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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 security mechanisms encompasses the dealing between the credit card holders, payment processing establishments, the public key certificate authorities, etc?

  1. Secure electronic transaction

  2. Transport layer security

  3. Message authentication code

  4. Proc-Type

  5. Stateful inspection firewall
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This security mechanism encompasses the dealing between the credit card holders, payment processing establishments, the public key certificate authorities, etc.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is termed as Detective controls in cloud security?

  1. These controls are used to upgrade the strength of the system by managing the vulnerabilities.

  2. This control will signal the preventative or corrective controls to address the issue in case of an attack.

  3. These controls reduce the effect of an attack.

  4. These controls are used to prevent any purposeful attack on a cloud system.

  5. These controls reduce the actual vulnerability of a system.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This is true statement as Detective controls are used to detect the attacks, occurring to the system.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are true about deterrent controls in cloud security?

  1. These controls prevent any attack in a cloud system by providing alerts to the system.

  2. These controls are used to upgrade the strength of the system by managing the vulnerabilities.

  3. These controls are used to recover the vulnerabilities of the system.

  4. These controls do not reduce the actual vulnerability of a system.

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

These are the correct statements.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is false about Cisco SecureX framework?

  1. It provides consistent security enforcement throughout the organization.

  2. It provides greater alignment of security policies with business needs.

  3. It provides Integrated global intelligence.

  4. It also provides Cisco Security Intelligence Operations (SIO) service.

  5. Both (3) and (4).
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cisco SecureX framework does not provide that service.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is correct about Vulnerability factor in cyber attacks?

  1. It exploits how easy an organization or government establishment is vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

  2. Due to this factor, a computer network attack disrupts the integrity or authenticity of data.

  3. It creates fear amongst individuals, groups, or societies.

  4. This attacks created direct losses and gained negative publicity.

  5. Both (1) and (2)
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E Correct answer
Explanation

These are the correct statements.

Multiple choice

What are the defending perimeters from the firewalls?

  1. Firewall provides application data validity.

  2. These are used to check the connectivity of the data packets.

  3. Firewalls provide application data security running in remote environment.

  4. All of the above

  5. Both (2) and (3)
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D Correct answer
Explanation

These are correct statements about the firewall.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are false about Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)?

  1. IPS is used to review the network traffic.

  2. IPS does not check the web application traffic.

  3. IPS protects from web server attacks to the web applications.

  4. IPS provides more functionality than IDS (Intrusion Detection System).

  5. Both (2) and (3)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

IPS can not prevent the web based attacks to secure web applications or servers.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are false about Enterprise management system (EMS) tools?

  1. This tools is used mainly for workstations to defend them from the attackers.

  2. This tool configures proxies, turning off risky add-ons, and so on.

  3. This tool centrally manage Web browser settings.

  4. This tool is also used to secure the database.

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

EMS tools is not used to secure database from the attackers. This tool is browser or client specific to provide security.