Security Interview Questions

Security interview questions

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Total Questions: 5

1. Which one of the following describes spam?

A. Gathering information about a person or organisation without their knowledge.

B. Performing an unauthorised, usually malicious, action such as erasing files.

C. Putting unnecessary load on the network by making copies of files.

D. Sending unwanted bulk messages.

Correct Answer is : Sending unwanted bulk messages.

2. Which one of the following is unsafe online activity?

A. Using a screen name or nick name that cannot identify you.

B. Meeting someone you met online face-to-face in the company of your parents.

C. Keeping your social network profile private.

D. Giving your home address to someone you met in a chat room.

Correct Answer is : Giving your home address to someone you met in a chat room.

3. Which one of the following would NOT happen if a computer suddenly malfunctions?

A. Some software may have to be reinstalled.

B. The operating system will fail.

C. Files saved on the hard drive will be lost.

D. All off-site backups will be lost.

Correct Answer is : All off-site backups will be lost.

4. Which one of the following describes how a breach in IT security should be reported?

A. Using the telephone.

B. By emailing to the IT Manager.

C. Using any means of communication.

D. Using the method listed in the organisation’s security policy.

Correct Answer is : Using the method listed in the organisation’s security policy.

5. Which one of the following statements about wireless networks is TRUE?

A. They cannot be intercepted by unknown users.

B. They limit accessibility to other users.

C. They limit visibility to other users.

D. They can be accessible to other users.

Correct Answer is : They can be accessible to other users.

Security interview questions