Authentication and Authorization Quiz

Olivia's company installs a fingerprint scanner to manage access to its main server room. What process is this an example of?

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Authentication

• Encryption

Henry is responsible for managing access to sensitive customer data at his company. He uses a system to decide which team members can view or modify this information. What process is being applied?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Data Encryption

Maya from the IT department reviews logs to determine who accessed a system and what changes were made. What process is she performing?

• Authentication

• Authorization

• Auditing

• Monitoring

Kai tries to log in to his online banking account but fails because he entered an incorrect password. Which process prevents the unauthorized access?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Auditing

• Encryption

Arjun is given access to edit documents in a project folder at work but is restricted from deleting them. What is this process called?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Auditing

• Encryption

Samuel is trying to access his online banking account. What is the primary purpose of the authentication process he goes through?

• To verify a user’s identity

• To log system activities

• To determine user access rights

• To encrypt sensitive data

Henry is responsible for ensuring the security of his company's IT systems. What is the main goal of auditing in this context?

• Prevent unauthorized access

• Track and record system activities

• Encrypt data for security

• Provide multi-factor authentication

Grace is setting up her new online account and needs to choose a method for authentication. Which of the following is commonly used for authentication?

• Security logs

• Passwords

• Permissions

• Backup systems

When Ethan logs into the school system, 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

During a security audit at a company where David works, which action is part of the auditing process?

• Granting user permissions

• Verifying a user’s identity

• Reviewing access logs

• Resetting passwords