Best Practices for Dealing with Forgotten Passwords Quiz
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Which of the following refers to a type of network wherein access is restricted to a group of computers with common workgroup and/or usually in a geographical proximity?

  • local area network (correct)
  • intranet
  • internet
  • VPN
  • Which principle involves incorporating privacy and security considerations into the design of systems and applications?

  • Privacy by design (correct)
  • Role-based access control
  • Intrusion detection
  • Principle of least privilege
  • Which term refers to the accuracy and consistency of data over its lifecycle?

  • Data availability
  • Data authenticity
  • Data integrity (correct)
  • Data confidentiality
  • Which type of attack involves perpetrators disguising a communication from an unknown source as coming from a known or trusted source?

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

    Which term refers to the features of computer systems that contain additional functionalities to avoid system interruption?

    <p>fault tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following addresses the threats, vulnerabilities, and countermeasures that can be utilized to physically protect an enterprise's resources and sensitive information?

    <p>physical security</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following can be a consequence of inadequate information security?

    <p>Financial losses and reputational damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A measure in which developers design systems features which must prevent unauthorized access, alteration, theft, or physical damage to the organization's information resources is known as:

    <p>access control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A mechanism used to configure one computer with more than one network interface and multiple IP addresses as shown in its network directories to provide enhanced and reliable Internet connectivity without compromising efficient performance is known as:

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

    How does information assurance contribute to regulatory compliance?

    <p>By adhering to data protection laws and industry standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a consequence of a data breach in the healthcare sector?

    <p>Compromised patient privacy and legal consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active and synchronous duplicating of all processes and transactions of server on backup servers to prevent any interruption in service is known as:

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

    What is the process of finding and fixing errors in program code called?

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

    What term refers to unauthorized access and misuse of sensitive information?

    <p>Data breach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can smart cards enhance security by storing user passwords?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is information assurance important for businesses?

    <p>It protects critical data and maintains trust</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes faults in system design that could disrupt an organization's operations?

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

    Why is employee training important for information security?

    <p>It empowers individuals to recognize and prevent security threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary goal of information security?

    <p>Maximizing data transmission speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a firewall?

    <p>A combination of hardware and software that prevents unauthorized network access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is non-repudiation in information security?

    <p>The prevention of users from denying the validity of their actions or data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might regularly changing passwords be a concern for end users?

    <p>It increases the workload for end users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a user forgets their password, what is the recommended action?

    <p>Request the password to be resent via registered email</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of not properly updating security software?

    <p>Increased risk of data breaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the better way to deal with a forgotten password, according to the text?

    <p>Request password reset from admin who will then provide a temporary password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of password hashing?

    <p>To irreversibly convert passwords into a fixed-length string of characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the re-type password feature in data registration entries?

    <p>Checks users of their password entries via match-up with the first password</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why would requiring the regular changing of passwords be an area of concern for database administrators?

    <p>Additional workload for database administrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which password is the strongest against brute force attacks, according to the text?

    <p>Passw0rdKoToh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of password hints, according to the text?

    <p>Helps users remember their passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

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