Authentication and Authorization Quiz
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What is the main purpose of authentication in information security?

  • Monitor system performance
  • Verify the identity of a user or service (correct)
  • Block unauthorized access
  • Encrypt sensitive data

    • Why are both authentication and authorization essential for a secure solution?

  • They eliminate the need for firewalls
  • They reduce system complexity
  • They improve user interface design
  • They collectively determine the security of a system (correct)

    • What is the primary function of authorization in information security?

  • Install security patches
  • Detect hardware failures
  • Optimize network speed
  • Determine access rights for users or services (correct)

    • How are authentication and authorization different from each other?

    <p>Authentication verifies user identity, while authorization determines access rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of authentication and authorization in protecting information systems and data?

    <p>Positively identify users and control access to applications and IT systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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