CompTIA Security+ SY0-501 Chapter 1 questions with complete solutions

What is malware? CORRECT ANSWERS: malicious software What are the types and methods of Malware? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Viruses 2. Crypto-malware, Ransomware 3. Worms 4. Trojan Horse 5. Rootkit 6. Keylogger 7. Adware/Spyware 8. Botnet What is the CIA of computer security? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Confidentiality 2. Integrity 3. Availability What is the AAA of computer security? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Authentication 2. Authorization 3. Accounting Organization uses the CIA principles to secure what? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Hardware 2. Software 3. Communications What is non-repudiation? CORRECT ANSWERS: Obtain indisputable proof of something users have done and they cannot deny it What is Information Security? CORRECT ANSWERS: Act of protecting data and information systems from unauthorized access, unlawful modifications and disruption, disclosure, corruption and destruction. What are the basic types of threats a Security Administrator needs to be aware of? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Malicious Software 2. Unauthorized Access 3. System Failure 4. Social Engineering What are the three types of controls for an IT security plan? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1. Physical - ID cards, alarm systems, cameras 2. Technical - smart cards, access control lists, encryption 3. Administrative - policies and procedures, contingency planning, disaster recovery plan (DRP), security awareness training What are the Threat Actor Types? CORRECT ANSWERS: 1