CS627 Quiz 1 by VU Topper RM

What is the relationship between CVE and the National Vulnerability Database (NVD)?

1. CVE and NVD are independent and unrelated entities
2. CVE feeds into NVD, providing vulnerability data for analysis and reporting
3. NVD contributes to the development and maintenance of the CVE list
4. NVD is responsible for assigning unique identifiers to vulnerabilities listed in CVE

Correct answer: CVE feeds into NVD, providing vulnerability data for analysis and reporting

What is the minimum key length required for RSA encryption?

1. 1024 bits
2. 512 bits
3. 56 bits
4. 128 bits

Correct answer: 1024 bits

The reversibility of the Feistel Network allows for: A. Protection against brute-force attacks B. Easy key generation

C. Efficient encryption and decryption

D. High-speed data transmission

What is the purpose of cryptography?

1. To provide a way to store data without encryption
2. To provide secure communications in the presence of an adversary/attacker
3. To provide entertainment to people
4. To provide a way to communicate without encryption

Correct answer: To provide secure communications in the presence of an adversary/attacker

Attribute-based access control (ABAC) controls access based on:

A. All of the given

B. User attributes only C. Environmental conditions and policies D. Resource attributes only

What is cryptanalysis?

1. The breaking of secret writing
2. The making of secret writing
3. The analysis of public speaking
4. The analysis of music composition

Correct answer: The breaking of secret writing

Which encryption algorithm was selected as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) by NIST?

1. DES
2. Blowfish
3. Rijndael
4. RSA

Correct answer: Rijndael

Which type of attack involves attempting to recover a password by trying all possible combinations?

1. Dictionary attack
2. Brute force attack
3. Rainbow table attack
4. Replay attack

Correct answer: Brute force attack

What does RBAC stand for?

1. Resource-Based Access Control
2. Role-Based Access Control
3. Role-Based Authorization Control
4. Restricted-Budget Access Control

Correct answer: Role-Based Access Control

Which encryption algorithm is considered asymmetric encryption technique?

1. 3DES
2. AES
3. RSA
4. DES

Correct answer: RSA

Which of the following is a common method for user authentication?

1. All of the given
2. Password-based authentication
3. Multi-factor authentication
4. Biometric authentication

Correct answer: All of the given

Which type of cipher replaces each letter with another letter based on a fixed shift value?

1. One-time pad cipher
2. Rail fence cipher
3. Caesar cipher
4. Vigenere cipher

Correct answer: Caesar cipher