ITN 260 Network Security Basics
Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
Which of the three protections ensures that only authorized parties can view
information? - Answer- Confidentiality
Malicious software, or ____________________, silently infiltrate computers with the
intent to do harm. - Answer- Malware
Select below the term that is used to describe individuals who want to attack computers
yet lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so: - Answer- Script
kiddies
Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of
malware? - Answer- Source
What term is used to describe a loose network of attackers, identity thieves, and
financial fraudsters? - Answer- Cybercriminals
Script kiddies acquire which item below from other attackers to easily craft an attack: -
Answer- Exploit kit
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of growth is the
available job outlook supposed to reach by the end of the decade? - Answer- 22
The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies
and practices in disclosing customer information. - Answer- Gramm-Leach-Bliley
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. - Answer- True
What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as
the major executives working for a manufacturing company? - Answer- Watering Hole
Exam Questions with Correct
Answers
Which of the three protections ensures that only authorized parties can view
information? - Answer- Confidentiality
Malicious software, or ____________________, silently infiltrate computers with the
intent to do harm. - Answer- Malware
Select below the term that is used to describe individuals who want to attack computers
yet lack the knowledge of computers and networks needed to do so: - Answer- Script
kiddies
Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of
malware? - Answer- Source
What term is used to describe a loose network of attackers, identity thieves, and
financial fraudsters? - Answer- Cybercriminals
Script kiddies acquire which item below from other attackers to easily craft an attack: -
Answer- Exploit kit
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, what percentage of growth is the
available job outlook supposed to reach by the end of the decade? - Answer- 22
The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies
and practices in disclosing customer information. - Answer- Gramm-Leach-Bliley
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. - Answer- True
What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as
the major executives working for a manufacturing company? - Answer- Watering Hole
