Security Concepts and Module Outline Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a security concept explained by technology type (2G, 3G, 4G)?

• Key Management

• Authentication

• Encryption

• Data Mining

What is one of the topics covered under the module outline?

• Network Design

• Cryptography Background

• Software Development

• Data Analysis

Which of the following is a concern mentioned in the module outline?

• Network Vulnerability Concerns

• User Interface Design

• Data Storage Solutions

• Cloud Computing

What is the process of converting plain text into cipher text called?

• Decryption

• Encryption

• Cryptography

• Authentication

What is the process of converting cipher text into plain text called?

• Decryption

• Encryption

• Cryptography

• Authentication

What is Cryptography?

• The science and art of designing secure communication systems that protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disruption.

• The process of converting plain text into cipher text.

• The process of converting cipher text into plain text.

• The method of encoding messages to prevent unauthorized access.

What is the first step in the encryption algorithm process?

• Perform encryption steps using P and K

• Cipher text (C)

• Plain text message (P) + encryption key (k)

• Decrypt the message

What is the output of the encryption algorithm?

• Plain text message (P)

• Encryption key (k)

• Cipher text (C)

• Decryption key

What does the encryption step involve in the encryption algorithm?

• Generating a decryption key

• Performing encryption steps using P and K

• Converting cipher text to plain text

• Generating a plain text message

What is a cipher?

• A) A device used to store data

• B) A mathematical algorithm used to encrypt and decrypt data

• C) A type of computer hardware

• D) A method to compress data