NISTIR 7298 Computer Security Definitions Quiz

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What are the three main components that computer security ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of?

  • Confidential data, public data, and classified data
  • Hardware, software, and firmware (correct)
  • Internet, email, and databases
  • Computer networks, desktop computers, and servers

Which of the following is not one of the essential network and computer security requirements?

  • Data duplication (correct)
  • Accountability
  • Integrity
  • Confidentiality

What does the term 'integrity' refer to in computer security?

  • Ensuring timely access to information
  • Protecting personal privacy and proprietary information
  • Preserving authorized restrictions on information access
  • Guarding against improper information modification or destruction (correct)

What level of impact is described when the loss could be expected to have a severe or catastrophic adverse effect on organizational operations, assets, or individuals?

<p>High impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges associated with computer security according to the provided text?

<p>It is not as simple as it might first appear to a novice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the natural tendency of users and system managers towards security investment?

<p>They perceive little benefit until a security failure occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a designer need to find and eliminate all weaknesses in a security mechanism?

<p>To achieve perfect security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common perception about strong security among users and security administrators?

<p>It is an unnecessary expense (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for security to be an integral part of the design process?

<p>To ensure thorough consideration of potential attacks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect that security mechanisms involve, in addition to algorithms or protocols?

<p>Possession of secret information (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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