Data Processing Data Security and Privacy

Question 1

What is encryption in the context of data processing?

Accepted Answer

Converting data into a coded format to prevent unauthorized access

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Compressing data to reduce storage requirements

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Organizing data into structured tables

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Validating data for accuracy and completeness

Question 2

Which technique replaces sensitive data with realistic but fictitious values to protect privacy?

Accepted Answer

Data masking

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Data encryption

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Data compression

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Data indexing

Question 3

What is a data breach?

Accepted Answer

An incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to confidential data

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A backup failure that results in permanent data loss

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A scheduled maintenance window that interrupts data processing

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The process of migrating data between two systems

Question 4

Which security principle states that users should only have access to the minimum data required for their job?

Accepted Answer

Principle of Least Privilege

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Role-Based Access Control

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Separation of Duties

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Defense in Depth

Question 5

What does HTTPS provide when data is transmitted between a browser and a web server?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted communication to protect data from eavesdropping

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Faster data transfer speeds compared to HTTP

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Automatic compression of webpage content

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Validation of data accuracy before transmission

Question 6

What is the primary role of a firewall in data security?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

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Encrypting the contents of hard drives to prevent unauthorized access

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Backing up databases to protect against data loss

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Authenticating users before they can access the network

Question 7

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

Accepted Answer

A security process requiring two different forms of verification to grant access

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A method of encrypting data using two separate cryptographic keys

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A technique that validates data twice before it is stored in a database

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A backup system that stores copies of data in two separate locations