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Information Security

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Information security involves protecting computer systems and data from unauthorized access, cyber threats, and damage. It is a core part of the computer knowledge section in various banking and government exams. Practicing these concepts helps in understanding digital signatures, network security, and access control effectively.

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Information Security Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a property of access control of multiple related, but independent software systems?

  1. Identity management

  2. SAML (Security Assertion Markup Language)

  3. IdP (Identity Provider)

  4. WS-Security

  5. Single sign-on
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Single sign-on (SSO) is a property of access control of multiple related, but independent software systems. With this property a user logs in once and gains access to all systems without being prompted to log in again at each of them. Conversely, Single sign-off is the property whereby a single action of signing out terminates access to multiple software systems.

Multiple choice

Which of the following characteristics is not directly a feature of Encapsulation?

  1. Protecting integrity

  2. Hierarchy

  3. Restricted access

  4. Bundling of data and methods

  5. Information hiding
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In classical inheritance where objects are defined by classes, classes can inherit attributes and behavior from pre-existing classes called base classes, superclasses, or parent classes. The resulting classes are known as derived classes, subclasses, or child classes. The relationships of classes through inheritance gives rise to a hierarchy.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding smart cards?

  1. A smart card is embedded an integrated circuits.

  2. A smart card can be contactless.

  3. Smart cards can serve as ATM cards.

  4. Smart cards are not affected by malware.

  5. Smart cards can be used as a security token for computers.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

If the account holder's computer hosts malware, the smart card security model may be broken. Malware can override the communication (both input via keyboard and output via application screen) between the user and the application. Man-in-the-browser malware could modify a transaction, unnoticed by the user.

Multiple choice

On which one of the following characters is Biometric security based?

  1. Finger prints and palm recognition only.

  2. Face recognition and voice recognition only.

  3. Hand writing and manual recognition only.

  4. Only (1) and (2)

  5. All (1), (2) & (3)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

Biometric security uses physiological and behavioral characteristics for authentication. This includes fingerprints (the oldest and most widely used), palm prints, facial recognition, voice patterns, and handwriting/signature recognition. All three options listed are valid biometric modalities used in security systems worldwide.

Multiple choice

Cybersquatting

  1. involves registering a domain name to extort their later sale

  2. is prohibited by the US law

  3. is prohibited by the Canadian law

  4. Both (1) and (2)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

(4) Cybersquatting involves registering a domain name to extort their later sale and is prohibited by the US law.