Information Security MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Security MCQs with answers and explanations.
Multiple Choice Questions
Q81: Fill in the blank: The ___________ of information is threatened when it is exposed to corruption or damage.
- A: Authenticity
- B: Integrity
- C: Confidentiality
- D: Availability
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B
Q82: What measure can be used to protect the confidentiality of information?
- A: Information classification
- B: Increasing data storage
- C: Enhancing data processing speed
- D: Minimizing user access
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A
Q83: Fill in the blank: Information has ___________ when it is complete and uncorrupted.
- A: Confidentiality
- B: Integrity
- C: Accuracy
- D: Utility
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B
Q84: Which characteristic of information is affected when a user cannot access data due to system downtime?
- A: Availability
- B: Authenticity
- C: Timeliness
- D: Possession
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A
Q85: What does the utility of information refer to?
- A: Its encryption level
- B: Its ability to be stored
- C: Its value for some purpose or end
- D: Its access control
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C
Q86: Fill in the blank: ___________ ensures that only those with rights and privileges can access information.
- A: Integrity
- B: Confidentiality
- C: Availability
- D: Authenticity
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B
Q87: Which characteristic of information deals with the data's ability to serve a specific purpose?
- A: Accuracy
- B: Authenticity
- C: Utility
- D: Confidentiality
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C
Q88: Fill in the blank: Information is said to be in ___________ if one obtains it, regardless of format.
- A: Possession
- B: Confidentiality
- C: Integrity
- D: Authenticity
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A
Q89: Which characteristic of information involves preventing unauthorized modification?
- A: Authenticity
- B: Accuracy
- C: Integrity
- D: Utility
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C
Q90: Fill in the blank: A breach of ___________ does not always result in a breach of confidentiality.
- A: Possession
- B: Integrity
- C: Accuracy
- D: Timeliness
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A