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What is the first step in the data processing cycle?

Output

Processing

Input (correct)

Storage

Which of the following is an example of structured data?

Email messages

Word processing files

Video files

Social Security numbers (correct)

What role does Structured Query Language (SQL) play in structured data?

It is used to generate non-relational database schemas.

It enables queries on structured data. (correct)

It organizes data into visual formats.

It defines how unstructured data is processed.

Which type of data is primarily used in airline reservation systems?

Structured data Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes unstructured data compared to structured data?

It lacks a predefined data model or schema. Signup and view all the answers

In the processing step of the data processing cycle, what occurs?

Input data is transformed into a useful format. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following formats is considered unstructured data?

Email logs Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is typically contained within relational databases (RDBMS)?

Structured data Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of confidentiality ensure regarding message access?

Only the sender and intended recipient can access the message. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to integrity when a message's content is changed after being sent?

Integrity is lost. Signup and view all the answers

Which principle prevents one party from denying the sending or receiving of a message?

Non-repudiation Signup and view all the answers

How can access control mechanisms be defined?

They determine who should access specific resources. Signup and view all the answers

What does an interception attack primarily cause?

Loss of confidentiality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of role management in access control?

User-side permissions management. Signup and view all the answers

Which process ensures that the origin of an electronic message is correctly identified?

Authentication Signup and view all the answers

In the context of non-repudiation, what is essential for ensuring that a sender cannot deny sending a message?

Data integrity and authenticity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of data processing?

To convert data into useful information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of useful information?

Timely, accurate, and complete Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of the marks distribution in the course?

Final Exam accounts for 40 marks Signup and view all the answers

What does information represent?

Classified or organized data with meaning Signup and view all the answers

What are the contents of the course regarding internet security protocols?

Covers protocols like SSL and HTTPS Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the course, what does PKI stand for?

Public Key Infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the data processing cycle?

It improves data salience by restructuring data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the course topics?

Role of artificial intelligence in security Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a passive attack?

To obtain unauthorized access to information Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of active attacks?

They involve modifying the information in some way. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a potential consequence of a security breach?

The confidentiality, integrity, or availability of resources may be compromised. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of attack steals information without the owner’s knowledge?

Passive attack Signup and view all the answers

What is critical for protecting vital information within networks?

Providing authentication and access control Signup and view all the answers

In the context of security, what does 'asset' refer to?

Both physical and logical resources Signup and view all the answers

How is a passive attack different from physical theft?

Data theft usually goes unnoticed by the owner. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of attack mentioned?

Bypass attack Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does email primarily represent?

Semi-structured data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of network security?

Unauthorized access prevention Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of data is NOT typically classified as machine-generated unstructured data?

MS Office documents Signup and view all the answers

What is a main duty of network administrators concerning network security?

To adopt preventive measures against threats Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a computer network?

A collection of connected computers and devices that communicate using protocols Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for implementing network security measures?

To protect against hackers and malware Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an aspect of effective network security?

It prevents unauthorized access and monitors network activity Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of unstructured data types?

They lack a predefined data model Signup and view all the answers

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What is the first step in the data processing cycle?

Which of the following is an example of structured data?

What role does Structured Query Language (SQL) play in structured data?

Which type of data is primarily used in airline reservation systems?

What characterizes unstructured data compared to structured data?

In the processing step of the data processing cycle, what occurs?

Which of the following formats is considered unstructured data?

What type of data is typically contained within relational databases (RDBMS)?

What does the principle of confidentiality ensure regarding message access?

What happens to integrity when a message's content is changed after being sent?

Which principle prevents one party from denying the sending or receiving of a message?

How can access control mechanisms be defined?

What does an interception attack primarily cause?

What is the focus of role management in access control?

Which process ensures that the origin of an electronic message is correctly identified?

In the context of non-repudiation, what is essential for ensuring that a sender cannot deny sending a message?

What is the primary purpose of data processing?

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of useful information?

Which of the following is a component of the marks distribution in the course?

What does information represent?

What are the contents of the course regarding internet security protocols?

In the context of the course, what does PKI stand for?

What is the significance of the data processing cycle?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the course topics?

What is the primary goal of a passive attack?

What is a characteristic of active attacks?

Which of the following describes a potential consequence of a security breach?

Which type of attack steals information without the owner’s knowledge?

What is critical for protecting vital information within networks?

In the context of security, what does 'asset' refer to?

How is a passive attack different from physical theft?

Which of the following is NOT a type of attack mentioned?

What type of data does email primarily represent?

Which of the following is a component of network security?

Which of the following types of data is NOT typically classified as machine-generated unstructured data?

What is a main duty of network administrators concerning network security?

Which of the following best defines a computer network?

What is a primary reason for implementing network security measures?

Which of the following describes an aspect of effective network security?

What is a characteristic feature of unstructured data types?

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