.
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