Baldwin University College. Osu Accra. Level 300

What is data encryption?

• The process of converting data into a format that cannot be easily understood

• The process of compressing data to save storage space

• The process of securing data backups

• The process of transferring data between different networks

Which of the following is a symmetric encryption algorithm?

• RSA

• AES

• Diffie-Hellman

• ECC

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To encrypt data during transmission

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To compress data for efficient storage

• To manage and control database transactions

What is the primary purpose of intrusion detection systems (IDS)?

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network

• To monitor and detect malicious activities in a network

• To encrypt sensitive data during transmission

• To back up data in case of a system failure

Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?

• Username and password

• Fingerprint scan and voice recognition

• Security questions and answers

• PIN code and access card

What does SSL/TLS stand for?

• Secure Storage Location/Tracking and Logging Service

• Secure Server Language/Transaction Log System

• Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security

• System Security Library/Task List Scheduler

Which of the following is an example of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

• Sending a malicious email attachment

• Intercepting network traffic to capture sensitive data

• Flooding a server with excessive network requests

• Exploiting a vulnerability in a web application

What is the role of a Certificate Authority (CA)?

• To issue digital certificates to verify the identity of entities

• To detect and prevent network intrusions

• To encrypt data during transmission

• To manage and control database transactions

What is the purpose of a honeypot in network security?

• To attract and deceive attackers for monitoring and analysis

• To filter spam emails and protect against phishing attacks

• To encrypt sensitive data during transmission

• To control and manage access to a network

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Brute-force password cracking

• Phishing emails

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• SQL injection