QCAA Digital Solutions External Assessment (EA) Practice Test

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• What is the primary function of the Internet Protocol (IP)?
• What does the hashing process achieve?
• What does the ‘S’ in HTTPS indicate?
• The main advantage of a one-time-pad cipher is:
• What type of cipher is more secure against frequency analysis?
• Which of the following best describes the nature of APIs?
• An example of a DDoS attack is primarily associated with which action?
• What does the "Quality of personal information" in the APP require an entity to do?
• What is the main difference between lossy and lossless compression?
• Why is it important for entities to have security measures for personal information?
• What is a condition in algorithms?
• What does open and transparent management of personal information in the APP entail?
• In algorithms, what does assignment refer to?
• What is the main function of the ORDER BY keyword in SQL?
• Which is NOT a principle of visual communication?
• What does the CIA triad in information security stand for?
• What is a key component of the APP regarding the handling of personal information?
• What method is used to verify the integrity of data?
• What does "Access to personal information" in the APP enable an individual to do?
• What term describes the measure of time that packets are delayed during transmission?
• What does self-describing mean in relation to XML?
• What is a common method to mitigate phishing attacks?
• How can elements of visual communication be described?
• What does the term "data integrity" imply?
• What does XML stand for?
• What is the primary goal of using encryption techniques?
• What allows APP entities to give individuals the option of remaining anonymous or using a pseudonym?
• Which is NOT a principle of visual communication?
• What is a Man in The Middle attack?
• What is a characteristic of the RESTful system?
• How many layers are in the OSI model?
• Which scoring approach assesses "effectiveness" in usability?
• What is the basic principle behind the Vigenere cipher?
• Which of the following describes symmetric encryption?
• Which of the following is NOT a method to prevent Man in The Middle attacks?
• In which layer of the OSI model would you find Ethernet, Switches, and Bridges?
• Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for transmitting data using transmission protocols including TCP and UDP?
• Which of the following is NOT a visual communication element?
• Which of the following is an advantage of the one-time-pad cipher?
• Which hashing algorithm is commonly used for password storage?
• The practice of overwhelming a server's normal traffic is known as?
• What does selection in algorithms mean?
• What does the Physical layer of the OSI model relate to?
• What is a disadvantage of symmetric key cryptography?
• What does JSON stand for?
• What is the primary function of HTTP?
• How must companies deal with unsolicited personal information under the APP?
• Which of the following is a method to protect against security threats?
• Which of these is a method to prevent DDoS attacks?
• What does the notification of the collection of personal information in the APP require?
• Which encryption method is historically known as DES?
• What does FTP stand for in the context of data transfer?
• What does API stand for?
• What is the principle behind the collection of sensitive information according to the APP?
• Which type of cipher is ideal for environments where security is of utmost importance?
• What is the primary function of a VPN?
• What do the Australian Privacy Principles (APP) represent?
• Which hashing algorithm is known as a legacy system but still widely used?
• What does the HAVING clause accomplish in SQL?
• Which term describes the modification of data in a way that changes its original meaning?
• The Vigenere cipher is an example of which type of cipher?
• When may an organization adopt, use or disclose a government-related identifier under the APP?
• What distinguishes jitter from latency in network communications?
• In hashing algorithms, what does a "collision" refer to?
• Which layer of the OSI model utilizes IP?
• What does HTTP stand for?
• Why is a Caesar cipher considered weak?
• Which of the following is a method to prevent Man in The Middle attacks?
• What network transmission principle is responsible for poor voice quality in Voice over IP systems?
• What aspect of data security ensures that information is not tampered with?
• How does the INNER JOIN keyword operate in SQL?
• What is a primary disadvantage of the Caesar cipher?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the three main security risks that digital solutions must consider?
• In terms of data communication, what does the term "availability" refer to?
• What notable advantage does AJAX provide for web applications?
• What is the main purpose of REST architecture?
• Which type of attack attempts to overwhelm a network by flooding it with traffic?
• How does the Gronsfeld cipher differ from the Vigenere cipher?
• When an individual requests access to personal information held about them, it is referred to as what?
• Which principle of the CIA triad focuses on ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, and trustworthy?
• How does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) ensure confidentiality for data transmission?
• Which of the following is NOT a visual communication principle?
• What is indicated by the presence of curly brackets in JSON format?
• Which tool is typically used to compensate for the effects of jitter in network communications?
• What is the purpose of modularization in algorithms?
• Which of the following commands can be used to rename a column in a table?
• Which of the following is NOT a symmetric encryption method listed in the syllabus?
• What can collisions in hashing algorithms compromise?
• What is the correct order of all layers of the OSI model?
• What does "personal information" typically include according to the APP?
• What does the term "Use or disclosure of personal information" refer to?
• Which format does JSON use to structure data?
• What principle ensures that elements are visually separated from each other by a clear distance?
• What is the purpose of the GROUP BY clause in SQL?
• What does the APP require concerning records of personal information?
• Why is availability an important aspect of data security?
• What does AJAX stand for?
• What is a key characteristic of phishing attacks?
• What does the WHERE clause do in an SQL statement?
• When does the APP allow the collection of solicited personal information?
