Systems Security Chapter 2: Security Requirements Quiz

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What is a common human vulnerability mentioned in the text?

Advanced knowledge of users

Limited horizon (correct)

Unlimited skills

Extensive problem awareness

Why do discretionary access control systems face challenges according to the text?

Abundance of user options

Archaic and inapt security mechanisms (correct)

Isolation of trusted software

Modern security mechanisms

What contributes to the ineffectiveness of discretionary access control systems?

Abundance of security policies

Individual discretionary access control (correct)

Isolated non-trusted software

Global security enforcement

What is a technical vulnerability highlighted in the text?

Conceptual weaknesses in old systems Signup and view all the answers

Which principle involves allowing access only to those who need it for their job?

Need-to-know principle Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of vulnerability analysis in IT systems?

To identify technical, organizational, and human vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a human vulnerability mentioned in the text?

Importing malware due to lack of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the Linux access control system described, what was the severe vulnerability that the 3 users created?

Incorrectly setting file permissions from their point of view Signup and view all the answers

What issue arises when passwords are written on Post-It notes, as mentioned in the text?

Reduced security due to potential exposure Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred from the scenario involving Ann, Bob, and Chris regarding their files' permissions?

Proper file permissions were set by all users, ensuring system security Signup and view all the answers

Systems Security Chapter 2: Security Requirements Quiz

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What is a common human vulnerability mentioned in the text?

Why do discretionary access control systems face challenges according to the text?

What contributes to the ineffectiveness of discretionary access control systems?

What is a technical vulnerability highlighted in the text?

Which principle involves allowing access only to those who need it for their job?

What is the goal of vulnerability analysis in IT systems?

Which of the following is an example of a human vulnerability mentioned in the text?

In the context of the Linux access control system described, what was the severe vulnerability that the 3 users created?

What issue arises when passwords are written on Post-It notes, as mentioned in the text?

What can be inferred from the scenario involving Ann, Bob, and Chris regarding their files' permissions?

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