Chapter 6

Which of the following is a method of data validation the checks whether a value entered is within acceptable minimum and maximum values ?

• Presence Check
• Format Check
• Range Check
• Type Check

How does malware differ from phishing

• Malware is a type of phishing attack.
• All malware are able to replicate themselves, while phishing redirects users to fake websites

• Malware is always a standalone program, while phishing isn't

• Malware corrupts or deletes files, while phishing gathers personal information

Which validation test checks whether data entered is below a lower limit or above an upper limit

• Length Check

• Limit Check

• Consistency Check

• Range Check

Which of the following best describes the role of a firewall in computer system security ?

• Determines whether someone is who they claim to be

• Provides encryption to secure data

• Filters information traveling between the computer system and the internet

• Detects and removes viruses

How does data validation contribute to data integrity?

• To ensure data is correct and free from errors

• To ensure data is incorrect and free from errors

• To encrypt data to prevent unauthorized access

• To ensure data is reasonable and meets certain criteria

How does encryption contribute to data security?

• Encryption slows down data access speeds.
• Encryption is only necessary for financial data.
• Encryption makes data more accessible to everyone.
• By ensuring that eavesdroppers cannot understand accessed data

What is the primary function of anti-virus software in computer system security?

• Checks data for known malicious patterns and removes viruses

• Runs in the background to detect unauthorized access

• Determines whether someone is who they claim to be

• Filters information traveling between the computer system and the internet

What is data privacy

Describe three data security issues the company might encounter during

their day to day communications and data sharing.

Describe how verification could be used to ensure the accuracy of the

entered data.