Information Security Quiz

Authentication verifies the identity of a user, while authorization determines the access rights of the user. (correct)

Authorization is used for physical security, while authentication is used for information security.

Authentication determines the access rights of a user, while authorization verifies the identity of the user.

Authentication and authorization are two terms for the same process.

To ensure compatibility with a wide range of devices and systems.

To comply with legal requirements for data encryption standards.

To provide a layered defense against different types of cyber-attacks. (correct)

To make the encryption process faster and more efficient.

To securely store and verify passwords without storing the actual password. (correct)

To make the passwords unreadable to anyone, including the system administrator.

To ensure that passwords are always transmitted in encrypted form.

To allow easy retrieval of forgotten passwords in case of lockouts.

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