Information Security MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Security MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 13
Q261:
Which organization is a nonprofit society of information security professionals?
A. ISSA
B. ISACA
C. CSI
D. SANS
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q262:
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) is part of which university’s institute?
A. Stanford University
B. Carnegie Mellon University
C. MIT
D. University of California
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q263:
Which organization develops the technical foundations of the Internet?
A. IETF
B. ISOC
C. NIST
D. CERT
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q264:
The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) includes which types of professionals?
A. Only technical
B. Only managerial
C. Technical and managerial
D. Both technical and managerial
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q265:
What is the primary mission of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)?
A. To provide IT control practices
B. To bring together information security practitioners
C. To manage certifications
D. To develop security software
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q266:
Which organization offers the Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC)?
A. SANS
B. ISACA
C. ACM
D. ISC2
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q267:
What does the code of ethics of (ISC)2 emphasize?
A. Protecting privacy
B. Acting honorably and legally
C. Promoting software
D. Advancing technology
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q268:
The Computer Security Institute (CSI) was founded in which year?
A. 1970
B. 1974
C. 1976
D. 1980
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q269:
Which organization provides a variety of professional computing publications?
A. ISACA
B. ACM
C. ISSA
D. CSI
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q270:
The Internet Society (ISOC) focuses on which aspect of the Internet?
A. Standards and policy
B. Technical foundations
C. Security protocols
D. Ethical use of technology
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 13
Q271:
The Computer Security Division (CSD) is part of which institution?
A. Internet Engineering Task Force
B. National Institute for Standards and Technology
C. Association for Computing Machinery
D. Internet Society
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 13
Q272:
What is the primary focus of the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)?
A. Networking
B. Technical certifications
C. Education and information exchange
D. Development of software
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 13
Q273:
Which organization provides a wide variety of information security certifications and credentials?
A. ISACA
B. ACM
C. SANS
D. ISC2
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 13
Q274:
The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) is known for which publication?
A. Information Security Journal
B. Communications of the ACM
C. Computer Security Report
D. Security Weekly
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 14
Q275:
What is one of the threats to home computers?
A. Viral/worm infection
B. Theft
C. Signature forgery
D. Identity theft
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 14
Q276:
Which threat involves the theft of cash, checks, or cards?
A. Counterfeiting
B. Denial of service
C. Identity theft
D. Vandalism
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q277:
What is a potential threat to money?
A. Physical destruction
B. Adware/spyware
C. Theft
D. Viral/worm infection
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 14
Q278:
What function does information security perform for an organization?
A. Protects data
B. Protects the organization's ability to function
C. Promotes staff efficiency
D. Safeguards physical assets
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 14
Q279:
What is one of the four important functions of information security?
A. Enables safe operation of applications
B. Promotes marketing strategies
C. Reduces operational costs
D. Increases employee productivity
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 14
Q280:
Who is responsible for information security within an organization?
A. The IT department
B. External consultants
C. Management
D. Marketing team
Correct Answer:
C