WGU C843 - Managing Information Security Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest
Update 2025-2026
Which of the following is the first step in the problem-solving process?
A
Analyze and compare the possible solutions
B
Develop possible solutions
C
Recognize and define the problem
D
Select, implement and evaluate a solution - Answers C
A(n) polymorphic threat is one that over time changes the way it appears to antivirus software
programs, making it undetectable by techniques that look for pre-configured signatures.
A
False
B
True - Answers B
Question 4 :Which type of attack involves sending a large number of connection or information
requests to a target?
A
denial-of-service (DoS)
B
brute force
C
,spear fishing
D
malicious code - Answers A
"Shoulder spying" is used in public or semi-public settings when individuals gather information
they are not authorized to have by looking over another individual's shoulder or viewing the
information from a distance.
A
False
B
True - Answers A
Which of the following is the principle of management dedicated to the structuring of resources
to support the accomplishment of objectives?
A
controlling
B
leading
C
organization
D
planning - Answers C
The macro virus infects the key operating system files located in a computer's start up sector.
A
True
B
,False - Answers B
A ____________________ is an attack in which a coordinated stream of requests is launched
against a target from many locations at the same time.
A
distributed denial-of-service
B
virus
C
spam
D
denial-of-service - Answers A
Blackmail threat of informational disclosure is an example of which threat category?
A
Information extortion
B
Espionage or trespass
C
Compromises of intellectual property
D
Sabotage or vandalism - Answers A
"4-1-9" fraud is an example of a ____________________ attack.
A
virus
, B
social engineering
C
spam
D
worm - Answers B
The use of cryptographic certificates to establish Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections is an
example of which process?
A
authorization
B
accountability
C
authentication
D
identification - Answers C
One form of online vandalism is ____________________ operations, which interfere with or disrupt
systems to protest the operations, policies, or actions of an organization or government agency.
A
hacktivist
B
cyberhack
C
hackcyber
Update 2025-2026
Which of the following is the first step in the problem-solving process?
A
Analyze and compare the possible solutions
B
Develop possible solutions
C
Recognize and define the problem
D
Select, implement and evaluate a solution - Answers C
A(n) polymorphic threat is one that over time changes the way it appears to antivirus software
programs, making it undetectable by techniques that look for pre-configured signatures.
A
False
B
True - Answers B
Question 4 :Which type of attack involves sending a large number of connection or information
requests to a target?
A
denial-of-service (DoS)
B
brute force
C
,spear fishing
D
malicious code - Answers A
"Shoulder spying" is used in public or semi-public settings when individuals gather information
they are not authorized to have by looking over another individual's shoulder or viewing the
information from a distance.
A
False
B
True - Answers A
Which of the following is the principle of management dedicated to the structuring of resources
to support the accomplishment of objectives?
A
controlling
B
leading
C
organization
D
planning - Answers C
The macro virus infects the key operating system files located in a computer's start up sector.
A
True
B
,False - Answers B
A ____________________ is an attack in which a coordinated stream of requests is launched
against a target from many locations at the same time.
A
distributed denial-of-service
B
virus
C
spam
D
denial-of-service - Answers A
Blackmail threat of informational disclosure is an example of which threat category?
A
Information extortion
B
Espionage or trespass
C
Compromises of intellectual property
D
Sabotage or vandalism - Answers A
"4-1-9" fraud is an example of a ____________________ attack.
A
virus
, B
social engineering
C
spam
D
worm - Answers B
The use of cryptographic certificates to establish Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) connections is an
example of which process?
A
authorization
B
accountability
C
authentication
D
identification - Answers C
One form of online vandalism is ____________________ operations, which interfere with or disrupt
systems to protest the operations, policies, or actions of an organization or government agency.
A
hacktivist
B
cyberhack
C
hackcyber
