BCOR Cybersecurity Exam Study Guide GUARANTEE A+
2025/2026
Cybersecurity systems are designed to detect unauthorized or unanticipated changes to data that
suggest a loss of integrity
Cybersecurity tools such as user-access controls, file permission, and version controls help prevent
unauthorized changes
Which of the following statements explains why a rootkit poses a cybersecurity threat? More than one
answer may be correct. - The invader has the same access as the host, the comp's owner or user
A rootkit bypasses security functions because it is installed on the operating system
An email that appears to be from a legitimate company is most likely to be a social engineering
cybersecurity attack if - it contains a link to a free offer that seems too good to be true
Which of the following statements describes a keylogger most accurately? - It is surveillance malware
that captures confidential information through keyboard input
What does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulate? - how companies protect personal
data
Describe trojan malware. - It is often found attached to free downloads and apps
It is often used to find passwords, destroy data, or to bypass firewalls
It is like a virus but does not replicate itself
Which of these statements about packet sniffers are true? More than one answer may be correct. -
Legitimate sniffers are used for routine examination and problem detection
, Unauthorized sniffers are used to steal information
Which of the following would be included in a risk assessment executive summary that was prepared to
help executives make informed decisions about security? More than one answer may be correct. - If a
cyberattack were able to breach our security, the medical information and social security numbers of all
the patients would be available.
Because our organization has multiple government contracts, we need to worry about threats from
other countries' governments who seek to fain sensitive information regarding the U.S government
All employees are required to go through biannual cybersecurity training. Additional training is required
when new threats that could affect our organization become known.
How does a Network Address Translation (NAT) type of firewall work? - It hides internal IP addresses
From the following list, select the techniques and tools that are used by both white-hat hackers and
illegitimate hackers. - rootkits
social engineering
back door programs
Recently, TechJury compiled a list of cybersecurity statistics that show the impact of different malware
and network attacks. What percentage of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses? - 43 percent
n a DDoS attack, network computers that have been infected by a virus from more than one source
computer act as zombies and work together to send out illegitimate messages creating huge volumes of
network traffic. The acronym DDoS stands for - Distributed Denial of Service
Explain how the trojan "EventBot" works. More than one answer may be correct. - Aimed at Android
devices
2025/2026
Cybersecurity systems are designed to detect unauthorized or unanticipated changes to data that
suggest a loss of integrity
Cybersecurity tools such as user-access controls, file permission, and version controls help prevent
unauthorized changes
Which of the following statements explains why a rootkit poses a cybersecurity threat? More than one
answer may be correct. - The invader has the same access as the host, the comp's owner or user
A rootkit bypasses security functions because it is installed on the operating system
An email that appears to be from a legitimate company is most likely to be a social engineering
cybersecurity attack if - it contains a link to a free offer that seems too good to be true
Which of the following statements describes a keylogger most accurately? - It is surveillance malware
that captures confidential information through keyboard input
What does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regulate? - how companies protect personal
data
Describe trojan malware. - It is often found attached to free downloads and apps
It is often used to find passwords, destroy data, or to bypass firewalls
It is like a virus but does not replicate itself
Which of these statements about packet sniffers are true? More than one answer may be correct. -
Legitimate sniffers are used for routine examination and problem detection
, Unauthorized sniffers are used to steal information
Which of the following would be included in a risk assessment executive summary that was prepared to
help executives make informed decisions about security? More than one answer may be correct. - If a
cyberattack were able to breach our security, the medical information and social security numbers of all
the patients would be available.
Because our organization has multiple government contracts, we need to worry about threats from
other countries' governments who seek to fain sensitive information regarding the U.S government
All employees are required to go through biannual cybersecurity training. Additional training is required
when new threats that could affect our organization become known.
How does a Network Address Translation (NAT) type of firewall work? - It hides internal IP addresses
From the following list, select the techniques and tools that are used by both white-hat hackers and
illegitimate hackers. - rootkits
social engineering
back door programs
Recently, TechJury compiled a list of cybersecurity statistics that show the impact of different malware
and network attacks. What percentage of cyberattacks are aimed at small businesses? - 43 percent
n a DDoS attack, network computers that have been infected by a virus from more than one source
computer act as zombies and work together to send out illegitimate messages creating huge volumes of
network traffic. The acronym DDoS stands for - Distributed Denial of Service
Explain how the trojan "EventBot" works. More than one answer may be correct. - Aimed at Android
devices
