Database Security & Privacy MCQs Quiz

What is the main goal of security in a system?

• Cost-effectiveness

• Usability

• Prevent unauthorized access

• High availability

Which of the following is not a component of an Information System?

• Software

• Passwords

• People

• Network

Which system is used for day-to-day business operations?

• Expert System

• Decision Support System

• Database Management System

• Transaction Processing System

The CIA triad includes the following except:

• Confidentiality

• Availability

• Authentication

• Integrity

What does DBMS stand for?

• Data Base Managing Server

• Data Buffer Management System

• Database Management System

• Direct Byte Mapping System

Which of the following is a type of threat?

• Data backup

• Data validation

• Malicious code

• RAID

What is the function of the Audit Mechanism in DBMS security?

• Encrypt the data

• Monitor activities

• Manage users

• Store logs

Which system helps in solving unstructured problems?

• Transaction Processing System

• Decision Support System

• Expert System

• Operating System

In the context of database security, 'People' are considered as:

• Servers

• Assets

• Vulnerabilities

• Access Points

Which component handles file permission and access monitoring?

• OS

• Network

• Data Files

• DBMS