CompTIA Sec+ SY0-701: Domain 3, Quiz 2
These flashcards cover key concepts in data security, such as encrypted data, geographic restrictions, and data classification for personal emails.
Which of the following is considered non-human-readable data?
a. Printed financial reports
b. Bar graph depicting quarterly profits
c. Encrypted email message
d. Organizational policy in PDF format
Encrypted email message
Encrypted email message is the correct answer because it is transformed into a format unreadable without decryption.
Key Terms
Which of the following is considered non-human-readable data?
a. Printed financial reports
b. Bar graph depicting quarterly profits
c. Encrypted email message
d. Organizational policy in PDF format
Encrypted email message
Encrypted email message is the correct answer because it is transformed into a format unread...
An organization wants to ensure that its data cannot be accessed outside the United States due to regulatory requirements. Which method would be most appropriate?
a. Geographic restrictions
b. Hashing
c. Tokenization
d. Encryption
Geographic restrictions
Geographic restrictions are correct because they enforce limitations based on the user’s geo...
In the context of data classifications, which type of data would likely include personal emails?
a. Restricted
b. Private
c. Public
d. Critical
Private
Private is the correct answer because it refers to personal data and is not meant for unauthorized viewing.<...
Which term describes data actively being processed or used by applications?
a. Data segmentation
b. Data in use
c. Data at rest
d. Data in transit
Data in use
Data in use is the correct answer because it refers to data currently being processed or utilized.
An organization is considering a backup solution where the backup data is immediately usable and can take over instantly in case of a primary system failure. Which site consideration is this?
a. Hot
b. Geographic dispersion
c. Cold
d. Warm
Hot
Hot is the correct answer because a hot site is ready for immediate activation with up-to-date data.
A company is considering a backup strategy that involves creating point-in-time representations of data that can be used for faster recovery. What are they considering?
a. Snapshots
b. Journaling
c. Replication
d. Frequency
Snapshots
Snapshots are the correct answer because they capture the state of data at a specific point in time.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which of the following is considered non-human-readable data? a. Printed financial reports | Encrypted email message Encrypted email message is the correct answer because it is transformed into a format unreadable without decryption. |
An organization wants to ensure that its data cannot be accessed outside the United States due to regulatory requirements. Which method would be most appropriate? a. Geographic restrictions | Geographic restrictions Geographic restrictions are correct because they enforce limitations based on the user’s geographic location. |
In the context of data classifications, which type of data would likely include personal emails? a. Restricted | Private Private is the correct answer because it refers to personal data and is not meant for unauthorized viewing. |
Which term describes data actively being processed or used by applications? a. Data segmentation | Data in use Data in use is the correct answer because it refers to data currently being processed or utilized. |
An organization is considering a backup solution where the backup data is immediately usable and can take over instantly in case of a primary system failure. Which site consideration is this? a. Hot | Hot Hot is the correct answer because a hot site is ready for immediate activation with up-to-date data. |
A company is considering a backup strategy that involves creating point-in-time representations of data that can be used for faster recovery. What are they considering? a. Snapshots | Snapshots Snapshots are the correct answer because they capture the state of data at a specific point in time. |
Which of the following is crucial for ensuring an organization has the necessary resources to handle future growth and demands? a. Backups | Capacity planning Capacity planning is the correct answer because it involves assessing future resource needs based on growth forecasts and other factors. |
A company is moving its infrastructure to the cloud but wants to use AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure services for different operations. What approach is the company using? a. Platform diversity | Multi-cloud systems Multi-cloud systems is the correct answer because it refers to using multiple cloud providers. |
What data classification would be most appropriate for a company’s press releases that get shared openly? a. Confidential | Public Public is the correct answer because it pertains to data intended for open dissemination. |
For a company wanting to ensure its application remains accessible even when several servers fail simultaneously, what concept should it focus on? a. Tabletop exercises | High availability High availability is the correct answer because it is specifically about ensuring systems remain accessible despite failures. |
Which strategy involves segmenting a network into smaller parts to improve performance and security? a. Obfuscation | Segmentation Segmentation is the correct answer because it divides a network into separate parts or segments. |
A company runs a sit-down test to determine how its staff responds to a hypothetical security breach by running a drill of the concept. What type of testing is the company employing? a. Tabletop exercises | Tabletop exercises Tabletop exercises are the correct answer because they involve discussions based on fictional scenarios to prepare for real-world events. |
In which data state is information most vulnerable to unauthorized interception while being transferred between systems? a. Data in transit | Data in transit Data in transit is the correct answer because it refers to data moving between systems or networks, making it susceptible to interception. |
A company wants to hide the true nature of its data, making it hard for unauthorized individuals to understand, without changing the original data or using any keys. Which method would be most appropriate? a. Hashing | Obfuscation Obfuscation is the correct answer because it involves making the data or code more difficult to understand without altering its structure. For example, Base64 does not add to confidentiality. |
What is the primary goal of using Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems in data centers? a. Load balancing | Providing short-term power during outages Providing short-term power during outages is the correct answer because UPS systems deliver power for a limited duration during power interruptions. |