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WorksheetsLong Test Finale - Platform Tech_BA4101
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 17mins
Which architecture involves building an application as a single unified unit?
Microservices
Layered
Monolithic
Serverless
What is the role of the front-end layer in a platform?
Processes API requests from other systems
Handles business logic and data storage
Performs database optimization
Manages user interactions and displays information
Which API style uses standard HTTP methods like GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE?
SOAP
GraphQL
RESTful
JSON-RPC
SQL databases are best described as:
Relational databases with fixed schemas
Non-relational and schema-less
Graph-based and distributed
Key-value stores for caching
What does encryption in transit protect?
Data stored in databases
Data in archived cold storage
Data sent over networks
Data inside a NoSQL document
Which statement best describes platform architecture?
A set of rules for writing programming code
A hardware blueprint for building servers
A method of testing applications
The structural design of a platform and how its components interact
A company wants to reduce over-fetching and retrieve only specific data from a single API call. Which API should they choose?
SOAP
RESTful
GraphQL
JSON
A mobile application experiences sudden spikes in traffic during promotions. Which strategy BEST ensures performance remains stable?
Static provisioning
Vertical scaling only
Auto-scaling in the cloud
Manual server upgrades
To quickly access frequently requested product details, which data layer strategy should be implemented?
Cold storage
Data masking
Data caching
Partitioning
A finance company must ensure high data consistency and transactional integrity. Which database type should they select?
NoSQL
SQL
Key-value
Graph
A platform integrates Google login so users don’t need to register again. Which security method is used?
Tokenization
Passwordless authentication
SSO
MFA
A developer wants to simplify infrastructure management and run code only when needed. Which architecture should they select?
Layered
Monolithic
Microservices
Serverless
Which scenario BEST illustrates when to use microservices over monolithic architecture?
Building a small blog site with limited functionality
Creating a simple school information system
Deploying a basic scheduling app
Developing a large e-commerce platform with many independent modules
Which statement differentiates SQL and NoSQL in terms of scalability?
SQL scales horizontally while NoSQL scales vertically
Both SQL and NoSQL only support vertical scaling
SQL scales vertically; NoSQL scales horizontally
Both SQL and NoSQL naturally support serverless scaling
What issue is MOST likely when using many microservices in a system?
Reduced flexibility
Difficulty in using cloud-based environments
Increased network overhead due to many service calls
Limited ability to scale independently
A system requires real-time processing of large streams of user activity data. Which tool is BEST suited?
Redis
MySQL
Kafka
SOAP
A video streaming platform experiences sudden traffic surges during live events. They want the system to automatically adjust resources. Which design principle should be prioritized?
Vertical scaling to increase CPU power
Auto-scaling to dynamically adjust server instances
Manual server provisioning
Using SOAP APIs to reduce traffic
A healthcare system handles sensitive patient records and must comply with strict regulations. Which solution best ensures compliance and data security?
Implementing strong encryption, access control, and audit logs
Using global caching for all patient data
Storing patient data in public cloud buckets without encryption
Using RESTful APIs without authentication
A multinational company wants employees to access different internal apps with a single login to reduce password fatigue. Which approach provides the best solution?
MFA
Tokenization
Single Sign-On (SSO) implementation
Manual password management policies
A retail company wants to redesign its platform so that new features can be added without affecting existing components. Which architecture choice best meets this requirement?
Monolithic
Layered
Microservices
Serverless only
Why is regulatory compliance essential in platform security?
It ensures organizations avoid legal issues through proper data handling.
It focuses mainly on boosting the speed of existing digital services.
It increases platform visibility by promoting marketing strategies.
It allows companies to reduce storage requirements for old files.
What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?
To accelerate login speeds for users accessing multiple systems.
To replace passwords entirely for faster account authentication.
To allow direct access to systems without identifying credentials.
To add verification steps that enhance protection against breaches.
Why are regular software updates important in platform environments?
They mainly improve fonts, colors, and page layout templates.
They address vulnerabilities that may be exploited by attackers.
They reorganize files on storage drives to reduce slowdowns.
They eliminate database entries that are no longer required.
What does encryption in transit primarily protect?
All archived data stored for long-term retention.
Application logs saved locally within file systems.
Data sent across networks from interception attempts.
Every visual element displayed on the interface.
Why are firewalls essential components of network security?
They filter incoming and outgoing traffic to block harmful activity.
They expand device storage to reduce capacity limitations.
They identify outdated features to improve user experience.
They arrange system files to optimize platform appearance.
What is the main value of intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)?
They schedule tasks for users based on application usage.
They rearrange user settings for personalized interfaces.
They store login information to reduce account errors.
They analyze network behavior to identify possible threats.
What does ISO 27001 primarily focus on?
Establishing best practices for managing information security.
Designing workflows for customer relationship management.
Improving the speed and performance of platform graphics.
Creating templates for user interface styles and layouts.
Why is SOC 2 certification important for service providers?
It guarantees unlimited storage for customer accounts online.
It relocates all platform data to globally accessible servers.
It ensures developers can bypass authentication processes.
It demonstrates adherence to strict security and privacy controls.
What makes Apple’s Secure Enclave important?
It deletes unused applications to reduce memory consumption.
It stores biometric data securely using dedicated hardware.
It synchronizes device settings automatically for convenience.
It hides installed apps to protect against unauthorized views.
Why is Apple’s trusted boot process significant?
It enhances screen brightness for better visual visibility.
It sorts application icons based on usage frequency.
It deletes unused applications to reduce memory consumption.
It verifies software integrity to prevent unauthorized firmware.
What security feature does Telegram’s Secret Chat provide?
Extended cloud backups allowing unlimited storage access.
Automatic contact synchronization across all user devices.
End-to-end encryption ensuring only users read the messages.
Message forwarding without restrictions or limitations.
A platform receives multiple login attempts from different countries within minutes for a single user account. The security team must decide the best immediate response. Which action should the platform prioritize?
Disable the user account permanently to prevent any access.
Ignore the attempts unless the user reports the issue.
Log the incident but take no immediate action to avoid service interruption.
Trigger MFA verification and send login alerts to the user immediately.
A company learns that their web server software has a high-risk vulnerability, but updating may cause temporary service downtime. What should the security team decide?
Delay updates until the next scheduled maintenance window.
Avoid updating and rely on firewalls to block attacks.
Disable the server entirely until a long-term solution is available.
Proceed with the update immediately to patch the security flaw.
A healthcare platform is expanding its services and needs to ensure regulatory compliance for patient records stored in the cloud. What is the most critical decision for compliance?
Focus only on encrypting stored medical files.
Move all data to public buckets for easier access by staff.
Implement encryption, access controls, and full audit logging.
Reduce security measures to speed up system performance.
An organization experiences repeated Distributed Denial of Service attacks during peak hours, impacting customer access. What is the best mitigation strategy?
Increase website graphics to improve user experience despite attacks.
Deploy DDoS protection and traffic filtering mechanisms.
Temporarily shut down services during the attacks.
Inform customers to avoid using the platform during busy hours.
A financial services company detects unauthorized access to customer data. Management debates whether to disclose the breach. What is the most appropriate action?
Notify customers and regulators immediately with clear details.
Hide the breach to protect the company’s reputation.
Wait months to confirm the extent of the damage first.
Only disclose it internally to avoid unnecessary panic.
