15. Cryptographic Functions and Key Management Quiz

What is the primary function of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?

• To manage network connections

• To provide cryptographic functions

• To store user data

• To enhance graphics performance

Which feature of TPM makes it useful for full disk encryption?

• Its power supply redundancy

• Its network connectivity

• Its persistent memory for storing unique keys

• Its ability to generate random numbers

What is a Hardware Security Module (HSM) primarily used for?

• Enhancing system boot speed

• Storing multimedia files

• Providing cryptographic functions for large-scale environments

• Managing user accounts

Why are HSMs often clustered together in large environments?

• To enhance user interface

• To reduce power consumption

• To ensure redundancy and continuous access

• To improve graphics performance

What is the main advantage of using a centralized key management system?

• It provides better graphics rendering

• It allows management of different keys from a single console

• It increases the speed of data processing

• It reduces the need for hardware

Which of the following is NOT a function of a key management system?

• Associating keys with specific users

• Managing network traffic

• Logging and reporting of key usage

• Automatic key rotation

What challenge is associated with the distribution of data across multiple systems?

• Simplified user interface

• Maintaining data privacy

• Increased graphics performance

• Faster data processing

What is a Secure Enclave?

• A graphics processing unit

• A security processor dedicated to data privacy

• A type of storage device

• A type of network router

Which feature of a Secure Enclave helps in real-time encryption of data?

• Its graphics rendering capabilities

• Its ability to manage user accounts

• Its true random number generator

• Its network connectivity

What is the role of the boot ROM in a Secure Enclave?

• To enhance graphics performance

• To manage and monitor system processes during boot

• To store multimedia files

• To increase network speed