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The document contains multiple-choice questions related to cyber security principles and concepts. Key topics include the primary goal of cyber security, the principle of confidentiality, defense in depth, the purpose of encryption, and the principle of least privilege. Correct answers are provided for each question, emphasizing the importance of protecting systems from digital attacks and ensuring proper access controls.
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Cyber Security Questions 2

The document contains multiple-choice questions related to cyber security principles and concepts. Key topics include the primary goal of cyber security, the principle of confidentiality, defense in depth, the purpose of encryption, and the principle of least privilege. Correct answers are provided for each question, emphasizing the importance of protecting systems from digital attacks and ensuring proper access controls.
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Cyber Security Multiple Choice Questions

1. 1. What is the primary goal of cyber security?

 A) To ensure digital systems function without human intervention


 B) To protect systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
 C) To make systems immune to all forms of hardware failures
 D) To enforce government regulations on software development
 E) To optimize network speed and efficiency

Answer: B) To protect systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

2. 2. Which principle of cyber security ensures that information is only accessible to those
with proper authorization?

 A) Integrity
 B) Availability
 C) Confidentiality
 D) Authentication
 E) Resilience

Answer: C) Confidentiality

3. 3. Which concept in cyber security emphasizes using multiple layers of security


measures to protect systems?

 A) Zero Trust
 B) Defense in Depth
 C) Separation of Duties
 D) Least Privilege
 E) Encryption

Answer: B) Defense in Depth

4. 4. What is the primary purpose of encryption in cyber security?

 A) To verify the identity of a user


 B) To ensure data remains accessible during an attack
 C) To transform data into a format that is unreadable without proper authorization
 D) To detect and prevent unauthorized access attempts
 E) To enhance network performance
Answer: C) To transform data into a format that is unreadable without proper authorization

5. 5. Which of the following best describes the principle of Least Privilege in cyber
security?

 A) Granting access to users based on their highest level of clearance


 B) Allowing only a minimal level of access necessary to perform tasks
 C) Limiting access to a single user per system
 D) Ensuring that privileged users have unrestricted access to all resources
 E) Revoking all permissions periodically, regardless of need

Answer: B) Allowing only a minimal level of access necessary to perform tasks

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