What is the role of a security analyst? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What is the role of a security analyst?
A. To manage finances
B. To handle customer complaints
C. To develop software
D. To monitor and analyze security threats
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A security analyst is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security threats and incidents to protect an organization's information assets.

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Practice More Cyber Security Questions

Question #1
A protocol exploit where a threat actor inserts their device into the communication pathway between a client terminal and an internet server to eavesdrop or alter data packets silently is a/an:
A. SQL Injection Exploit
B. Brute Force Cracking
C. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attack
D. Distributed Traffic Flood

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
MitM attacks intercept communication paths between two trusting parties to secretly listen to, relay, or manipulate data payloads.

This question belongs to: Computer Cyber Security
Question #2
Which of the following is a common technique used in DoS attacks?
A. Flooding the target with network traffic
B. Installing a virus
C. Sending phishing emails
D. Encrypting files

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack involves overwhelming a target with a flood of network traffic, rendering it unavailable to its intended users.

This question belongs to: Computer Cyber Security
Question #3
What is 'cybercrime'?
A. A criminal activity that is committed using computers or the internet
B. A crime that is always violent
C. A crime that involves only financial fraud
D. A crime that involves physical theft

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cybercrime refers to any illegal activity that involves a computer, network, or the internet, including identity theft, hacking, and online fraud.

This question belongs to: Computer Cyber Security