Data Integrity and Security Review

When data it is converted back to original text, it is said to be _______________.

• restricted access

• encrypted

• restricted software

What are some physical means of protecting data?

• Password

• Key card

• Cabinets

• Virus protection

• ID Card

Data _____________ refers to the data that is

accurate and up to date. While data ______________is the protection of data.

(a)  

Which of the following is not true about Viruses?

• Corrupt data

• Enables proper functioning of programs

• Damage software

• None of the above

A software that defends the weak points in a computer network is a ?

• Encryption Software

• Virus Protection Software

• Firewall Software

• All the above

What is breach of integrity ?

• This type of violation involves unauthorized reading of data

• This violation involves unauthorized modification of data

• This violation involves unauthorized destruction of data

• This violation involves unauthorized use of resources

Accurate and complete data enters the system for processing and remains accurate thereafter, is said to have:

• Viruses

• Integrity

• Security

• Accidental deletion.

What is the difference between Data Integrity and Data Security?

• Encryption; Audit trails

• Distributing work to preserve integrity; installing system passwords

• Consistent, accurate and reliable data; protection of data from unauthorized access.

• Limiting physical access to computer systems; assigning passwords to users.

Two ways data can be secured are:

• Physical and Software safeguards.

• Use of Passwords and Electronic Doors

• Encryption of data and protection of hardware.

• Use of Monitoring systems and Storage of data in another building.

What is the difference between Physical Data security and Software-based data security?

• Physical data security deals with the protection of data while Software based data security deals with ensuring only authorized personnel are allowed access to the buildings.

• Software-based Data security deals with the prevention of unauthorized used of computer files while physical data security deals with the protection of hardware and software from accidental or malicious damage, destruction or theft.

• Physical data security deals with the installation of burglar alarms while software-based data security deals with issuing of passwords to users.

• Software-based data security deals with issuing passwords for computer systems while physical data security deals with outer building security.