Data Security Quiz

What does the term "data security" refer to?

• Protecting data from unauthorized access or alterations

• Ensuring data is always accessible

• Maximizing data storage capacity

• Increasing data transfer speed

Which of the following is NOT considered a potential threat to data security?

• Malware

• Physical security breaches

• Strong passwords

• Social engineering attacks

What is the purpose of encryption in data security?

• To make data easier to access

• To obscure data and make it unreadable without the correct key

• To compress data for storage purposes

• To increase data transfer speed

Which of the following is an example of a physical security measure to protect data?

• Antivirus software

• Firewalls

• Biometric access controls

• Intrusion detection systems

Which authentication factor is something the user knows?

• Password

• Fingerprint

• Retina scan

• RFID card

What is the purpose of a firewall in data security?

• To prevent physical theft of data

• To detect and remove malware from data

• To filter network traffic and prevent unauthorized access

• To encrypt data during transmission

What does the term "phishing" refer to in the context of data security?

• Gaining unauthorized access to physical locations where data is stored

• Manipulating individuals into disclosing sensitive information

• Using encryption to protect data

• Storing data in multiple locations for redundancy

Which of the following is a best practice for password security?

• Using the same password for multiple accounts

• Using a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters

• Sharing passwords with trusted colleagues

• Writing down passwords on a sticky note attached to your computer monitor

What is the purpose of access control in data security?

• To increase the risk of data breaches
• To make data more accessible to everyone
• To improve data security by sharing access credentials
• To restrict unauthorized access to sensitive information and resources.

Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?

• Brute force attack

• Denial of Service (DoS) attack

• Phishing

• SQL injection