DSa-01

What are the outcomes of the course Data Structure and Algorithms?

• Use computing algorithms concepts to differentiate worst-case from average-case behavior

• Apply non-primitive data structures in designing secure computer systems

• Apply primitive data structures in designing secure computer systems

• Employ principles of computing algorithms in designing secure computer systems

What is a data structure?

• An organized collection of data

• A chaotic collection of data

• A disorganized collection of data

• A random collection of data

What operations can be performed on data structures?

• Sorting, merging, filtering

• Copying, pasting, deleting

• Traversing, searching, inserting

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying

What are primitive data structures?

• Complex and advanced data structures

• Simple and fundamental data structures

• Obsolete and outdated data structures

• Dynamic and evolving data structures

What security vulnerabilities are associated with integer data structures?

• Data loss and system crashes

• Unauthorized access and data breaches

• Financial loss and denial of service

• Data corruption and software bugs

What is a common security vulnerability associated with character data structures?

• Memory leaks

• Buffer overflow

• Code injection

• Cross-site scripting

What is the purpose of Boolean data structures in security?

• Implementing encryption algorithms

• Handling user interface interactions

• Enforcing access control and authentication

• Managing network protocols

In the grant_access function, what is the correct Boolean logic to prevent unauthorized access?

• if user_role == 'admin' or admin_role

• if user_role == 'admin' or (user_role != 'admin' and admin_role)

• if user_role == 'admin' and admin_role

• if user_role != 'admin' and admin_role

What is the main purpose of Data Execution Prevention (DEP)?

• Preventing buffer overflows

• Preventing SQL injection

• Preventing code injection

• Preventing cross-site scripting

Who prepared the text?

• Dr. Bonny Mgawe

• Dr. Alice Smith

• Dr. Emily Brown

• Prof. John Doe