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NEW QUESTION # 14
Strictly speaking, which of the following is NOT a Linux distribution?
- A. Android
- B. Kali
- C. Debian
- D. CentOS
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation: Android uses the Linux kernel, but technically is not a Linux distribution.
NEW QUESTION # 15
Which of the following terms describes the practice of attempting to acquire sensitive information with deceptive emails?
- A. Cat-napping.
- B. Phishing.
- C. Catfishing.
- D. Frogging.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation: The term 'phishing' describes the practice of using deceptive internet communications to entice victims to hand over private information.
NEW QUESTION # 16
The following is an example of encrypting data using _____.
Plain Text A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Encrypte E F G H I A K X J N O P Q R S L U V W T Y Z M B C D
d Text
- A. A combination of shifting and substitution cipher.
- B. A pure shifting cipher.
- C. A Cardan grille cipher.
- D. An Asymmetric cipher.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation: A combination of shifting and substitution cipher. In this example, some letters are shifted while others are substituted.
NEW QUESTION # 17
_____ is anything that can negatively affect information.
- A. A threat
- B. None of these answers are correct
- C. An information security threat
- D. A rule
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation: An information security threat is anything that can negatively affect information. A threat doesn't deal specifically with information, and a rule is used to protect information.
NEW QUESTION # 18
Which of these is NOT Bluejacking?
- A. Unsolicited
- B. Message sending
- C. Harmless irritant
- D. Controlling a target device
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: Bluejacking is an annoyance or irritation done with a harmless intent by sending an unrequested message, similar to ringing a doorbell and running away.
NEW QUESTION # 19
Which internet protocol is responsible for re-transmitting lost or erroneous data packets?
- A. TCP
- B. TPC
- C. OSI
- D. IP
Answer: A
NEW QUESTION # 20
Which of the following is NOT a method for intrusion detection?
- A. Passive
- B. Anomaly
- C. Reactive
- D. Inclusive
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: Inclusive is NOT a method for intrusion detection.
NEW QUESTION # 21
Encryption is the process of:
- A. Transferring important information from one location to another.
- B. Resisting brute force attacks.
- C. Converting information from one form (not usually human readable), into another form (usually human readable).
- D. Converting information from one form (usually human readable), into another form (not usually readable).
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: Encryption converts any kind of information from its original form into a non-readable form to protect the data from unauthorised access to it.
NEW QUESTION # 22
Which of the following terms refers to defining the rules for communication between two computers to prevent overload?
- A. Standards
- B. Protocols
- C. Flow Control
- D. OSI Model
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation: The session layer is responsible for flow control, which refers to defining the rules for communication between two computers. Flow control will prevent too much data from being sent to the receiving computer at one time so it doesn't become overloaded.
NEW QUESTION # 23
Which of the following is NOT a threat/risk associated with social media?
- A. Social engineering
- B. Information disclosure
- C. Hardware failure
- D. Phishing
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 24
Which data storage technology stores data temporarily, not permanently, for use by a device?
- A. CD
- B. DVD
- C. Hard disk drive
- D. Random Access Memory (RAM)
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: Random Access Memory (RAM), also known simply as memory or computer memory is what computers use to hold information temporarily so it can be easily accessed by the computer as you work.
NEW QUESTION # 25
What is cryptography?
- A. Cryptography is the process of encrypting data keys in transmission or in storage preventing unauthorised key decryption on receipt
- B. Cryptography is the process of authenticating data in transmission or in storage before user access is permitted
- C. Cryptography is the process of authenticating software encoding in transmission for user access to be permitted
- D. Cryptography is the process of encrypting data in transmission or in storage preventing unauthorised access or snooping
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: Cryptography is defined as the system by which data and information of value are stored or transmitted in such a way that only those for whom it is intended can read, interpret or process it.
NEW QUESTION # 26
Fire is an example of a _____ information security threat.
- A. Internal
- B. Logical
- C. External
- D. Physical
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: Fire is an example of a physical information security threat. Internal are external threat categories, and logic is not related to threats.
NEW QUESTION # 27
What are two famous black hat 'hacktivist' groups?
- A. Trojan Horse and DNS P0is0n
- B. Anonymous and LulzSec
- C. WannaCry and Doomjuice
- D. Kelvin Mitnick and Edward Snowden
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 28
The two types of OS backups are:
- A. File backups and antivirus backups
- B. System image and firewall backups
- C. Daily and traditional backups
- D. File backups and system image backups
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: File backups entail backing up of data, files and folders associated with applications and programs. System image backups entail backing up of the OS along with programs, applications and files.
NEW QUESTION # 29
What type of information is typically subject to phishing attacks?
- A. Passwords.
- B. Social security numbers.
- C. All answers are correct.
- D. Bank account numbers.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation: Phishing schemes target personal and sensitive information that can be exploited for the phishers financial gain. These include passwords, usernames, bank account numbers, and social numbers.
NEW QUESTION # 30
If a website requires you to log in with a password to change your address, this is an example of that website observing what principles of information security?
- A. Confidentiality and Availability
- B. Availability and Integrity
- C. Integrity and Confidentiality
- D. Availability, Integrity, and Confidentiality
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation: If someone you don't know changes the address on your bank statement, that statement will be delivered to the wrong address. Confidentiality will be compromised because someone other than you will receive the statement. The information on that statement will no longer be available to the rightful owner (you), and the integrity of your information has been violated since your bank now has an address that is not yours.
NEW QUESTION # 31
Which of the following distributions is no longer available?
- A. Fedora
- B. Debian
- C. Red Hat
- D. CentOS
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation: Red Hat was discontinued in 2003, although its Enterprise distribution remains active.
NEW QUESTION # 32
Class 2 Bluetooth devices have an expected range of _____ ?
- A. 10 metres
- B. 100 metres
- C. 30 metres
- D. 10 feet
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation: Bluetooth devices in class 2, which is typically used for phones and computers, generally have a range of up to 10 metres or 30 feet.
NEW QUESTION # 33
Which term is used to describe the attack virus that is easily transferred to a device without asking for any permission?
- A. Bluejacking
- B. Bluesnarfing
- C. BlueBorne
- D. BlueStacking
Answer: C
NEW QUESTION # 34
A _____ is anything that can negatively alter, disrupt, hide, or erase an object or objects of interest.
- A. Threat
- B. Rule
- C. Information
- D. None of these answers are correct.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation: A threat is anything that can negatively alter, disrupt, hide, or erase an object of interest. A rule is something we use to protect information.
NEW QUESTION # 35
What is the name of the data storage technology pictured here?
- A. DVD
- B. SD card
- C. Flash drive
- D. Backup tape
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation: A flash drive is a small portable storage device that you plug into a USB port.
NEW QUESTION # 36
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