MISY 5325 MIDTERM EXAMINATION TEST 2026 RISK MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE AND SOLUTIONS

MISY 5325 MIDTERM EXAMINATION TEST
2026 RISK MANAGEMENT AND
INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPLETE STUDY
GUIDE AND SOLUTIONS


◉ True or False? Malware cannot threaten the Workstation Domain
of a typical IT security infrastructure if the other domains are
secure.
Answer: false


◉ Which of the following is often the weakest link in IT security?
a. people
b. use of passphrases
c. physical security
d. use of computer firewalls
Answer: a. people


◉ ________ are acts that are hostile to an organization.
a. intentional threats
b. unintentional threats

, c. human threats
d. all threats
Answer: a. intentional threats


◉ A(n) _______ is the likelihood that something unexpected is going to
occur.
a. risk
b. threat
c. exploit
d. vulnerability
Answer: a. risk


◉ True or False? There is no difference between power of attorney
and general power of attorney.
Answer: false


◉ True or False? The scope identifies the boundaries of a risk
management plan.
Answer: true


◉ Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
a. it helps to protect health information