Database Security Quiz

What is one of the potential threats to database security?

• Firewalls

• Malware

• Encryption

• Backups

What is the purpose of a risk assessment in database security?

• To perform a vulnerability scan

• To identify and analyze potential risks

• To create user accounts

• To backup database files

Which of the following is a countermeasure to database threats?

• Using weak passwords

• Regularly updating and patching software

• Sharing user credentials

• Disabling firewalls

Who is responsible for managing and securing a database?

• System Developer

• Database Administrator (DBA)

• End Users

• Network Administrator

What is the main function of authentication in database access control?

• To grant data access

• To verify the identity of a user

• To encrypt data

• To assign roles to users

Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

• Only using a password

• Using a password and a fingerprint

• Using a username

• Using only a phone number

What does authorization control in database security?

• Who can log into the database

• Who can perform actions on the database

• Who can back up the database

• Who can create user accounts

Which of the following is a method used for encryption in databases?

• Compressing data

• Converting data into ciphertext

• Storing data as plain text

• Increasing data size

What is the primary purpose of roles in database security?

• To increase database size

• To group and manage privileges for users

• To delete data

• To monitor system performance

How can personal identifiable information (PII) be protected in a database?

• By using weak passwords

• By encrypting the data and limiting access

• By sharing credentials with trusted friends

• By storing data in plain text