Database Security Quiz

What does the term Database Security refer to?

• Creating new databases

• Analyzing database trends

• Protecting and securing a database system against threats

• Optimizing database performance

What are the main aspects that database security must address and protect?

• Hardware maintenance, network infrastructure, software development

• Database backups, system updates, user training

• Data in the database, database management system, associated applications

• Database performance, data visualization, data entry

What is a data breach in the context of database security?

• Loss of network connectivity to a database server

• Improper data entry in a database

• Excessive data storage in a database

• Failure to maintain the confidentiality of data in a database

What is one of the consequences of a data breach related to intellectual property?

• Enhanced customer loyalty

• Improved brand reputation

• Increased market share

• Loss of competitive advantage

What is one of the common types of database security attacks related to insiders?

• Outsourcing database management

• Negligent outsider accessing data

• Malicious insider intending to do harm

• Publicly sharing database credentials

What is the purpose of SQL or NoSQL injection attacks in database security?

• Securing database backups

• Enhancing data visualization

• Optimizing database performance

• Inserting arbitrary attack strings into database queries

What is the main function of Database Management Systems (DBMS) in relation to database security?

• Store, retrieve, and run queries on data

• Design user interfaces for databases

• Manage hardware components

• Monitor network traffic

What is the purpose of encryption in database security?

• Optimize data storage

• Improve data entry processes

• Enhance database performance

• Protect sensitive transmitted data

What is the role of access control in database security?

• Neglecting database backups

• Sharing database credentials publicly

• Increasing database accessibility

• Restricting access to the database

What is the security mechanism aimed at ensuring that information about individuals cannot be accessed?

• Inference control

• Data encryption

• Access control

• Flow control