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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?

  • ❌ Information security specialist

  • ❌ Cybersecurity engineer

  • ❌ Cyber analyst

  • βœ… 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?

  • 🚫 Firewall

  • 🚫 Intrusion detection systems

  • 🚫 Encryption

  • 🚫 Access controls

All are technically correct, but the expected single answer is:

  • βœ… Firewall

Explanation:
Firewalls are the foundational layer of protection against unauthorized access.


3. Question 3

Where do you get hands-on real-world experience?

  • ❌ Certification programs

  • ❌ Boot camps

  • ❌ Online courses

  • βœ… Cybersecurity internships and apprenticeships


4. Question 4

Which organization provides cybersecurity certifications?

  • ❌ Udemy

  • βœ… CompTIA

  • ❌ Coursera

  • ❌ edX


5. Question 5

Entry-level role developing containment strategies during breaches

  • ❌ IT Auditor

  • βœ… Incident and Intrusion Analyst

  • ❌ Cybercrime analyst

  • ❌ Cybersecurity specialist


6. Question 6

Responsible for predicting future attacks

  • ❌ IT auditor

  • ❌ Cybersecurity specialist

  • ❌ Incident & Intrusion analyst

  • βœ… Cybercrime analyst


7. Question 7

Mid-level role known as β€œOffensive security researcher”

  • ❌ Cybersecurity specialist

  • ❌ Cybersecurity consultant

  • ❌ Cybersecurity analyst

  • βœ… Penetration & Vulnerability Tester


8. Question 8

Salary range for mid-level cybersecurity analyst

  • ❌ $57,200–$188,489

  • ❌ $13,000–$169,500

  • ❌ $25,500–$152,000

  • βœ… $45,510–$142,500


9. Question 9

Advanced-level role reporting to CIO/CEO

  • ❌ Cybersecurity Architect

  • ❌ Cybersecurity Manager

  • βœ… Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

  • ❌ Cybersecurity Engineer


10. Question 10

Advanced-level professional defining the overall security strategy

  • ❌ Cybersecurity Manager

  • ❌ Cybersecurity Engineer

  • ❌ Chief Information Security Officer

  • βœ… Cybersecurity Architect


🧾 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 – $142,500
9 CISO
10 Cybersecurity Architect