ITN 262 Midterm Review Questions and Verified Answers

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ITN 262 Midterm Review Questions and
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

D. business offices

Ans: C. utilities


Question: CIA properties do not include:

A. integrity

B. availability

C. authentication

D. confidentiality

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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


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

B. protect all working notes