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- November 28, 2024
Question 01
Which of the following describes the principle of Data Minimization under GDPR?
A. Collecting only the necessary personal data
B. Processing personal data in a fair and lawful manner
C. Ensuring personal data is accurate and up to date
D. Protecting personal data from unauthorized access
Correct Answer: A. Collecting only the necessary personal data
Explanation: Data Minimization under GDPR means collecting only the personal data necessary for the specified purpose. Other options relate to other GDPR principles, such as Lawfulness and Fairness.
Question 02
Which cloud computing model involves shared resources among multiple organizations with a common interest?
A. Private Cloud
B. Community Cloud
C. Public Cloud
D. Hybrid Cloud
Correct Answer: B. Community Cloud
Explanation: A Community Cloud involves multiple organizations with shared resources and interests. A Private Cloud serves a single organization, while Public Cloud involves sharing resources with unrelated customers.
Question 03
Which of the following techniques is used to hide sensitive data by replacing it with useless characters?
A. Tokenization
B. Data Masking
C. Hashing
D. Encryption
Correct Answer: B. Data Masking
Explanation: Data Masking involves replacing sensitive data with useless characters to protect it while still allowing the data to be used. Tokenization and Hashing are different methods of protecting data, and Encryption secures data in transit or at rest.
Question 04
Which type of cloud deployment model allows a customer to use multiple cloud providers to meet various needs?
A. Private Cloud
B. Hybrid Cloud
C. Multi-Cloud
D. Public Cloud
Correct Answer: C. Multi-Cloud
Explanation: A Multi-Cloud environment involves using resources from multiple cloud providers. Hybrid Cloud combines private and public clouds, while Private Cloud and Public Cloud refer to single cloud models.
Question 05
What is the main purpose of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) in cloud security?
A. To manage user identities and access controls
B. To encrypt data at rest
C. To protect web applications from common threats
D. To distribute traffic across multiple servers
Correct Answer: C. To protect web applications from common threats
Explanation: A WAF protects web applications from threats like cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection. Managing access, encrypting data, and distributing traffic are handled by different systems.
Question 06
Which of the following cloud security measures involves securing the communication between a web browser and a cloud service?
A. Symmetric Encryption
B. Asymmetric Encryption
C. SSL/TLS
D. Hashing
Correct Answer: C. SSL/TLS
Explanation: SSL/TLS is used to secure communication between a web browser and a cloud service by encrypting data in transit. Symmetric and Asymmetric Encryption are methods of encrypting data, and Hashing is for ensuring data integrity.
Question 07
Which principle of information security ensures that data is protected from unauthorized modification?
A. Availability
B. Integrity
C. Confidentiality
D. Non-repudiation
Correct Answer: B. Integrity
Explanation: Integrity ensures that data is protected from unauthorized modification. Availability ensures data is accessible when needed, Confidentiality protects data from unauthorized access, and Non-repudiation ensures that a transaction or action cannot be denied by its initiator.
Question 08
What is the primary goal of using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) in a cloud environment?
A. To manage data encryption
B. To isolate tenants in a multi-tenant environment
C. To create a secure connection over a public network
D. To detect unauthorized access attempts
Correct Answer: C. To create a secure connection over a public network
Explanation: A VPN is used to create a secure and encrypted connection over a public network, ensuring the confidentiality of the data transmitted. Data encryption, tenant isolation, and access detection are handled by other systems.
Question 09
Which cloud deployment model combines both private and public cloud resources?
A. Community Cloud
B. Multi-Cloud
C. Hybrid Cloud
D. Public Cloud
Correct Answer: C. Hybrid Cloud
Explanation: A Hybrid Cloud combines private and public cloud resources to meet different organizational needs. Community Cloud involves shared resources, and Multi-Cloud uses resources from multiple providers.
Question 10
Which security mechanism ensures that cloud data is encrypted while being processed, without exposing it to unauthorized users?
A. Homomorphic Encryption
B. Disk Encryption
C. Data Masking
D. Tokenization
Correct Answer: A. Homomorphic Encryption
Explanation: Homomorphic Encryption allows data to be processed while still encrypted, preventing unauthorized users from accessing it. Disk Encryption protects data at rest, while Data Masking and Tokenization protect data by obscuring or substituting it.
