1. What is the primary function of symmetric encryption?
To use the same key for both encryption and decryption
To use a pair of public and private keys for encryption and decryption
To generate hash values for data integrity
To protect data by scrambling it into unreadable formats
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2. Which of the following is a characteristic of asymmetric encryption?
It uses a single key for encryption and decryption
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It requires a shared secret between parties
It uses a pair of keys, one public and one private
It creates a fixed-length hash regardless of data size
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3. Hashing is primarily used for which of the following purposes?
Encrypting data for secure transmission
Verifying data integrity
Generating encryption keys
Compressing data for storage efficiency
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4. What is the main goal of data classification?
To ensure that data is stored efficiently
To organize data for easier retrieval
To categorize data based on its level of sensitivity
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To label data for compliance with regulations
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5. Which of the following best describes data retention?
The process of permanently deleting data
The policy governing how long data should be kept
The classification of data based on its importance
The encryption of data for long-term storage
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6. What is the purpose of logging security events?
To monitor and analyze security incidents
To classify data based on its sensitivity
To encrypt data before transmission
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To ensure data is properly labeled
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7. Which of the following best describes system hardening?
The process of updating software to the latest version
The removal of unnecessary services and features to reduce vulnerabilities
The encryption of sensitive data on the system
The monitoring of system performance and uptime
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8. What is the primary objective of configuration management?
To maintain consistent performance of IT systems
To ensure that systems are configured securely and correctly
To automate the deployment of software updates
To manage user access to IT resources
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