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Module 3 Graded Quiz: Cybersecurity Certifications :Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers (IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

1. Question 1

Advantage of combining a degree with a cybersecurity certification

  • ❌ Higher salaries (possible but not the key expected answer)

  • ❌ Unlimited acceptance globally

  • ❌ Networking opportunities

  • Sets the candidate apart from others


2. Question 2

How does networking help cybersecurity professionals?

  • ❌ Proof of skills

  • ❌ Promotion opportunities

  • ❌ Demonstrates competence

  • Leads to learning about new job opportunities


3. Question 3

CompTIA certification for installing & managing global infrastructure

  • ❌ CYSA+

  • Network+

  • ❌ CASP+

  • ❌ A+


4. Question 4

CompTIA certification for penetration testers & vulnerability testers

  • PenTest+

  • ❌ Network+

  • ❌ Security+

  • ❌ CYSA+


5. Question 5

GIAC certification for forensic analysts & threat hunters

  • ❌ GX-FA

  • ❌ GCIA

  • ❌ GLEG

  • GX-IH (GIAC Incident Handler — suits threat hunting & forensic response)


6. Question 6

Certification for risk management in the banking industry

  • ❌ GCIP

  • ❌ GICSP

  • CERP

  • ❌ HCISSP


7. Question 7

What should you consider when selecting the proper certification?

  • ❌ Duration of exam

  • ❌ Opinions of others

  • ❌ Eligibility requirements

  • Career goals


8. Question 8

How to tackle challenging exam questions

  • Bookmark and come back later

  • ❌ Take stress

  • ❌ Spend time remembering

  • ❌ Ignore it


9. Question 9

How do practice exams help?

  • Get familiar with exam format & style

  • ❌ Resolve doubts

  • ❌ Provide moral support

  • ❌ Explain concepts


10. Question 10

How to actively engage with study material

  • ❌ Cover all objectives

  • ❌ Review answers

  • ❌ Experience time pressure

  • Explain the concept to someone else


🧾 Summary Table

Q# Correct Answer
1 Sets the candidate apart
2 Learn about new job opportunities
3 Network+
4 PenTest+
5 GX-IH
6 CERP
7 Career goals
8 Bookmark & return later
9 Familiarity with format
10 Explain to someone else