Foundations of Information
Security WGU
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1. What is Info Sec and why is it important? Answer: Protecting information and
information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or
destruction
2. Explain the difference between a vulnerability and a threat. Answer:
Vulnerability is weakness- es in the system.
Threat is something that has the potential to cause harm by exploiting the weaknesses in the system
3. What are 6 items that might be considered logical controls? Answer:
1) Passwords
2) Encryption
3) Access Controls
4) Firewalls
5) Intrusion Detection Systems
4. What terms might you use to describe the usefulness of data?
Answer: Utility
5. Which category of attack is an attack against confidentiality?
Answer: Person looking over your shoulder
Email attachment sent to the wrong person
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Security WGU
Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Tested)with
Verified Answers Graded
A+User [Date] [Course title]
, Contact for further consultation
1. What is Info Sec and why is it important? Answer: Protecting information and
information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or
destruction
2. Explain the difference between a vulnerability and a threat. Answer:
Vulnerability is weakness- es in the system.
Threat is something that has the potential to cause harm by exploiting the weaknesses in the system
3. What are 6 items that might be considered logical controls? Answer:
1) Passwords
2) Encryption
3) Access Controls
4) Firewalls
5) Intrusion Detection Systems
4. What terms might you use to describe the usefulness of data?
Answer: Utility
5. Which category of attack is an attack against confidentiality?
Answer: Person looking over your shoulder
Email attachment sent to the wrong person
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