Access Control Quiz
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Which of the following best describes access control in computer security?

  • A system that includes measures such as biometric scans and metal locks
  • A system that controls access to computer-based information systems (correct)
  • A system that includes measures such as encryption and social barriers
  • A system that controls access to physical facilities only
  • What are the entities that can perform actions in an access control system called?

  • Subjects (correct)
  • Facilities
  • Objects
  • Resources
  • What are the entities representing resources to which access may need to be controlled called?

  • Resources
  • Objects (correct)
  • Facilities
  • Subjects
  • Which of the following is NOT a measure included in access control?

    <p>Firewalls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does access control in computer security include?

    <p>Authentication, authorization, and audit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four main components of access control in computer security?

    <p>The four main components of access control in computer security are identification, authentication, authorization, and accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of access control in a physical facility or computer-based information system?

    <p>The purpose of access control is to enable an authority to control access to areas and resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of measures included in access control?

    <p>Some examples of measures included in access control are physical devices, biometric scans, metal locks, digital signatures, encryption, social barriers, and monitoring by humans and automated systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the entities representing resources to which access may need to be controlled called?

    <p>The entities representing resources to which access may need to be controlled are called objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the entities that can perform actions in an access control system?

    <p>The term used to describe the entities that can perform actions in an access control system is subjects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Access Control Overview

    • Access control is a system that controls access to physical facilities and computer-based information systems
    • It includes authentication, authorization, and auditing
    • It involves various measures, including physical devices, biometric scans, digital signatures, encryption, and social barriers

    Key Components of Access Control

    • Subjects: entities that can perform actions in the system
    • Objects: entities representing resources to which access needs to be controlled

    Access Control Models and Techniques

    • Includes various techniques, such as Single Sign-on and Kerberos
    • Involves access control administration and monitoring

    Threats to Access Control

    • Intrusion detection is necessary to prevent unauthorized access
    • Various threats can compromise access control measures

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    Test your knowledge on access control with this quiz! Learn about identification, authentication, authorization, accountability, single sign-on, Kerberos, access control models, techniques, technologies, administration, monitoring, intrusion detection, and threats to access control.

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