Question 11
Which cloud security process involves identifying the root cause of incidents to prevent their recurrence?
A. Problem Management
B. Incident Management
C. Disaster Recovery
D. Change Management
Correct Answer: A. Problem Management
Explanation: Problem Management focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of incidents to prevent them from recurring. Incident Management deals with resolving incidents as they occur, while Disaster Recovery focuses on restoring services.
Question 12
Which risk management strategy involves eliminating a risk by discontinuing the associated activity?
A. Risk Mitigation
B. Risk Transference
C. Risk Acceptance
D. Risk Avoidance
Correct Answer: D. Risk Avoidance
Explanation: Risk Avoidance involves eliminating a risk by discontinuing the associated activity. Risk Mitigation reduces the risk, Risk Transference shifts it to another party, and Risk Acceptance involves accepting the potential consequences.
Question 13
Which international standard provides best practices for information security management systems?
A. ISO/IEC 27001
B. PCI DSS
C. HIPAA
D. NIST SP 800-53
Correct Answer: A. ISO/IEC 27001
Explanation: ISO/IEC 27001 is an international standard for information security management systems. PCI DSS focuses on payment card data, HIPAA addresses healthcare data, and NIST SP 800-53 is for federal information systems.
Question 14
Which of the following is an access control model that ensures data is modified only by authorized individuals?
A. Bell-LaPadula Model
B. Biba Model
C. Discretionary Access Control (DAC)
D. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Correct Answer: B. Biba Model
Explanation: The Biba Model is designed to protect data integrity by ensuring that only authorized individuals can modify it. Bell-LaPadula focuses on confidentiality, DAC allows data owners to control access, and RBAC assigns access based on roles.
Question 15
What is the primary function of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system in cloud environments?
A. To manage user identities and access controls
B. To centralize and analyze security logs
C. To encrypt data at rest and in transit
D. To configure firewall rules and policies
Correct Answer: B. To centralize and analyze security logs
Explanation: A SIEM system centralizes and analyzes security logs to identify and respond to potential threats. It does not manage access, encrypt data, or configure firewalls directly, but it helps monitor the cloud environment for security threats.
Question 16
Which cloud service model provides infrastructure, including virtual machines, storage, and networking, to customers?
A. SaaS
B. PaaS
C. IaaS
D. DaaS
Correct Answer: C. IaaS
Explanation: IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides customers with virtual machines, storage, and networking resources. SaaS provides software, PaaS provides a platform for application development, and DaaS refers to desktop virtualization services.
Question 17
Which risk response strategy involves transferring the risk to another party through outsourcing or insurance?
A. Risk Mitigation
B. Risk Acceptance
C. Risk Transference
D. Risk Avoidance
Correct Answer: C. Risk Transference
Explanation: Risk Transference involves sharing or transferring the risk to another party, such as through outsourcing or insurance. Risk Mitigation reduces the risk, Risk Acceptance involves taking no action, and Risk Avoidance eliminates the risk.
Question 18
Which of the following security technologies is designed to protect data at rest in a cloud environment?
A. Homomorphic Encryption
B. Disk Encryption
C. SSL/TLS
D. Tokenization
Correct Answer: B. Disk Encryption
Explanation: Disk Encryption secures data at rest in a cloud environment. Homomorphic Encryption allows data to be processed while encrypted, SSL/TLS secures data in transit, and Tokenization replaces sensitive data with tokens.
Question 19
Which operational process focuses on meeting or exceeding service level agreements (SLAs) in cloud environments?
A. Change Management
B. Incident Management
C. Service Level Management
D. Capacity Management
Correct Answer: C. Service Level Management
Explanation: Service Level Management ensures that cloud services meet or exceed the terms defined in the SLA. Change Management handles modifications, Incident Management resolves incidents, and Capacity Management ensures resources meet demand.
Question 20
Which risk management process involves prioritizing risks based on their potential impact and likelihood?
A. Risk Mitigation
B. Risk Assessment
C. Risk Transference
D. Risk Avoidance
Correct Answer: B. Risk Assessment
Explanation: Risk Assessment involves identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing risks based on their potential impact and likelihood. Risk Mitigation, Transference, and Avoidance are strategies for managing risks after they have been assessed.
