put it to work prepare for cyber security jobs coursera weekly challenge 5 answers
Test your knowledge: The cybersecurity job interview process
1. Which of the following strategies are effective ways to prepare for a job interview? Select three answers.
- Review the job description
- Practice describing your skills and experiences
- Call the chief information security officer
- Review your resume
2. Which of the following actions should you take before a video interview to prevent technical difficulties during the interview? Select two answers.
- Install the required video conference application
- Conduct pre-interview research
- Test video and audio settings
- Adjust the lighting
3. Fill in the blank: Establishing _____ with the interviewer is an important step to take and can help you leave a positive impression with the interviewer.
- a conversational tone
- data types
- roadblocks
- a rapport
4. Which of the following post-interview practices is an effective way to stand out as a candidate?
- Apply to the position again
- Ask the interviewer how other candidates did during their interviews
- Send a gift to the interviewer
- Send a follow-up email to the interviewer
Test your knowledge: Develop an elevator pitch
5. Fill in the blank: Elevator pitches enable you to summarize your experience, skills, and background to potential employers in about ____.
- 10 minutes
- Five minutes
- 60 seconds
- 2 minutes
6. What are effective strategies to use when sharing your elevator pitch? Select two answers.
- Be succinct.
- Mention mistakes you made at previous jobs.
- Describe the technical skills that you plan to learn.
- Speak at a relaxed pace.
7. In which of the following scenarios would it be appropriate to share your elevator pitch? Select two answers.
- At the end of a job interview
- When meeting new friends or colleagues
- When introducing yourself to career and business connections
- After you receive a job offer
8. What is a best practice when sharing your elevator pitch with a potential employer?
- Speak in a conversational tone
- Speak quickly
- Use a lot of technical terms
- Disclose why you left your previous job
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9. What are examples of skills that are transferable to a cybersecurity role? Select three answers.
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration skills
- Social media skills
10. Which personal details should be included at the top of your resume? Select three answers.
- Your professional title
- Your summary statement
- Your name
- Your education
11. What can the skills section of your resume include? Select two answers.
- Programming skills
- A history of previous work experiences
- Your email address
- Security frameworks
12. Which of the following statements is suitable to include in the work experience section of a resume? Select two answers.
- Tasked with handling security challenges
- Collaborated with a team of six to develop training for more than 25 company employees
- Security tasks were handled
- Conducted monthly vulnerability assessments
13. Which of the following sections should be included at the bottom of your resume?
- Contact information
- Skill competencies
- Work experience
- Education/Certifications
14. Fill in the blank: It is important to make sure there are no _____ errors in your resume before sending it to potential employers.
- technical
- location-based
- cybersecurity
- grammatical
15. Fill in the blank: _____ is a good way to begin preparing for a job interview.
- Reviewing the job description
- Dressing in casual clothing
- Memorizing your resume
- Checking the company’s stock price
16. Fill in the blank: Testing your video and audio settings before a video conference interview will help you correct any _____ before the interview.
- nervousness
- technical issues
- Linux programming issues
- confusion about interview questions
17. Which term describes a friendly relationship in which the people involved understand each other’s ideas and communicate well with each other?
- Phishing
- Social networking
- Rapport
- Social engineering
18. A potential candidate is interviewing for a security analyst role. The candidate says the following when responding to a scenario-based question: “The outcome led to an increase in total sales over the two months that my manager was out of the office.” Which part of the STAR method does this response demonstrate?
- Result
- Situation
- Action
- Task
19. Fill in the blank: A resume might also be referred to as a _____.
- standard framework
- curriculum vitae
- professional reference
- cover letter
20. Which details should your resume’s summary statement include? Select two answers.
- Your professional references’ names and email addresses
- Specific words from the responsibilities section of the job description
- Your professional title
- Your strengths and relevant skills
21. Fill in the blank: The _____ section of your resume should list capabilities that are related to the position you are applying to.
- technical programming
- summary statement
- skills
- professional references
22. Fill in the blank: In the experience section of your resume, you should list your _____.
- contact information
- professional references
- work history
- Linux programming skills
23. You are currently working on completing a certificate program and will complete the program soon. How should you indicate that in the certification/education section of your resume?
- ”Completed”
- “Partially fulfilled”
- “In progress”
- “Incomplete”
24. What are effective ways to prepare for your job interview? Select three answers.
- Practice speaking about the experiences and skills that the employer is looking for
- Review the job description
- Review your notes on the NIST Framework to refresh your memory
- Research the company’s former Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
25. Why is building rapport important in the job interview process? Select two answers.
- It can distract the interviewer
- It can reduce your chances of getting hired
- It can help ease nervousness during the interview
- It can help enhance the communication between you and the interviewer
26. A potential candidate is interviewing for a security analyst role. The candidate says the following when responding to a scenario-based question: “It was up to me to manage the product sales for the next two months while the department manager was away from the company.” Which part of the STAR method does this response demonstrate?
- Task
- Situation
- Result
- Action
27. Fill in the blank: After the name and summary section, the next part of your resume is the _____.
- cybersecurity experience section
- responsibilities section
- professional references section
- skills section
28. Fill in the blank: Under the education/certification section of your resume, you should list any subjects you studied related to _______.
- social engineering
- Python
- the job you are applying for
- previous work experiences
29. Before finalizing your resume, which of the following best practices should you follow? Select two answers.
- Ensure your resume is a maximum of 2 pages long
- Ensure your resume is a minimum of 3 pages long
- Check that your resume uses at least 2 font colors
- Check for spelling and grammatical errors
30. Which steps are essential when preparing for a video interview? Select two answers.
- Test your video and audio settings
- Build a rapport with the interviewer
- Write a cover letter
- Find a quiet location in your home
31. Fill in the blank: Resumes typically list your last _____ years of work experience.
- three
- five
- 20
- 10
32. When do you begin to build rapport with your potential employer?
- On your first day of employment
- During the second round of interviews
- During your first interaction by phone, email, or video conference
- During the technical interview
