Question

1)The CompTIA Security+ Certification is aimed at an IT security professional with the recommended background of a minimum of two years experience in IT administration, with a focus on security.

Select one:

True

False

2)Which term below is frequently used to describe the tasks of securing information that is in a digital format?

Select one:

a. network security

b. information security

c. logical security

d. physical security

3) The ____ Act requires banks and financial institutions to alert customers of their policies and practices in disclosing customer information.

Select one:

a. Gramm-Leach-Bliley

b. California Database Security Breach

c. Sarbanes-Oxley

d. USA Patriot

4)In information security, what constitutes a loss?

Select one:

a. theft of information

b. all of the above

c. a delay in transmitting information that results in a financial penalty

d. the loss of good will or a reputation

5)In information security, an example of a threat agent can be ____.

Select one:

a. a force of nature such as a tornado that could destroy computer equipment

b. a virus that attacks a computer network

c. All of the above

d. A person attempting to break into a secure computer network

6) Which position below is considered an entry-level position for a person who has the necessary technical skills?

Select one:

a. security administrator

b. security technician

c. CISO

d. security manager

7) Those who wrongfully disclose individually identifiable health information can be fined up to what amount per calendar year?

Select one:

a. $500,000

b. $100,000

c. $1,500,000

d. $250,000

8) Today's software attack tools do not require any sophisticated knowledge on the part of the attacker.

Select one:

True

False

9) What kind of server connects a remote system through the Internet to local serial ports using TCP/IP?

Select one:

a. Serial server

b. Remote Access Server

c. HTTP server

d. VPN server

10) Under which law are health care enterprises required to guard protected health information and implement policies and procedures whether it be in paper or electronic format?

Select one:

a. USHIPA

b. HLPDA

c. HIPAA

d. HCPA