Google Cloud SQL - Data encryption in Cloud SQL MCQ

Google Cloud SQL – 25 – Data encryption in Cloud SQL MCQ

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1. What is the primary purpose of data encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

Enforcing strict data validation

Enhancing query performance

Reducing storage costs

Protecting data from unauthorized access

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2. Which encryption standard is used for data at rest encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

AES 128-bit

DES 64-bit

RSA 2048-bit

AES 256-bit

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3. What is data at rest encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

Encryption of data stored on physical storage media

Encryption of data during transmission

Encryption of data in backups only

Encryption of data in temporary storage

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4. Which encryption method is used for data in transit encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

DES

RSA

SSL/TLS

AES

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5. How can you enable encryption in transit for a Google Cloud SQL instance?

By specifying an encryption key

By using the AES algorithm

By default, it's always enabled

By enabling it in the Google Cloud Console

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6. Which aspect of data encryption ensures that data remains unreadable even if unauthorized access occurs?

Data encryption

Data validation

Data classification

Data masking

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7. What is the purpose of encryption keys in data encryption?

To store encrypted data

To generate random data

To perform data compression

To decrypt encrypted data

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8. Which encryption protocol is commonly used for securing data in transit between a client and a Google Cloud SQL instance?

HTTPS

AES

SSL/TLS

SSH

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9. What does SSL/TLS stand for in the context of data encryption?

Sensitive Security Layer/Textual Language System

Secure Socket/Transport Layer Service

Secure Storage Layer/Transport Layer Security

Secure Sockets Layer/Text Layer Security

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10. Which type of data encryption ensures that data remains confidential during transmission between a client and a database instance?

Data in transit encryption

Data at rest encryption

Data at backup encryption

Data in memory encryption

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11. How is data at rest encryption implemented in Google Cloud SQL?

By selecting a specific encryption algorithm

By default for all new instances

By using customer-managed keys

By enabling it through the gcloud command

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12. What is the primary advantage of enabling data in transit encryption for a Google Cloud SQL instance?

Protection of data during transmission

Improved query performance

Reduced storage costs

Simplified data validation

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13. Which encryption standard is used for data at rest encryption in Google Cloud SQL to provide strong security?

SHA-256

RSA 128-bit

HMAC

AES 128-bit

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14. What should you consider when enabling data in transit encryption for your Google Cloud SQL instance?

It's only applicable to data backups

It requires a separate encryption service

You must manually encrypt each database record

Your client application should support SSL/TLS connections

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15. What aspect of data encryption ensures that encrypted data has not been tampered with?

Data confidentiality

Data masking

Data integrity

Data accessibility

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16. What are SSL/TLS certificates used for in data encryption?

To generate encryption keys

To compress data

To store encrypted data

To secure data in transit

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17. What is one practical consideration when implementing data encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

Maintain outdated SSL/TLS certificates

Avoid using encryption keys

Ensure application compatibility with SSL/TLS connections

Use weak encryption algorithms for better performance

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18. Which of the following is not a benefit of data encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

Reduced storage space

Protection against unauthorized access

Compliance with data protection regulations

Enhanced data integrity

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19. What should you do to ensure that encrypted data remains recoverable in case of data loss?

Delete encryption keys

Implement strong access controls

Disable data encryption

Perform regular data backups

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20. When designing a schema for your database, what should you consider regarding data encryption?

Classify data based on sensitivity for selective encryption

Use plain text to avoid encryption complexity

Avoid backups of encrypted data

Apply encryption to all data indiscriminately

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21. In Google Cloud SQL, what is used for data at rest encryption by default?

AES 256-bit

No encryption is used by default

AES 128-bit

RSA 2048-bit

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22. What is the primary purpose of encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

Simplifying data validation

Enhancing query performance

Reducing storage costs

Protecting data from unauthorized access

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23. Which encryption standard is considered strong and is commonly used for data at rest encryption in Google Cloud SQL?

AES 128-bit

DES 64-bit

RSA 512-bit

AES 256-bit

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24. What is the significance of data encryption in databases?

To eliminate the need for data backups

To minimize data storage costs

To protect data confidentiality and integrity

To maximize query performance

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25. What should you consider when implementing data encryption for your Google Cloud SQL instance to ensure data integrity?

Perform data encryption only during backups

Regularly update SSL/TLS certificates

Implement strong access controls

Use weak encryption keys for faster encryption

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Google Cloud SQL – Data encryption in Cloud SQL MCQ