WorksheetsCompTIA Tech+: 2.3.2 - Encrypting Data Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the term used to describe data that is stored and not actively moving?
Non-persistent data
Data in transit
Data at rest
Persistent data
Which protocol is commonly used to encrypt information transferred over the Internet?
HTTP
HTTPS
FTP
SMTP
What is a session token used for?
Storing persistent data
Encrypting data in transit
Identifying a user during a session
Encrypting data at rest
Which of the following is an example of data at rest?
Credit card information during an online purchase
Archived pictures
An email being sent
Files being transferred between storage spaces
What is the main purpose of a VPN protocol?
To create a safe tunnel for online privacy
To manage encryption keys
To encrypt session tokens
To store data securely
Why might encrypting all data all the time be impractical for organizations?
It is against industry rules
It makes data harder to access
It can be very expensive
It increases the risk of hacking
What is one challenge of encrypting data at rest compared to data in transit?
Data in transit requires more storage space
Data at rest is always non-persistent
Data at rest cannot be encrypted
Encryption keys must be kept secure for a longer period
Which of the following is NOT a method of encrypting data at rest?
Lock screen of a mobile device
Setting up special permissions
Encrypting specific files or folders
Using HTTPS
What is the primary reason organizations encrypt data in transit?
To comply with government rules
To protect data from hackers during transfer
To reduce storage costs
To simplify encryption key management
How does understanding the state of data help organizations?
It allows them to avoid encryption costs
It helps them decide the best protection methods
It ensures all data is encrypted
It eliminates the need for encryption keys
