Security and IT Basics
Which is the best example of IT in action?
a) A company storing customer records in a database accessed over its network
b) A mechanic rebuilding an engine
c) A chef plating a meal
d) A painter mixing colors
A company storing customer records in a database accessed over its network
Which job role typically involves protecting systems from cyberattacks?
a) Web Designer
b) Information Security Analyst
c) Database Administrator
d) Help Desk Technician
Information Security Analyst
Which component executes instructions and is often called the “brain” of the computer?
a) RAM
b) CPU
c) SSD
d) Monitor
CPU
Which type of memory loses its contents when power is turned off?
a) HDD
b) SSD
c) RAM
d) USB flash drive
RAM
Which is an input device?
a) Projector
b) Keyboard
c) Printer
d) Headphones
Keyboard
Which CIA Triad principle ensures data has not been altered by unauthorized people?
a) Confidentiality
b) Integrity
c) Availability
d) Accessibility
Integrity
Which is NOT considered a common soft skill for IT professionals?
a) Communication
b) Problem solving
c) Teamwork
d) Writing firmware in assembly language
Writing firmware in assembly language
The motherboard’s primary function is to:
a) Store files permanently
b) Connect and allow communication between components
c) Display images
d) Cool the CPU
Connect and allow communication between components
Which storage has no moving parts and is generally faster than a traditional hard drive?
a) HDD
b) SSD
c) Optical disc
d) Magnetic tape
SSD
A network that covers a single building or home is a:
a) LAN
b) WAN
c) Internet
d) Cloud
LAN
A cyberattack takes a hospital’s patient system offline for hours. Which principle is compromised most?
a) Confidentiality
b) Integrity
c) Availability
d) Authority
Availability
Which role manages user accounts and servers and keeps systems running?
a) Systems Administrator
b) Graphic Designer
c) Web Designer
d) Social Media Manager
Systems Administrator
Which component is primarily responsible for rendering images and video?
a) CPU
b) GPU
c) HDD
d) Motherboard
GPU
Which of these is non-volatile storage?
a) RAM
b) CPU cache
c) Registers
d) HDD
HDD
The main purpose of an operating system is to:
a) Create websites
b) Physically store files
c) Manage hardware, software, and user interaction
d) Connect to the cloud
Manage hardware, software, and user interaction