Question 1

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and managerial skills and analyze and design security solutions within a specific entity.

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The answer of Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and...

Question 3

In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.

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A)   centered
B)   local
C)   remote
D)   distributed

Question 4

Briefly describe computer spies.

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A computer spy is a person who has been ...

Question 5

The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In information security, a loss can be ____.

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A)   theft of information
B)   a delay in transmitting information that results in a financial penalty
C)   the loss of good will or a reputation
D)   all of the above

Question 7

Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Why is the speed of attacks making the challenge of keeping computers secure more difficult?

Accepted Answer

With modern tools at their disposal, attackers can quickly scan systems to find weaknesses and launch attacks with unprecedented speed. Many tools can even initiate new attacks without any human participation, thus increasing the speed at which systems are attacked.

Question 9

The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

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A)   Gramm-Leach-Bliley
B)   Sarbanes-Oxley
C)   California Database Security Breach
D)   USA Patriot

Question 10

Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.

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A)   spam
B)   phishing
C)   cybercrime
D)   cyberterrorism

Question 11

What is a hacker?

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In the past, the term hacker was commonl...

Question 12

Approximately ____ percent of households in the United States use the Internet for managing their finances.

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A)   60
B)   70
C)   80
D)   90

Question 13

Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.

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1. Products (physical security): The phy...

Question 14

In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   a force of nature such as a tornado that could destroy computer equipment
B)   a virus that attacks a computer network
C)   an unsecured computer network
D)   both a and b D

Question 15

The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nimda
B)   Slammer
C)   Love Bug
D)   Code Red

Question 16

____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.

Accepted Answer

A)   "Canadian Pharmacy"
B)   Fake antivirus
C)   Melissa
D)   Slammer

Question 17

____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.

Accepted Answer

A)   Security
B)   Availability
C)   Integrity
D)   Confidentiality

Question 18

List and describe two of the four generally recognized security positions.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO...

Question 19

Match between columns
                        Premises: a person who has been hired to break into a computer and steal information
intended to cause panic, provoke violence, or result in a financial catastrophe
an event or action that might defeat security measures in place and result in a loss
plans and policies established by an organization to ensure that people correctly use the products
a weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security
the likelihood that a threat agent will exploit a vulnerability
something that has value
to take advantage of a vulnerability
a person or thing that has the power to carry out a threat

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The Answer of asset and risk and exploit and procedures is...

Question 20

In a general sense, ____________________ may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

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The answer of In a general sense, ____________________ may be...

Exam 1: Introduction to Security

The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

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Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and managerial skills and analyze and design security solutions within a specific entity.

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In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.

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Briefly describe computer spies.

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A computer spy is a person who has been ...
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The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low.

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In information security, a loss can be ____.

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Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.

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Why is the speed of attacks making the challenge of keeping computers secure more difficult?

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With modern tools at their disposal, attackers can quickly scan systems to find weaknesses and launch attacks with unprecedented speed. Many tools can even initiate new attacks without any human participation, thus increasing the speed at which systems are attacked.

The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

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Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.

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What is a hacker?

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In the past, the term hacker was commonl...
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Approximately ____ percent of households in the United States use the Internet for managing their finances.

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Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.

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In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

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The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.

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____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.

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____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.

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List and describe two of the four generally recognized security positions.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO...
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In a general sense, ____________________ may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

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The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

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Security ____________________ have both technical knowledge and managerial skills and analyze and design security solutions within a specific entity.

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In a ____ attack, attackers can attackers use hundreds or thousands of computers in an attack against a single computer or network.

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Briefly describe computer spies.

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The demand for IT professionals who know how to secure networks and computers is at an all-time low.

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In information security, a loss can be ____.

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Recent employment trends indicate that employees with security certifications are in high demand.

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Why is the speed of attacks making the challenge of keeping computers secure more difficult?

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The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

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Targeted attacks against financial networks, unauthorized access to information, and the theft of personal information is sometimes known as ____.

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What is a hacker?

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Approximately ____ percent of households in the United States use the Internet for managing their finances.

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Information security is achieved through a combination of what three entities? Provide at least one example of each entity.

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In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

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The single most expensive malicious attack was the 2000 ____, which cost an estimated $8.7 billion.

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____ attacks are responsible for half of all malware delivered by Web advertising.

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____ ensures that only authorized parties can view information.

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List and describe two of the four generally recognized security positions.

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In a general sense, ____________________ may be defined as the necessary steps to protect a person or property from harm.

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With modern tools at their disposal, attackers can quickly scan systems to find weaknesses and launch attacks with unprecedented speed. Many tools can even initiate new attacks without any human participation, thus increasing the speed at which systems are attacked.

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