Information Security Fundamentals Quiz

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Which encryption method uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?

  • Asymmetric encryption
  • Hash functions
  • Symmetric encryption (correct)
  • Keyless cryptography

What is the primary purpose of intrusion detection systems (IDS)?

  • To prevent unauthorized access to a network
  • To authenticate users for network access
  • To encrypt network traffic
  • To detect and respond to unauthorized network activity (correct)

What does SSL stand for in the context of network security?

  • System Security Layer
  • Standard Socket Layer
  • Secure Socket Layer (correct)
  • Simple Security Layer

Which type of attack involves overwhelming a system or network with a flood of traffic?

<p>DDoS attack (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of least privilege in the context of access control?

<p>Granting users only the access rights and permissions needed to perform their tasks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a packet filtering firewall?

<p>Inspect each packet and make decisions based on the state of the connection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of operating system (OS) hardening?

<p>To remove unnecessary functions and features to reduce the attack surface (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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