Security+ Chapter 1: Introduction to Security Quiz

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There is a simple solution to securing information. True or False?

False

Smartphones are not a new target for security attacks. True or False?

False

One of the difficulties in defending against attacks is decreased speed of attacks. True or False?

False

One of the difficulties in defending against attacks is delays in patching. True or False?

True Signup and view all the answers

User confusion is not a difficulty in defending against attacks. True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

Universally connected devices do not pose any difficulties in defending against attacks. True or False?

False Signup and view all the answers

The Slammer worm infected 75,000 computers in the first 11 minutes of its release.

True Signup and view all the answers

Slammer infections doubled every 8.5 seconds.

True Signup and view all the answers

Slammer scanned 55 million computers per second.

True Signup and view all the answers

Attackers today use common Internet tools and protocols to send malicious data and commands.

True Signup and view all the answers

Day zero attacks occur when an attacker discovers and exploits previously unknown flaws.

True Signup and view all the answers

Vendors are overwhelmed trying to keep pace with updating their products against attacks.

True Signup and view all the answers

Distributed attacks involve many attackers against one, making it difficult to stop the attack by identifying and blocking the source.

True Signup and view all the answers

Information security completely prevents attacks and guarantees that a system is totally secure.

False Signup and view all the answers

Before defense is possible, one must understand what information security is, why it is important, and who the attackers are.

True Signup and view all the answers

Preventive measures, rapid response, and preemptive attacks are steps to protect person or property from harm in information security.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of malware?

To conceal the malware's malicious actions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malware is designed to bring profit from its actions?

Malware for Profit Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of social engineering attacks?

They exploit human psychology and behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which type of malware enters a computer system without the owner's knowledge or consent?

Viruses Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of concealing malware's malicious actions?

To operate without the owner's knowledge or consent Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of infecting malware?

To infect a computer system Signup and view all the answers

What is a virus's main purpose when it infects a file or program?

To replicate itself and spread to other files or programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of a worm compared to a virus?

Worms automatically spread to other computers, while viruses rely on user action to spread Signup and view all the answers

What does a Trojan horse typically involve?

Performing the activity it promises while secretly collecting information for an attacker Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of rootkits used by attackers?

To hide the attacker's actions or presence Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a macro virus and a program virus?

Macro viruses execute scripts, while program viruses infect executable files Signup and view all the answers

What is the intended target of a boot virus?

The Master Boot Record (MBR) of a hard disk drive Signup and view all the answers

What action does a worm take advantage of in order to enter a system?

Exploiting a vulnerability in an application or an operating system Signup and view all the answers

What does a resident virus do each time the computer is turned on?

Infect files opened by the user or operating system Signup and view all the answers

What type of program conceals its true purpose and performs harmful actions?

.exe files that pretend to be performing one activity but actually do something else Signup and view all the answers

How does a virus spread to other computers?

By exploiting vulnerabilities in applications or operating systems, allowing it to enter other systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a worm's payload?

To activate malicious code designed to harm infected systems Signup and view all the answers

What is the target of a boot virus?

The Master Boot Record (MBR) of a hard disk drive Signup and view all the answers

Security+ Chapter 1: Introduction to Security Quiz

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There is a simple solution to securing information. True or False?

Smartphones are not a new target for security attacks. True or False?

One of the difficulties in defending against attacks is decreased speed of attacks. True or False?

One of the difficulties in defending against attacks is delays in patching. True or False?

User confusion is not a difficulty in defending against attacks. True or False?

Universally connected devices do not pose any difficulties in defending against attacks. True or False?

The Slammer worm infected 75,000 computers in the first 11 minutes of its release.

Slammer infections doubled every 8.5 seconds.

Slammer scanned 55 million computers per second.

Attackers today use common Internet tools and protocols to send malicious data and commands.

Day zero attacks occur when an attacker discovers and exploits previously unknown flaws.

Vendors are overwhelmed trying to keep pace with updating their products against attacks.

Distributed attacks involve many attackers against one, making it difficult to stop the attack by identifying and blocking the source.

Information security completely prevents attacks and guarantees that a system is totally secure.

Before defense is possible, one must understand what information security is, why it is important, and who the attackers are.

Preventive measures, rapid response, and preemptive attacks are steps to protect person or property from harm in information security.

What is the primary objective of malware?

Which type of malware is designed to bring profit from its actions?

What is the main characteristic of social engineering attacks?

Which type of malware enters a computer system without the owner's knowledge or consent?

What is the significance of concealing malware's malicious actions?

Which statement best describes the purpose of infecting malware?

What is a virus's main purpose when it infects a file or program?

What is the distinguishing feature of a worm compared to a virus?

What does a Trojan horse typically involve?

What is the primary purpose of rootkits used by attackers?

What is the key difference between a macro virus and a program virus?

What is the intended target of a boot virus?

What action does a worm take advantage of in order to enter a system?

What does a resident virus do each time the computer is turned on?

What type of program conceals its true purpose and performs harmful actions?

How does a virus spread to other computers?

What is the main purpose of a worm's payload?

What is the target of a boot virus?

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