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:

Increase processing speed

Replace software

Reduce storage

Prevent permanent data loss

Which is NOT a type of backup?

Physical backup

Incremental backup

Cloud backup

Full backup

A database is an

unorganized collection of files

computer monitor

internet connection

organized collection of related data

Auditing is used to:

Delete data

Create backups

Monitor and record activities

Encrypt files

Authentication is the process of:

Storing data

Backing up files

Verifying user identity

Printing output

Physical access control may involve:

Encryption

Antivirus

Security personnel

Firewall

Database security refers to

storing data only

protecting a database from unauthorized access

formatting computers

deleting data

Fingerprint unlock on phones is an example of

encryption

auditing

authentication

backup

ATM uses PIN for

authentication

backup

auditing

encryption

Poor database security can cause

better privacy

financial loss

faster processing

improved reputation

Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for

printing files

typing data

repairing hardware only

managing database security

Cloud backup stores data

in keyboard

in printer

in RAM

on internet servers

Encryption converts data into

sound

pictures

readable text

unreadable form

Biometric authentication includes

monitor display

mouse click

typing speed

fingerprint

Physical access control protects

software only

internet

computer hardware location

database tables

Hardware failure may cause

security update

data gain

data loss

faster processing

Stealing sensitive information is called

authentication

encryption

backup

data theft

Malware can

protect data

improve speed

corrupt or delete files

update software

Illegal access to a database is called

formatting

editing

hacking

scanning

Which of the following is a reason for database security?

Remove backups

Increase virus spread

Protect privacy

Slow down system

Which of the following is a program file example?

.jpg

.docx

.mp4

.exe

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

Symbols

Numbers

Binary (0 and 1)

Letters

Which is an example of a file extension?

RAM

CPU

.mp3

BIOS

File extension helps to:

Identify file type

Speed processing

Encrypt data

Delete files

Hacking is:

Data storage

Authorized access

File conversion

Unauthorized access to data

Unauthorized access occurs when:

Someone accesses data without permission

Data is deleted

Files are backed up

Data is encrypted

Which is NOT a consequence of poor database security?

Financial loss

Legal issues

Data loss

Improved reputation

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

Playing games

Managing database security

Browsing internet

Printing files

Encryption protects data:

Only during transmission

During storage and transmission

Only during processing

Only during storage

Auditing helps to:

Speed up processing

Reduce memory

Increase storage

Detect suspicious activities

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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