Access Control and Authentication Quiz

Scenario: An organization implements a fingerprint scanner to control access to its main server room. What process is this an example of?

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Authentication

• Encryption

Scenario: A bank uses software to determine which employees can access customer financial records. What process is being applied?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Data Encryption

Scenario: A user tries to log in but fails because they entered an incorrect password. Which process prevents the unauthorized access?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Auditing

• Encryption

Scenario: A company sets permissions for a user to edit files in a shared folder but not delete them. What is this process called?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Auditing

• Encryption

What is the primary purpose of authentication?

• To verify a user’s identity

• To log system activities

• To determine user access rights

• To encrypt sensitive data

What is the main goal of auditing?

• Prevent unauthorized access

• Track and record system activities

• Encrypt data for security

• Provide multi-factor authentication

What does authorization primarily determine?

• Who a user is

• What a user is allowed to do

• When a user accessed the system

• How user actions are encrypted

Which action is part of the auditing process?

• Granting user permissions

• Verifying a user’s identity

• Reviewing access logs

• Resetting passwords

Scenario: An administrator reviews a system log that shows failed login attempts from an unknown IP address. What is the purpose of this activity?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Encryption

Scenario: A new hire is only granted access to the HR system and cannot access other internal resources. What process ensures this limitation?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Encryption