Threat Actors and Motivations SY0-701 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is a major security challenge posed by shadow IT?

   • AIt reduces the need for security training
   • BIt ensures all software is up to date
   • CIt simplifies compliance with regulations
   • DIt creates unmanaged and unsecured systems that may expose data
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which technique is commonly used in cyber espionage?

   • ASpear phishing to deliver malware
   • BRansomware for profit
   • CDDoS attacks for disruption
   • DWebsite defacement
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4. 3application · medium

   A hospital is hit with ransomware that encrypts patient records and demands a large payment in cryptocurrency to restore access. The attackers claim to have also stolen a portion of the data and threaten to publish it if the ransom is not paid. Which threat actor profile is most likely behind this attack?

   • AInsider threat
   • BOrganized crime group
   • CNation-state actor
   • DHacktivist group
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5. 4foundation · easy

   Which threat actor is most likely to be motivated by financial gain?

   • AHacktivists
   • BInsider threats
   • CNation-state actors
   • DOrganized crime
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6. 5foundation · easy

   What is shadow IT?

   • AA government surveillance program
   • BA network security tool that monitors traffic
   • CThe use of IT systems without the approval of the organization's IT department
   • DA type of malware that hides its presence
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