CAS Security and Compliance Standards

Question 1

What is the primary goal of application security?

Accepted Answer

To prevent unauthorized access and data breaches

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To enhance application speed

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To simplify coding requirements

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To improve application aesthetics

Question 2

Which compliance standard focuses on protecting personal healthcare information?

Accepted Answer

HIPAA

Answer

PCI DSS

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GDPR

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SOX

Question 3

Why is encryption essential in data security?

Accepted Answer

It ensures only authorized users can access data

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It reduces file sizes

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It improves software performance

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It eliminates the need for authentication

Question 4

What is the purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

Accepted Answer

To require multiple forms of user verification

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To allow easy login without passwords

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To speed up system performance

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To disable account recovery options

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)?

Accepted Answer

A European data protection regulation

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A cybersecurity framework for U.S. businesses

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A guideline for software testing

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A best practice for encryption methods

Question 6

What is a security patch?

Accepted Answer

An update that fixes security vulnerabilities

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A backup solution for lost data

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A type of malware protection software

Answer

A setting to disable security features