CDT Security & Access Management 3

Question 1

What is the function of digital rights management (DRM) in document security?

Accepted Answer

Controls how documents can be used, copied, or distributed after delivery

Answer

DRM enforces usage policies on digital documents, preventing unauthorized copying, printing, forwarding, or editing even after the document reaches the recipient.

Question 2

In the context of document security, 'data at rest' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Stored documents not actively being transmitted or processed

Answer

Data at rest includes documents stored on servers, hard drives, or archives, which require encryption and access controls to prevent unauthorized access.

Question 3

Which secure document destruction method is most appropriate for classified paper records?

Accepted Answer

Cross-cut shredding to DIN 66399 P-4 or higher

Answer

Cross-cut shredding at security level P-4 or higher reduces documents to small particles, making reconstruction virtually impossible for classified material.

Question 4

What does 'chain of custody' mean for sensitive documents?

Accepted Answer

A chronological record documenting who handled a document and when

Answer

Chain of custody documents every transfer of possession of a sensitive document, ensuring accountability and supporting legal or audit requirements.

Question 5

A 'two-person integrity' rule in document handling requires:

Accepted Answer

Two authorized individuals to be present when accessing or handling certain documents

Answer

Two-person integrity prevents a single individual from unilaterally accessing or manipulating highly sensitive documents, reducing insider threat risk.

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CDT Security & Access Management 3