Unit 1D - Encryption AAQ

Multiple Choice

Why is encryption considered fundamental to modern digital security?

• Because it makes data transmission faster

• Because it transforms readable data into an unreadable format, protecting confidentiality

• Because it increases storage capacity

• Because it allows anyone to access data easily

Open Ended

Can you think of a situation where encrypting stored data could prevent a serious problem? Explain your reasoning.

Multiple Choice

Which encryption method is best suited for protecting customer records stored in a database?

• Full Disk Encryption

• File-Level Encryption

• Database Encryption

• Transport Layer Security

Open Ended

Explain the process of protecting data during transmission and why it is important.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following protocols is used to encrypt data between web browsers and servers?

• WPA3

• TLS/SSL

• S/MIME & PGP

• File-Level Encryption

Fill in the Blanks

HTTPS websites can be identified by the

icon in your browser's address bar.

Multiple Select

Select all cybersecurity measures that help prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

• File Permissions

• Antivirus Software

• Encryption

• Firewalls

Open Ended

Compare symmetric and asymmetric encryption in terms of key usage and ideal applications.

Open Ended

How does encrypting stored data (data at rest) help protect information if a device is lost or stolen?

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of encryption in digital security?

• To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

• To speed up data transmission

• To reduce file size

• To improve device performance