Question 1

Which of the following best describes a common security threat known as phishing?

Options :

A : A type of cyberattack that involves sending fraudulent emails or messages to deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information

B : A method used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to a network by exploiting vulnerabilities in the system

C : A form of malware that spreads through email attachments and is designed to cause damage to computer systems

D : A technique where an attacker intercepts and modifies communications between two parties without their knowledge or consent

Answer: A

Question 2

Which AWS service can be used to secure data at rest in Amazon S3?

Options :

A : AWS CloudTrail

B : AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

C : AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

D : AWS Shield

Answer: B

Question 3

Which security assessment of IT systems verifies that PII data is available, accurate, confidential, and accessible only by authorized users?

Options :

A : Risk framing

B : Cyber Kill Chain

C : Workflow management

D : Information assurance

Answer: D

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of a network-based firewall?

Options :

A : Inspects and filters traffic at the application layer

B : Operates at the data link layer

C : Provides protection against external threats only

D : Requires software installed on client devices

Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following is a feature of a modern endpoint protection platform (EPP)?

Options :

A : Behavior-based detection

B : Antivirus signature updates

C : Old operating system support

D : Network intrusion prevention system (IPS)

Answer: A