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Cloud security

Quiz by Gaurav Sharma

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  • Q1
    What is a primary benefit of using encryption in cloud security?
    It protects sensitive data from unauthorized access
    It restricts access to cloud services
    It eliminates the need for backups
    It increases the speed of data transfer
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a common security protocol used in cloud services?
    HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
    TLS (Transport Layer Security)
    SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
    FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) in cloud security?
    To simplify the user login process
    To create backup copies of data
    To store more data in the cloud
    To enhance account security by requiring multiple forms of verification
    30s
  • Q4
    What is a potential risk of not properly configuring cloud storage settings?
    Increased processing speed
    Improved data redundancy
    Reduced costs of cloud services
    Data may be exposed to unauthorized users
    30s
  • Q5
    What does the principle of least privilege entail in cloud security?
    Access levels should be the same for every user
    Users should have unlimited access to all resources
    All data should be publicly accessible
    Users should have the minimum level of access necessary to perform their job functions
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the main purpose of a Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)?
    To provide visibility and control over cloud service usage and security
    To manage physical data centers
    To improve internet connectivity
    To increase data storage capacity
    30s
  • Q7
    What type of attack does a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) exploit in cloud environments?
    It installs malware remotely
    It targets the availability of services by overwhelming them with traffic
    It encrypts data for ransom
    It steals sensitive data from users
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a key advantage of using containerization for security in cloud environments?
    It guarantees data encryption by default
    It isolates applications to prevent them from affecting each other
    It eliminates the need for any security measures
    It automatically scales up resources during an attack
    30s
  • Q9
    What is a common feature of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools in cloud security?
    They organize files in the cloud
    They enhance network speed
    They perform regular system updates
    They monitor and protect sensitive data from being shared or leaked
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an essential component of a Cloud Security Policy?
    Guidelines for incident response and data breach management
    A list of all cloud vendors used
    Instructions for shutting down cloud services
    A detailed hardware inventory
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is a type of cloud security control that focuses on protecting data at rest?
    VPN
    Access Control
    Encryption
    Firewall
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary purpose of a cloud access security broker (CASB)?
    To provide cloud computing resources
    To back up cloud data
    To manage cloud billing
    To enforce security policies between cloud service users and providers
    30s
  • Q13
    Which security control specifically helps in ensuring data integrity in cloud environments?
    Firewalls
    Hashing
    Antivirus software
    Multi-factor authentication
    30s
  • Q14
    What security measure is essential for protecting against unauthorized access to cloud resources?
    DDoS protection
    Data encryption
    Content delivery network
    Authentication
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following cloud security controls is primarily used to monitor and log activities within the cloud environment?
    Encryption
    Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
    Identity and Access Management (IAM)
    Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
    30s

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