ITN 262 Midterm Exam Questions with Detailed Verified Answers

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ITN 262 Midterm Review Questions
with Detailed Verified Answers


Question: A rational security decision, such as locking your vehicle when not
in use, is an example of:


A. reasoned paranoia


B. the hunter's dilemma


C. integrity


D. none of the above


Ans: A. reasoned paranoia


Question: Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) devices are most
often associated with:


A. retail stores


B. universities


C. utilities

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D. business offices


Ans: C. utilities


Question: CIA properties do not include:


A. integrity


B. availability


C. authentication


D. confidentiality


Ans: C. authentication


Question: OCTAVE is a:


A. type of layered defense


B. risk-assessment process


C. security architecture


D. code of conduct


Ans: B. risk-assessment process

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Question: When you analyze a system using the six-phase security process,
you are performing a:


A. security architecture study


B. plan-do-check-act cycle


C. boundary analysis


D. risk assessment


Ans: A. security architecture study


Question: An attempt by a threat agent to exploit assets without permission
is referred to as:


Ans: an attack


Question: A person skilled in attacking computer systems, who uses those
skills as a security expert to help protect systems, is a:


Ans: White-hat hacker


Question: A security analyst is performing a security assessment. The analyst
should not:


A. securely erase all collected information that's not needed for business
purposes