Data and Network Security Quiz

Which of the following is not a strong security protocol?

• HTTPS

• SSL

• SMTP

• SFTP

__________ is a set of conventions & rules set for communicating two or more devices residing in the same network?

• Security Policies

• Protocols

• Wireless network

• Network algorithms

What is the largest disadvantage of symmetric Encryption?

• More complex and therefore more time-consuming calculations

• The problem of the secure transmission of the Secret Key

• Less secure encryption function

• Isn't used anymore

What is the best statement for taking advantage of a weakness in the security of an IT system?

• Threat

• Attack

• Exploit

• Vulnerability

Which of the following is true regarding secure passwords?

• use the same password for each account.

• use personal information

• Random passwords are the strongest

• None of the above

When integrity is lacking in a security system, _________ occurs.

• Database hacking

• Data deletion

• Data tampering

• Data leakage

One common way to maintain data availability is ______________.

• Data clustering

• Data backup

• Data recovery

• Data Altering

A firewall examines each ____________ that is entering or leaving the internal network.

• emails users

• updates

• connections

• data packets

Packet filtering firewalls are deployed on ___________.

• Routers

• Switches

• Hubs

• Repeaters

ACL as used in Network security stands for _______________.

• Access Condition List

• Anti-Control List

• Access Control Logs

• Access Control List