AP Cybersecurity Unit 2 Lesson 1 Quiz

Unit 2 • 2.1 • Quiz

Lesson 2.1 Quiz: The CIA Triad

5 questions — Demonstrate your understanding of the CIA Triad framework

Score: 0 / 0 Answer each question, then check your score below
Scenario Organization
Ironclad Distribution Center

Ironclad Distribution Center is a 24/7 warehouse and logistics operation that ships 50,000 packages daily. The facility relies on an inventory management system, automated conveyor controls, barcode scanning stations, and a shipping label printing network. Five incidents occurred during the past month.

Q1 Classification
A disgruntled employee changes the shipping addresses on 200 outbound packages in the inventory system, causing them to be delivered to wrong locations. Customers never receive their orders. Which CIA property was PRIMARILY violated?
Q2 Classification
A DDoS attack floods Ironclad’s barcode scanning network with traffic, preventing scanners from communicating with the inventory server. Workers cannot scan packages for 6 hours, creating a massive shipping backlog. Which CIA property was violated?
Q3 Countermeasures
Ironclad implements role-based access controls (RBAC) so that warehouse staff can view shipment status but cannot modify pricing or customer payment data. Which CIA properties does RBAC PRIMARILY protect in this scenario?
Q4 Tradeoffs
Ironclad’s security team proposes encrypting all data on the inventory servers at rest. The operations manager objects that encryption will slow down database queries by 15%, potentially delaying package processing during peak hours. This disagreement illustrates a tradeoff between:
Q5 Applied Analysis
Which of the following incidents at Ironclad represents a violation of BOTH Confidentiality and Availability simultaneously?
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