• What is a flat-file database?
• Can an individual demand deletion of their personal information under the APP?
• What does a difference in md5 hash digest signify?
• What is the primary purpose of checksums in data communication?
• Which clause can be used alongside SELECT to filter the data returned?
• How can Backdoor attacks be prevented?
• What SQL command is primarily used for data retrieval?
• What is typically included in the features of the Application layer?
• How does IP ensure effective communication across networks?
• How are keys utilized in symmetric encryption?
• What security feature is provided by both SSL and TLS when used with HTTP?
• Which of the following best describes a hash function?
• Which OSI layer is responsible for establishing, managing, and terminating connections?
• True or False: The Australian Privacy Principles are crucial for privacy protection in Australia.
• What layer is responsible for transporting data segments and ensuring error control?
• Why is confidentiality an important aspect of data security?
• Which OSI layer is responsible for routing packets and determining the best path across a network?
• How is "accessibility" defined in usability principles?
• What does the Presentation layer in the OSI model involve?
• What is the role of the JSON protocol?
• What is a key feature of the Feistel cipher approach?
• What defines a Backdoor attack?
• Which method is commonly used to verify pseudocode accuracy?
• Which concept is essential for establishing a focal point in visual communication?
• How many Australian Privacy Principles (APP) are there?
• What is the purpose of a checksum?
• Which layer is responsible for establishing a connection between two physically connected nodes?
• Is JSON generally considered faster and easier to use than XML?
• What is the main responsibility of the Data link layer in the OSI model?
• What is the key difference between monoalphabetic and polyalphabetic ciphers?
• What is the primary function of the Session layer in the OSI model?
• What does direct marketing mean in the context of the APP?
• What defines the dimensions and relationships of visual elements?
• Which is not a layer of the OSI model?
• Which is NOT an element of visual communication?
• A Data Flow Diagram (DFD) consists of which of the following components?
• Which is a characteristic of Blowfish/Twofish algorithms?
• Why is it important to change default passwords to prevent Backdoor attacks?
• Which element of visual communication can provide contrast or emphasis?
• What is a key feature of JSON as a data format?
• In what sublayer of the OSI model does TLS and SSL perform data encryption of network connections?
• What does "learnability" assess in usability principles?
• What does "utility" refer to in usability principles?
• Why is it important for entities to have an up-to-date APP privacy policy?
• How many usability principles does the QCAA list?
• What action can enhance safety when using a software application?
• Under the APP, when can a company use or disclose personal information that it holds?
• What principle can help guide the viewer's eye through the design?
• What describes a sequence in algorithms?
• What is RSA primarily known for?
• What does "effectiveness" indicate in usability principles?
• What does the term "symmetric encryption" imply?
• Do principles of visual communications examine the composition of the visual design as a whole?
• What is meant by "safety" in usability principles?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the basic HTTP verbs?
• What is meant by "Correction of personal information" in the APP?
• What does the "Security of personal information" in the APP specify?
• What action should an APP entity take if it possesses outdated personal information?
• What is the purpose of the CREATE statement in SQL?
• What is the main characteristic of UDP compared to TCP?
• How does asymmetric encryption function?
• What do the acronyms MD5, SHA1, and SHA-2 represent?
• What is the purpose of a content delivery network (CDN)?
• Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to evaluate the success of a hashing algorithm?
• What does hierarchical data represent?
• What is one disadvantage of using flat-file databases?
• What type of VPN technology creates a secure tunnel over the internet?
• Which usability principle is described as the ability for users to make errors and recover from the mistake?
• What function does the ALTER statement serve in SQL?
• What does jitter refer to in networking?
• What is latency in network communication?
• What type of control does the Transport layer provide in the OSI model?
• Latency is defined as what in network communications?
• What aspect of usability ensures that users can quickly learn to navigate a system?
• Which of the following are valid hashing algorithms?
• How is the timeliness of packet delivery measured?
• What distinguishes broadcasting from streaming?
• Which layer of the OSI model is primarily concerned with end-user applications?
• What is the main focus of the Australian Privacy Principles?
• What type of data does TCP ensure is delivered reliably?
• In SQL, which keyword is used to specify the columns to retrieve in a SELECT statement?
• What role does the Application layer play in the OSI model?
• Which of the following is NOT a principle under the APP?
• What is a key difference between JSON and XML?
• Which of the following is a hashing algorithm?
• Which statement correctly describes XML?
• What type of algorithm is AES?
• What is necessary for cross-border disclosure of personal information under the APP?
• Which element of visual communication best describes the area you have to work with?
• What does TCP stand for and what is its role in networking?
• Which hashing algorithm is widely used for securing passwords?
• What does modularization in programming primarily enhance?
• What principle of visual communication best describes the positioning of elements near other elements?
• What does iteration in algorithms primarily involve?
• Which statement accurately represents how hierarchical data is structured?
• What defines relational data in a database?
• Which visual element refers to the distance or area between shapes and forms?
• In the context of usability, what is the significance of accessibility?
• What purpose does the LIKE statement serve in SQL?
• Which SQL command is used to remove a database or table?
• What is a network service guarantee?
• What does AES stand for in the context of encryption?