IT Security Concepts Quiz
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What is the primary goal of 'grey hats' in cybersecurity?

  • Conducting cyberattacks for profit
  • Being members of criminal organizations
  • Conducting cyberattacks on behalf of a political cause
  • Discovering and reporting vulnerabilities (correct)
  • Which type of biometric system is highly reliable and commonly used in nuclear facilities?

  • Iris recognition (correct)
  • Hand recognition
  • Fingerprint recognition
  • Voice recognition
  • What is a hacker in the context of IT security?

  • An IT employee
  • A software program
  • One who conducts malicious cyberattacks
  • A cybersecurity expert (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of data encryption?

    <p>Converting data into an unreadable format without a decryption key</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do passive safety measures defend against fire?

    <p>Use escape routes and water diversion systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the external electrical network in securing the physical environment?

    <p>Providing power for all security systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the 'insiders' in the context of IT security?

    <p>Individuals with legitimate access to the company's systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biometric system is based on the recognition of the network of veins in the hand?

    <p>Fingerprint recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'reconnaissance' in a cyberattack?

    <p>The gathering of information about the target of the attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a 'disaster' in IT security?

    <p>A catastrophic event that causes severe damage to systems or data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an effective measure to defend computer equipment from dust?

    <p>Ventilate the room or install air purifiers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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