Module 1 Graded Quiz : Cybersecurity Careers :Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers (IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025
1. Question 1
Who collaborates with finance teams to support critical systems?
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β Information security specialist
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β Cybersecurity engineer
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β Cyber analyst
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β Cybercrime analyst
Explanation:
Cybercrime analysts often work with finance teams to investigate incidents and support secure system setups.
2. Question 2
Which measure protects against cyberattacks?
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π« Firewall
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π« Intrusion detection systems
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π« Encryption
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π« Access controls
All are technically correct, but the expected single answer is:
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β Firewall
Explanation:
Firewalls are the foundational layer of protection against unauthorized access.
3. Question 3
Where do you get hands-on real-world experience?
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β Certification programs
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β Boot camps
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β Online courses
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β Cybersecurity internships and apprenticeships
4. Question 4
Which organization provides cybersecurity certifications?
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β Udemy
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β CompTIA
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β Coursera
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β edX
5. Question 5
Entry-level role developing containment strategies during breaches
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β IT Auditor
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β Incident and Intrusion Analyst
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β Cybercrime analyst
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β Cybersecurity specialist
6. Question 6
Responsible for predicting future attacks
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β IT auditor
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β Cybersecurity specialist
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β Incident & Intrusion analyst
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β Cybercrime analyst
7. Question 7
Mid-level role known as βOffensive security researcherβ
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β Cybersecurity specialist
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β Cybersecurity consultant
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β Cybersecurity analyst
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β Penetration & Vulnerability Tester
8. Question 8
Salary range for mid-level cybersecurity analyst
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β $57,200β$188,489
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β $13,000β$169,500
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β $25,500β$152,000
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β $45,510β$142,500
9. Question 9
Advanced-level role reporting to CIO/CEO
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β Cybersecurity Architect
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β Cybersecurity Manager
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β Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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β Cybersecurity Engineer
10. Question 10
Advanced-level professional defining the overall security strategy
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β Cybersecurity Manager
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β Cybersecurity Engineer
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β Chief Information Security Officer
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β Cybersecurity Architect
π§Ύ Summary Table
| Q# | Correct Answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cybercrime analyst |
| 2 | Firewall |
| 3 | Internships & apprenticeships |
| 4 | CompTIA |
| 5 | Incident & Intrusion analyst |
| 6 | Cybercrime analyst |
| 7 | Penetration & Vulnerability tester |
| 8 | $45,510 β $142,500 |
| 9 | CISO |
| 10 | Cybersecurity Architect |