Security Measures MCQs with Answers

What is the process of making encrypted text readable again called?

• A.Encryption
• B.Encoding
• C.Decryption
• D.Hashing

What is the process called where data is transformed from a readable format to an encoded version?

• A.Decryption
• B.Encryption
• C.Compression
• D.Encoding

Past Paper MCQ

What is the art of writing secret code words called?

• A.Cryptography
• B.Cryptanalysis
• C.Steganography
• D.Encoding

What is the minimum required length for a Wi-Fi password according to standard security protocols?

• A.6 characters
• B.8 characters
• C.10 characters
• D.12 characters

What is the process called that converts information into a secret code to hide its true meaning?

• A.Compression
• B.Decryption
• C.Encoding
• D.Encryption

What type of certificate ensures that a user or a website is legitimate?

• A.Digital Certificate
• B.SSL Certificate
• C.Authentication Certificate
• D.Encryption Certificate

Which of the following methods is used to protect a device from unauthorized access?

• A.Password protection
• B.Biometric authentication
• C.Two-factor authentication
• D.All of these

What is the primary function of the software tool 'John the Ripper'?

• A.Disk encryption
• B.Network scanning
• C.Virus detection
• D.Password cracking

What is the science of encrypting and decrypting information called?

• A.Cryptography
• B.Cryptanalysis
• C.Steganography
• D.Cryptology

What type of system monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules?

• A.Proxy Server
• B.Firewall
• C.Intrusion Detection System
• D.Antivirus