Question 1

Which of the following is a type of threat intelligence that focuses on gathering information about potential cyber threats from publicly available sources?

Options :

A : Open-source intelligence (OSINT)

B : Dark web intelligence

C : Insider threat intelligence

D : Tactical threat intelligence

Answer: A

Question 2

Which security feature in a firewall is used to prevent unauthorized access to an internal network by filtering incoming and outgoing traffic based on a set of predefined rules?

Options :

A : Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

B : Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

C : Virtual Private Network (VPN)

D : Access Control List (ACL)

Answer: D

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system?

Options :

A : To generate security alerts and notify administrators of potential security incidents

B : To scan network traffic and detect and prevent malicious activity

C : To authenticate users and control access to systems and data

D : To encrypt network traffic and protect data during transmission

Answer: A

Question 4

Which security control helps to prevent unauthorized access to a network?

Options :

A : Firewall

B : Switch

C : Router

D : Hub

Answer: A

Question 5

In the context of security compliance and auditing, which of the following best describes the purpose of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems?

Options :

A : To store and analyze security logs for compliance reporting

B : To perform vulnerability assessments on network devices

C : To manage access control lists for firewall configuration

D : To monitor and enforce security policies on endpoints

Answer: A