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Question 1

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

Accepted Answer

A security process requiring users to provide two different verification factors to access an account

Answer

Two-factor authentication requires users to verify their identity using two distinct factors—typically something they know (password) and something they have (phone or token)—before granting access.

Question 2

What is the key difference between data backup and disaster recovery?

Accepted Answer

Backup preserves copies of data, while disaster recovery encompasses the full process to restore operations after a failure

Answer

Data backup is the process of copying and archiving data, while disaster recovery is the broader strategy and set of procedures for restoring systems and operations following a disruptive event.

Question 3

What does SaaS stand for in the context of business software?

Accepted Answer

Software as a Service

Answer

SaaS (Software as a Service) is a cloud-based software delivery model where applications are hosted by a vendor and accessed by users over the internet, typically via a subscription.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of social engineering in a cybersecurity context?

Accepted Answer

Manipulating an employee through deception into revealing confidential login credentials

Answer

Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities, tricking individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security.

Question 5

What is data encryption?

Accepted Answer

Converting data into a coded format readable only with the correct decryption key

Answer

Encryption transforms readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable format (ciphertext) using an algorithm and key, ensuring only authorized parties with the decryption key can access the original information.

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