What does 'decryption' do?

Converts ciphertext to plaintext

What does API stand for?

Application Programming Interface

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1
What is the main goal of data loss prevention (DLP)?
Store data securely
Detect unauthorized use
Encrypt data
Monitor network traffic
2
What is the main focus of security governance?
User authentication
Data encryption
Network monitoring
Making security decisions
3
What does 'decryption' do?
Encrypts data
Hides data
Compresses data
Converts ciphertext to plaintext
4
What does the term 'plaintext' refer to?
Encrypted data
Data in transit
Data storage
Natural format data
5
Which model enables on-demand network access?
Community cloud
Cloud computing
Hybrid cloud
Private cloud
6
What is the purpose of egress monitoring?
User authentication
Incoming traffic
Outgoing traffic
Data encryption
7
What does 'spoofing' involve?
Encrypting data
Data storage
Faking sending address
Monitoring traffic
8
What is the role of a cryptanalyst?
Study cryptographic techniques
Develop software
Encrypt data
Manage networks
9
What is the function of a checksum?
Detect errors in data
Store data securely
Monitor network traffic
Encrypt data
10
What does the term 'microsegmentation' refer to?
Large network zones
Public cloud storage
Small localized zones
Data encryption
11
What is a whaling attack?
Tricking high-level officials
Data encryption
Network monitoring
Targeting low-level employees
12
What is a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
Accessing resources
Data encryption
Preventing authorized access
Network monitoring
13
What does hashing produce?
Hash value
Ciphertext
Plaintext
Digital signature
14
What is the purpose of a VPN?
Public access
Secure communications
Network monitoring
Data storage
15
What is the main function of a web server?
Provide WWW services
Data storage
Data encryption
Network monitoring
16
What does 'hardening' refer to?
User authentication
Data encryption
Network monitoring
Applying secure configurations
17
What is the purpose of a digital signature?
Store data securely
Monitor network traffic
Encrypt data
Provide data integrity
18
What is the role of configuration management?
Ensure authorized changes
Store data securely
Encrypt data
Monitor network traffic
19
What does encapsulation refer to?
Data storage format
Data transmission method
Data hiding process
Data encryption technique
20
What does API stand for?
Advanced Programming Interface
Application Programming Interface
Application Process Interface
Application Protocol Interface
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What does 'remanence' refer to?
Data encryption
Data storage
Residual information remaining
Network monitoring

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