Data Security Worksheet

State the meaning of the term Data Security.

Answer explanation

Data Security refers to the protection of digital data from unauthorized access, use, or destruction to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Data security can be categorized into TWO main groups.

Answer explanation

Physical Security Measures

Software Security Measures

3(a) State THREE examples of:   Software Access Restrictions

Answer explanation

Passwords, Pins, Biometric, Biometric Systems, Keycards, RFIDs

3(b) State THREE examples of:   Physical Access Restrictions

Answer explanation

Fireproof Canbinet, Water Proof Cabinet, Security Guards, Locked Room

Give TWO advantages and TWO disadvantage of information security.

Answer explanation

Two advantages of information security are protection of sensitive data and prevention of unauthorized access. Two disadvantages are the cost of implementation and potential user inconvenience.

A faulty what can cause data to become corrupt?

• Scanner
• Hard disk
• Printer

Which of the following is unlikely to damage or delete data?

• System crash
• Archiving
• Virus

Which would be the best method of backing up your data?

• Printing out paper copies and filing them away
• Keep a second copy of the data on your hard disk
• Make a copy on a removable storage device, eg CD, DVD, external hard disk

Where should backups ideally be kept?

• On the computer's hard disk
• Near the computer
• In a separate room or off site

In order to restrict access to secure data, a system of what should be used?

• Passwords
• Anti-virus software
• Multi-user operating system