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
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❌ Higher salaries (possible but not the key expected answer)
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❌ Unlimited acceptance globally
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❌ Networking opportunities
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✅ Sets the candidate apart from others
2. Question 2
How does networking help cybersecurity professionals?
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❌ Proof of skills
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❌ Promotion opportunities
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❌ Demonstrates competence
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✅ Leads to learning about new job opportunities
3. Question 3
CompTIA certification for installing & managing global infrastructure
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❌ CYSA+
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✅ Network+
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❌ CASP+
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❌ A+
4. Question 4
CompTIA certification for penetration testers & vulnerability testers
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✅ PenTest+
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❌ Network+
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❌ Security+
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❌ CYSA+
5. Question 5
GIAC certification for forensic analysts & threat hunters
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❌ GX-FA
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❌ GCIA
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❌ GLEG
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✅ GX-IH (GIAC Incident Handler — suits threat hunting & forensic response)
6. Question 6
Certification for risk management in the banking industry
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❌ GCIP
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❌ GICSP
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✅ CERP
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❌ HCISSP
7. Question 7
What should you consider when selecting the proper certification?
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❌ Duration of exam
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❌ Opinions of others
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❌ Eligibility requirements
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✅ Career goals
8. Question 8
How to tackle challenging exam questions
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✅ Bookmark and come back later
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❌ Take stress
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❌ Spend time remembering
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❌ Ignore it
9. Question 9
How do practice exams help?
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✅ Get familiar with exam format & style
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❌ Resolve doubts
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❌ Provide moral support
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❌ Explain concepts
10. Question 10
How to actively engage with study material
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❌ Cover all objectives
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❌ Review answers
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❌ Experience time pressure
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✅ 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 |