Data Encryption Techniques in MongoDB: Advanced-Level Quiz

Data Encryption Techniques in MongoDB Quiz

This quiz covers MongoDB’s encryption features, including encryption at rest, field-level encryption, and secure data transfer through TLS/SSL. You’ll test your understanding of encryption methods, key management, and how MongoDB safeguards data in transit and storage. Good luck!

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Which encryption option secures communication between MongoDB clients and servers?

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

Role-based encryption

Field-level encryption

Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

2 / 20

MongoDB’s data encryption at rest is available in both the Community and Enterprise editions. True or False?

True

False

3 / 20

Which type of encryption does MongoDB use by default for data at rest in MongoDB Enterprise?

MD5

DES

RSA-2048

AES-256

4 / 20

MongoDB only supports encryption with AES-128 for data at rest. True or False?

True

False

5 / 20

Enabling TLS/SSL encryption in MongoDB helps protect data in transit and at rest. True or False?

True

False

6 / 20

What is the purpose of the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) in MongoDB?

To integrate with external key management solutions for data encryption

To create indexes

To configure role-based access

To manage log rotations

7 / 20

What role does a Key Vault play in MongoDB’s Client-Side Field-Level Encryption (FLE)?

Manages database backups

Controls user authentication

Optimizes query execution

Stores encryption keys for field-level encryption

8 / 20

Which encryption standard is used by MongoDB for client-side field-level encryption?

SHA-256

DES

RSA

AES-256-GCM

9 / 20

Which MongoDB feature allows encrypted fields to be queried using equality operators?

Aggregation pipeline

Server-side encryption

Random encryption

Deterministic encryption

10 / 20

Which MongoDB command is used to enable data encryption at rest?

db.adminCommand({ enableEncryption: true })

Data encryption at rest is enabled through configuration settings, not a command

mongo --enableEncryption

db.enableEncryption()

11 / 20

MongoDB Atlas automatically enables encryption for all data at rest on its clusters. True or False?

True

False

12 / 20

In MongoDB, where are encryption keys for data at rest stored by default when using a local keyfile?

On the server’s file system

In the admin database

Within the MongoDB database

In a MongoDB collection

13 / 20

In MongoDB, server logs are automatically encrypted if data encryption at rest is enabled. True or False?

True

False

14 / 20

In MongoDB, which encryption approach is recommended for encrypting highly sensitive information, such as user passwords or financial data?

Client-side field-level encryption

AES-128

Transport Layer Security (TLS)

Collection-level encryption

15 / 20

Field-level encryption in MongoDB encrypts specific fields within documents rather than the entire document. True or False?

True

False

16 / 20

What does the MongoDB encryptionAtRest feature protect?

User authentication

Data during transmission

Role permissions

Data stored on disk

17 / 20

MongoDB Atlas automatically rotates encryption keys for data at rest on a predefined schedule. True or False?

True

False

18 / 20

MongoDB's encryption at rest can be integrated with cloud key management services like AWS KMS, Azure Key Vault, and Google Cloud KMS. True or False?

True

False

19 / 20

Which of the following is true about MongoDB client-side field-level encryption?

It encrypts indexes automatically

It is applied only to entire databases

It enables encryption of specific fields before sending data to the server

It is supported in the MongoDB Community Edition

20 / 20

For encryption at rest, which storage engine must MongoDB use?

WiredTiger

InnoDB

mmapv1

RocksDB

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Data Encryption Techniques in MongoDB focuses on the methods used to secure data by encrypting it at various levels within the MongoDB environment.

This quiz covers data-at-rest and data-in-transit encryption strategies to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with security standards.

It is ideal for those responsible for securing MongoDB data, implementing encryption strategies, and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations in production environments.