NSCT – Security Fundamentals & Principles MCQs 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. . The primary goal of information security is to protect: (A) Hardware only (B) Software only (C) Information and systems from unauthorized access (D) Only internet connectionsShow All Answers 2. . The three main principles of information security are known as: (A) XYZ Principle (B) ABC Model (C) CIA Triad (D) Security TriangleShow All Answers 3. . In the CIA Triad, āCā stands for: (A) Control (B) Confidentiality (C) Computer (D) CommunicationShow All Answers 4. . In the CIA Triad, āIā stands for: (A) Integrity (B) Internet (C) Information (D) IdentityShow All Answers 5. . In the CIA Triad, āAā stands for: (A) Access (B) Availability (C) Authentication (D) AuthorizationShow All Answers 6. . Confidentiality means: (A) Data is available anytime (B) Data is accurate and complete (C) Data is protected from unauthorized access (D) Data is deleted automaticallyShow All Answers 7. . Integrity in information security ensures that: (A) Data is always public (B) Data remains accurate and unchanged (C) Data is copied many times (D) Data is deleted regularlyShow All Answers 8. . Availability means that: (A) Data is hidden (B) Data is destroyed (C) Data is accessible to authorized users when needed (D) Data is encrypted alwaysShow All Answers 9. . Authentication is the process of: (A) Deleting files (B) Verifying the identity of a user (C) Installing software (D) Formatting a computerShow All Answers 10. . Authorization means: (A) Deleting passwords (B) Checking computer speed (C) Giving permission to access resources (D) Sending emailsShow All Answers 11. . Which of the following is an example of authentication? (A) Mouse and speaker (B) Monitor and keyboard (C) Printer and scanner (D) Username and passwordShow All Answers 12. . The principle of āLeast Privilegeā means: (A) Users should get maximum access (B) Users should get only the access necessary to perform their job (C) Users should have no access (D) Everyone should share passwordsShow All Answers 13. . Non-repudiation ensures that: (A) Internet speed increases (B) Data is deleted quickly (C) Computers run faster (D) A user cannot deny performing an actionShow All Answers 14. . A security policy is: (A) A type of antivirus (B) A set of rules for protecting information (C) A computer hardware device (D) A programming languageShow All Answers 15. . Risk in cyber security refers to: (A) The size of data (B) The speed of a computer (C) The possibility of loss or damage (D) The number of usersShow All Answers 16. . A threat is defined as: (A) A storage device (B) A type of software (C) A network cable (D) Anything that can cause harm to a systemShow All Answers 17. . A vulnerability is: (A) A weakness that can be exploited by attackers (B) A strength in the system (C) A type of firewall (D) A secure passwordShow All Answers 18. . Which principle ensures that users are properly identified before accessing a system? (A) Encryption (B) Authentication (C) Compression (D) FormattingShow All Answers 19. . Which of the following is a method to maintain confidentiality? (A) Encryption (B) Printing (C) Scanning (D) CopyingShow All Answers 20. . The main purpose of security principles is to: (A) Increase internet speed (B) Protect information systems and data (C) Reduce computer size (D) Install more softwareShow All Answers