Computer Knowledge · General Awareness

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 terms are related to iPhone security?

  1. Blocking use of the iPhone’s camera

  2. Configuring Wi-Fi including trusted SSIDs and passwords

  3. Configuring VPN settings and usage

  4. Blocking Safari (e.g., blocking general web browsing)

  5. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

All are correct statements.

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 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.