ISC2 CC Security Principles

Question 1

What does the CIA triad stand for in information security?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Answer

The CIA triad represents Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability — the three core principles of information security.

Question 2

Which concept ensures that information is accessible only to authorized individuals?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Confidentiality ensures that information is accessible only to those who are authorized to view it.

Question 3

What is the primary goal of integrity in information security?

Accepted Answer

Preventing unauthorized data modification

Answer

Integrity ensures that data is accurate and has not been tampered with by unauthorized parties.

Question 4

Which term describes the process of identifying potential threats and their likelihood?

Accepted Answer

Risk analysis

Answer

Risk analysis involves identifying threats, their likelihood, and their potential impact on an organization.

Question 5

What is a vulnerability in security terms?

Accepted Answer

A weakness that can be exploited

Answer

A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, process, or control that could be exploited by a threat.

ISC2 CC - ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity Practice Test