Question 1

Match each item with a statement below.
-Component in a system that allows the attacker to access the system at will, bypassing standard login controls.

Accepted Answer

A) data custodian 
B) Trojan horse 
C) integrity 
D) back door 
E) balance
F)worm
G)accuracy
H)data owner
I)confidentiality 
A) data custodian 
B) Trojan horse 
C) integrity 
D) back door 
E) balance
F)worm
G)accuracy
H)data owner
I)confidentiality

Question 2

When a computer is the ____ of an attack, it is used as an active tool to conduct the attack.

Accepted Answer

A)  subject 
B)  victim 
C)  object 
D)  direction 
A)  subject 
B)  victim 
C)  object 
D)  direction

Question 3

To make sound decisions about information security, management must be informed about the various threats facing the organization, its people, applications, data, and information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each item with a statement below.
-Involves operating an information system that meets the high level of availability sought by system users as well as the confidentiality and integrity needs of system owners and security professionals

Accepted Answer

A) data custodian 
B) Trojan horse 
C) integrity 
D) back door 
E) balance
F)worm
G)accuracy
H)data owner
I)confidentiality 
A) data custodian 
B) Trojan horse 
C) integrity 
D) back door 
E) balance
F)worm
G)accuracy
H)data owner
I)confidentiality

Question 5

A(n) ____ is a weakness or fault in the mechanisms that are intended to protect information and information assets from attack or damage.

Accepted Answer

A)  threat 
B)  exploit 
C)  vulnerability 
D)  risk 
A)  threat 
B)  exploit 
C)  vulnerability 
D)  risk

Question 6

The ____________________ is primarily responsible for advising the chief executive officer, president, or company owner on the strategic planning that affects the management of information in the organization.

Accepted Answer

chief info

Question 7

Describe characteristic of utility as it relates to information.

Accepted Answer

The information has value for some purpo

Question 8

What is the role of the chief information security officer (CISO)?

Accepted Answer

The chief information security officer (

Question 9

A data ____ might be a specifically identified role or part of the duties of a systems administrator.

Accepted Answer

A)  owner 
B)  custodian 
C)  manager 
D)  user 
A)  owner 
B)  custodian 
C)  manager 
D)  user

Question 10

____ attacks may involve individuals posing as new employees or as current employees desperately requesting assistance to avoid getting fired.

Accepted Answer

A)  Buffer overflow 
B)  Cracking 
C)  Social engineering 
D)  Spoofing 
A)  Buffer overflow 
B)  Cracking 
C)  Social engineering 
D)  Spoofing

Match each item with a statement below. -Component in a system that allows the attacker to access the system at will, bypassing standard login controls.

When a computer is the ____ of an attack, it is used as an active tool to conduct the attack.

To make sound decisions about information security, management must be informed about the various threats facing the organization, its people, applications, data, and information systems.

Match each item with a statement below. -Involves operating an information system that meets the high level of availability sought by system users as well as the confidentiality and integrity needs of system owners and security professionals

A(n) ____ is a weakness or fault in the mechanisms that are intended to protect information and information assets from attack or damage.

The ____________________ is primarily responsible for advising the chief executive officer, president, or company owner on the strategic planning that affects the management of information in the organization.

Describe characteristic of utility as it relates to information.

What is the role of the chief information security officer (CISO)?

A data ____ might be a specifically identified role or part of the duties of a systems administrator.

____ attacks may involve individuals posing as new employees or as current employees desperately requesting assistance to avoid getting fired.

Security Policies and Standards

Authenticating Users

Introduction to Firewalls

Packet Filtering

Firewall Configuration and Administration

Working With Proxy Servers and Application-Level Firewalls

Implementing the Bastion Host

Encryption - The Foundation for the Virtual Private Network

Setting up a Virtual Private Network

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Exam 1: Introduction to Information Security

Match each item with a statement below. -Component in a system that allows the attacker to access the system at will, bypassing standard login controls.

When a computer is the ____ of an attack, it is used as an active tool to conduct the attack.

To make sound decisions about information security, management must be informed about the various threats facing the organization, its people, applications, data, and information systems.

Match each item with a statement below. -Involves operating an information system that meets the high level of availability sought by system users as well as the confidentiality and integrity needs of system owners and security professionals

A(n) ____ is a weakness or fault in the mechanisms that are intended to protect information and information assets from attack or damage.

The ____________________ is primarily responsible for advising the chief executive officer, president, or company owner on the strategic planning that affects the management of information in the organization.

Describe characteristic of utility as it relates to information.

What is the role of the chief information security officer (CISO)?

A data ____ might be a specifically identified role or part of the duties of a systems administrator.

____ attacks may involve individuals posing as new employees or as current employees desperately requesting assistance to avoid getting fired.

Security Policies and Standards

Authenticating Users

Introduction to Firewalls

Packet Filtering

Firewall Configuration and Administration

Working With Proxy Servers and Application-Level Firewalls

Implementing the Bastion Host

Encryption - The Foundation for the Virtual Private Network

Setting up a Virtual Private Network

Filters