#1
Which of the following is NOT a common security procedure in a workplace?
Regularly updating antivirus software
Implementing access control measures
Sharing passwords with colleagues
Conducting security training for employees
#2
What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a network security system?
To encrypt data transmissions
To detect and remove viruses
To regulate and control incoming and outgoing network traffic
To physically protect the network infrastructure
#3
Which of the following is NOT a common password security practice?
Using a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters
Sharing passwords with colleagues
Including special characters
Regularly changing passwords
#4
Which of the following is a common method to protect sensitive data during transmission over a network?
Data masking
Data encryption
Data obfuscation
Data compression
#5
Which of the following is a best practice for securing mobile devices?
Disabling automatic updates
Enabling public Wi-Fi connections
Installing applications from unverified sources
Using device encryption
#6
What does 'BYOD' stand for in the context of security procedures?
Bring Your Own Device
Build Your Own Database
Backup Your Online Data
Bypass Your Organization's Defenses
#7
In the context of cybersecurity, what does 'phishing' refer to?
Fishing for compliments online
A type of cyberattack involving malicious emails or websites
Scanning for vulnerabilities in a network
Using social engineering to gain unauthorized access
#8
Which of the following is NOT a common factor considered in risk assessment for security?
Probability of occurrence
Potential impact
Level of network speed
Ease of exploit
#9
What does 'SSL' stand for in the context of internet security?
Secure Socket Layer
Security Services List
Secure System Link
Safe Site Locator
#10
What is the purpose of biometric authentication?
To authenticate users based on physical or behavioral characteristics
To prevent physical access to the building
To encrypt sensitive data
To create secure network connections
#11
Which of the following is an example of social engineering?
Installing antivirus software
Guessing passwords
Phishing attacks
Patching software vulnerabilities
#12
Which of the following laws regulates the protection of personal data in the European Union?
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
#13
What is the purpose of a security incident response plan?
To prevent all security incidents from occurring
To respond effectively to security incidents and minimize their impact
To ignore security incidents and focus on other tasks
To report security incidents only after they have caused significant damage
#14
In the context of data security, what is meant by 'data masking'?
Hiding data using encryption techniques
Temporarily disabling access to certain data
Replacing sensitive data with fictitious but realistic data
Storing data in multiple physical locations
#15
Which of the following is an example of a physical security measure?
Biometric authentication
Firewall configuration
Data encryption
Surveillance cameras
#16
What does 'DRM' stand for in the context of digital content protection?
Digital Rights Management
Data Recovery Mechanism
Database Resource Management
Data Replication Model
#17
Which of the following laws requires organizations to provide notification of data breaches involving personal information?
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act)