Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 34
Q601:
The two main processes in cryptography are _______ and _______.
A. Encryption & Identification
B. Authentication & Encryption
C. Encryption & Decryption
D. Ciphertext & Clear text
Correct Answer:
C
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Q602:
What is used to decrypt an encrypted message in cryptography?
A. Cipher
B. Key
C. Plaintext
D. Token
Correct Answer:
B
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Q603:
Which control ensures correct data entry in the system?
A. Input Control
B. Output Control
C. Communication Control
D. Access Control
Correct Answer:
A
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Q604:
Which of the following is NOT an example of a biometric trait?
A. Fingerprint
B. Password
C. Iris recognition
D. Facial profiling
Correct Answer:
B
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Q605:
A control that secures access to an organization's database is known as:
A. Input Control
B. Database Control
C. Processing Control
D. Output Control
Correct Answer:
B
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Q606:
The process of identifying a user based on their possession of a plastic card is called _______.
A. Biometric identification
B. Possession-based authentication
C. Behavioral trait verification
D. Data encryption
Correct Answer:
B
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Q607:
Which method in biometrics involves measuring the distances between facial features?
A. Voice print analysis
B. Fingerprint scanning
C. Hand geometry
D. Facial profiling
Correct Answer:
D
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Q608:
Which type of control focuses on the privacy of data outputs from the system?
A. Access Control
B. Output Control
C. Input Control
D. Database Control
Correct Answer:
B
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Q609:
What does a communication control in a network primarily protect?
A. Data integrity
B. User authentication
C. Input accuracy
D. Database structure
Correct Answer:
A
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Q610:
In cryptography, the coded equivalent of plaintext is known as:
A. Clear text
B. Cipher text
C. Cipher
D. Password
Correct Answer:
B
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Q611:
What does an audit trail primarily record in an information system?
A. User activity
B. Keystrokes
C. System errors
D. Hardware malfunctions
Correct Answer:
A
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Q612:
What is the main purpose of an audit log?
A. Record all possible data
B. Record specified activities only
C. Record only user events
D. Record financial data
Correct Answer:
B
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Q613:
Which of the following is not typically included in an audit trail?
A. Login times
B. Terminal in use
C. Network topology
D. Transactions performed
Correct Answer:
C
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Q614:
An audit trail helps to achieve all of the following security objectives EXCEPT:
A. Intrusion detection
B. Individual accountability
C. Reconstruction of events
D. System design correction
Correct Answer:
D
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Q615:
________ is a process to view or record both the keystrokes entered and the computer's response during a session.
A. Event monitoring
B. Session tracking
C. Keystroke monitoring
D. Data logging
Correct Answer:
C
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Q616:
Which type of audit record focuses on user and system events?
A. Event-oriented log
B. System log
C. Session log
D. Access control log
Correct Answer:
A
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Q617:
Intrusion detection aims to identify attempts to ______.
A. Verify transactions
B. Test the system
C. Gain unauthorized access
D. Backup data
Correct Answer:
C
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Q618:
What does variance detection in audit trails help identify?
A. Regular login times
B. Usage anomalies
C. Typical user behavior
D. Daily transactions
Correct Answer:
B
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Q619:
Which type of audit checks the integrity of the source code in financial institutions?
A. Financial audit
B. IS audit
C. Network audit
D. Operational audit
Correct Answer:
B
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Q620:
An IS audit primarily focuses on evaluating ________ of information assets.
A. Availability and confidentiality
B. Availability, confidentiality, and integrity
C. Authenticity and availability
D. Privacy and ownership
Correct Answer:
B