EXAMINATION AND ANSWERS
GRADED A+ (2025-2026) UPDATE.
IoT - Answer (Internet of Things) refers to a network of physical objects of things that are
embedded with electronics, sensors, software, and network creativity. These physical objects
can exchange data with each other
identity theft - Answer
CYBERSPACE - Answer
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - Answer suite of protocols
developed for communicating across a network
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - Answer breakes messages into
chunks/packets - data readable in each IP packet
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) - Answer readable mode is
"cleartext" data must be encrypted
unified communications - Answer the integration of communication channels into a single
service
unified communications - Answer real-time Session Initiaion Protocol-enabled applications
(SIP-enabled applications) (ex. Skype)
risk - Answer level of exposure to some event that has an effect on an asset(computer,
database, piece of info)
threat - Answer any action, natural or human induced, that can damage an asset
vulnerability - Answer weakness that allows a threat to be realized or have an effect on an
, End-User License Agreement (EULA) - Answer BETWEEN USER AND SOFTWARE VENDOR
SECURITY - Answer being free from danger or threat
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY - Answer COLLECTION OF ACTIVITES THAT PROTECT THE
INFO SYSTEM AND STORED DATA
FISMA (Federal Information Security Management Act) 2002 - Answer FED CIVILIAN AGENCIES
TO PROVIDDE SEC CONTROLS OVER FED OPERATIONS
FISMA FEDERAL INFO SEC MODERNIZATION ACT 2014 - Answer UPDATE MODERN THREATS
SOX Act of 2002 - Answer Requires managers and auditors of public companies to document
and certify the system of internal control
GLBA (1999) - Answer "Graham-Leach-Bliley Act" (Financial Services Modernization Act of
1999) repealed a 1933 law that barred the consolidation of financial institutions and insurance
companies. Included within GLBA are multiple sections relating to the privacy of financial
information. Companies must provide written notice to consumers of their privacy rights and
explain the company's procedures for safeguarding data.
HIPPA - Answer Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act -IMPLEMENT SEC PRIV
CONTROLS
CIPA 2000/2011 - Answer Children's Internet Protection Act - PUBL SCHOOLS/LIBR TO USE
INTERNET SAFETY POLICY
FERPA (1974) - Answer Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, limits disclosure of student
records; Involves Privacy Rule of 2001 - established national rights for privacy and security
concerning health records
EU GDPR - Answer PROT CITIZENS INDIVIDUAL DATA