160 Best Security Questions and Answers (Q&A) - ProProfs Discuss

What is the difference between a restricted and confidential document?

Yashu Dhiman, Content Writer
Answered: Sep 10, 2020

Confidential data is information that should never be publicly shared because it is a potential identity theft risk to do so. Confidential data is less vulnerable than restricted data, but they...Read More

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What is the difference between ISIN and CUSIP?

Yashu Dhiman, Content Writer
Answered: Oct 10, 2019

ISIN is the short form of International Securities Identification Number, while CUSIP is the short form of Committee on Uniform Security Identification Purposes. Both ISIN and CUSIP are in the...Read More

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What should you do after receiving an email from an unknown contact that has an attachment?

Markda John
Answered: Jan 01, 2018

If you receive an email from someone you don’t recognize that has an attachment, you should not open it. In fact, you should delete it immediately, without opening it or opening the...Read More

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Which one of the following statements about a password is TRUE?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

It should be changed regularly.

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What is the difference between an agent and a dealer?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

An agent acts as a go-between and receives a commission for their services. thetraditional role of the stock broker who brings buyers and sellers together and receivesa commission is a good example...Read More

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Which one of the following is MOST likely to be a hoax?

Wyatt Williams
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

An email asking you to go to a website for a free computer scan.

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What type of social engineering is this?

E.Ronald
Answered: Jan 03, 2018

In this day and time we can never be too careful when opening an E-mail from a business or person that we do not know. Of course, it’s always a good idea to hover over the sender when in...Read More

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Which of the following terms generally fall under the descriptor virus?

Bubbanc
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

Both A and B

Both A. and B. - Worms and Trojan Horses are generally described as viruses.

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Which of the following would be the best password?

Bubbanc
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

AC&3i7

The best passwords contain a combination of upper and lowercase letters mixed with numbers and symbols.

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Which of the following file types should never be opened?

Bubbanc
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

All of the above

All of the above. These are all vectors for virus/malware infections.

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What is a quasi-financial entity?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

A quasi-financial entity refers to a company that participates in the financial industry in some capacity but is not considered a financial institution. For example, companies that provide...Read More

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Which procedure is recommended to mitigate the chances of ARP spoofing?

Jordbluenose
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

Enable DAI on the management VLAN.

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What does this signify if you see a blue color sticker on certain physical assets?

John Smith
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

The asset is high critical and its failure will affect a group/s/project s work in the organization

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Which of the following best states the role of encryption within an overall cybersecurity program?

Texag
Answered: Oct 18, 2024

Encryption is an essential but incomplete form of access control.

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What is the difference between MI5 and MI6?

S. Barnes, Chauffeur
Answered: Dec 04, 2020

MI5 and MI6 are two security agencies in the United Kingdom. One of the differences between the two security agencies is that both were created to handle different criminal activities. For...Read More

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