Which concept is best described as protecting information in any form from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction?
Correct Answer: C. Information security
MCQ Collection
Introduction to Cyber Security MCQs
Cyber Security beginner-level MCQs for basic concepts, threats, and protection methods.
A security student reads the description: a transport-layer identifier that helps deliver traffic to the correct application. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: C. Port number
A security student reads the description: anything of value that must be protected, such as data, devices, servers, or credentials. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: B. Asset
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, a connection-oriented transport protocol that provides reliable delivery is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: D. TCP
During an Introduction to Cyber Security exam, a potential cause of harm that can exploit a weakness is asking about which concept?
Correct Answer: D. Threat
Which option correctly identifies the idea of a connectionless transport protocol that provides fast delivery without built-in reliability?
Correct Answer: B. UDP
Which option correctly identifies the idea of a weakness that could be exploited by a threat?
Correct Answer: A. Vulnerability
In cyber security, which term refers to ensuring information is accessible only to authorized users?
Correct Answer: A. Confidentiality
In cyber security, which term refers to the likelihood and impact of a threat exploiting a vulnerability?
Correct Answer: B. Risk
Which concept is best described as ensuring information remains accurate, complete, and unaltered except by authorized actions?
Correct Answer: C. Integrity
Which concept is best described as a safeguard used to reduce risk?
Correct Answer: A. Control
A security student reads the description: ensuring systems and data are accessible when needed. Which term matches it?
Correct Answer: B. Availability