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Question 1

Which three security objectives form the CIA triad that underpins information security?

Control, Identification, Authentication Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability Compliance, Investigation, Assessment Containment, Eradication, Recovery

Correct Answer:

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Question 2

What does confidentiality mean in the context of information security?

Ensuring information is accessible only to those authorized to have access Ensuring information is accurate and protected against unauthorized modification Ensuring information and systems are usable when required by authorized users Ensuring every action on a system can be traced to the individual who performed it

Correct Answer:

Ensuring information is accessible only to those authorized to have access

Question 3

Which NIST Special Publication provides an introduction to information security fundamentals?

NIST SP 800-53 NIST SP 800-37 NIST SP 800-12 NIST SP 800-171

Correct Answer:

NIST SP 800-12

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)?

Mandating binding cybersecurity requirements for all private companies Replacing an organization's risk management process with a fixed checklist Testing and certifying commercial security products for federal use Providing voluntary guidance that helps organizations understand, manage, and reduce cybersecurity risk

Correct Answer:

Providing voluntary guidance that helps organizations understand, manage, and reduce cybersecurity risk

Question 5

Which statement best describes integrity as a security objective?

Information remains available to authorized users whenever it is needed Information is disclosed only to people who are authorized to see it Information is protected against improper modification or destruction, ensuring accuracy and completeness Senders of a message cannot later deny that they sent it

Correct Answer:

Information is protected against improper modification or destruction, ensuring accuracy and completeness

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