SS2 DP SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2026 – Regent school of science

Welcome to your SS2 DP SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2026

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One importance of backup is:

Replace software

Increase processing speed

Reduce storage

Prevent permanent data loss

Which is NOT a type of backup?

Cloud backup

Incremental backup

Physical backup

Full backup

A database is an

internet connection

unorganized collection of files

computer monitor

organized collection of related data

Auditing is used to:

Create backups

Encrypt files

Delete data

Monitor and record activities

Authentication is the process of:

Storing data

Printing output

Backing up files

Verifying user identity

Physical access control may involve:

Antivirus

Encryption

Security personnel

Firewall

Database security refers to

storing data only

deleting data

protecting a database from unauthorized access

formatting computers

Fingerprint unlock on phones is an example of

authentication

encryption

backup

auditing

ATM uses PIN for

encryption

backup

auditing

authentication

Poor database security can cause

improved reputation

financial loss

faster processing

better privacy

Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for

managing database security

typing data

repairing hardware only

printing files

Cloud backup stores data

in keyboard

on internet servers

in RAM

in printer

Encryption converts data into

unreadable form

pictures

sound

readable text

Biometric authentication includes

monitor display

mouse click

typing speed

fingerprint

Physical access control protects

internet

software only

database tables

computer hardware location

Hardware failure may cause

faster processing

data gain

security update

data loss

Stealing sensitive information is called

encryption

backup

data theft

authentication

Malware can

improve speed

update software

protect data

corrupt or delete files

Illegal access to a database is called

hacking

scanning

formatting

editing

Which of the following is a reason for database security?

Slow down system

Protect privacy

Increase virus spread

Remove backups

Which of the following is a program file example?

.jpg

.mp4

.docx

.exe

At the basic level, all file content is stored as:

Binary (0 and 1)

Symbols

Numbers

Letters

Which is an example of a file extension?

CPU

BIOS

RAM

.mp3

File extension helps to:

Identify file type

Encrypt data

Speed processing

Delete files

Hacking is:

Unauthorized access to data

Data storage

Authorized access

File conversion

Unauthorized access occurs when:

Data is encrypted

Files are backed up

Data is deleted

Someone accesses data without permission

Which is NOT a consequence of poor database security?

Data loss

Improved reputation

Financial loss

Legal issues

Which is a role of a Database Administrator (DBA)?

Managing database security

Browsing internet

Printing files

Playing games

Encryption protects data:

During storage and transmission

Only during processing

Only during transmission

Only during storage

Auditing helps to:

Detect suspicious activities

Speed up processing

Reduce memory

Increase storage

SECTION BTHEORY

Discuss the importance of backup in database security

Explain how encryption protects data.

Describe the importance of auditing in database systems

Explain the roles and responsibilities of the following in database security: a. Database Administrator (DBA) b. Users

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