SQL Server Security and Encryption: Expert-Level Quiz

SQL Server Security and Encryption - Expert-Level Quiz

This expert-level quiz will challenge your knowledge and skills in securing SQL Server environments. From advanced encryption techniques to comprehensive security practices, this quiz covers everything you need to know to protect your data and ensure compliance. This is tailored for seasoned professionals looking to validate their expertise and stay ahead in the field.

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Complete the script to enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) on a database:

ALTER DATABASE MyDatabaseSET ___ ON;

ENCRYPTION

TDE

ENCRYPT

SECURITY

2 / 20

What is the purpose of the GRANT statement in SQL Server?

To provide permissions to users or roles

To revoke permissions from users or roles

To create a new user or role

To deny permissions to users or roles

3 / 20

Which of the following retrieves a SecurityLabel instance describing the subject label of the current database user?

usp_GetUserLabel

usp_GetSecLabelDetails

usp_GetCurrentUserLabel

fn_Dominates

4 / 20

Which SQL Server feature allows you to encrypt data using a certificate?

Certificate Encryption

Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

Certificate Key Encryption

Symmetric Key Encryption

5 / 20

How many optional password policies are available for SQL Server logins?

6 / 20

TDE database encryption is performed at what level?

Row

Column

Domain

Page

7 / 20

Which of the following statements is wrong?

No arguments are available for usp_EnableCellVisibility

usp_DisableCellVisibility opens all the symmetric keys that were previously opened

usp_EnableCellVisibility opens all the symmetric keys that are mapped to security labels

On SQL Server 2012 you can use the Contained Database feature to create a user without a login

8 / 20

What is the purpose of the CREATE CERTIFICATE statement in SQL Server?

To create a certificate for user authentication

To create a certificate for backup encryption

To create a certificate for encrypting data

To create a certificate for database mirroring

9 / 20

What is missing in the following script?

____________ MyCertificate
TO FILE = 'C:\Backup\MyCertificate.cer'
WITH PRIVATE KEY (
FILE = 'C:\Backup\MyCertificate.pvk',
ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD = 'StrongPassword123!');

BACKUP CERTIFICATE

BACKUP ASYMMETRIC KEY

BACKUP SYMMETRIC KEY

BACKUP ENCRYPTION KEY

10 / 20

What is the primary purpose of Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) in SQL Server?

To encrypt data in use

To encrypt data backups

To encrypt data in transit

To encrypt data at rest

11 / 20

What is the right code to back up a certificate?

USE Master GO BACKUP CERTIFICATE MySQLCert TO FILE = 'C:tempMySQLCert' WITH PUBLIC KEY (file='C:tempMySQLCertKey', ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword2')

USE Master GO BACKUP CERTIFICATE MySQLCert TO SUBJECT = 'C:tempMySQLCert' WITH PRIVATE KEY (file='C:tempMySQLCertKey', ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword2')

USE Master GO BACK CERTIFICATE MySQLCert TO FILE = 'C:tempMySQLCert' WITH PRIVATE KEY (file='C:tempMySQLCertKey', ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword2')

USE Master GO BACKUP CERTIFICATE MySQLCert TO FILE = 'C:tempMySQLCert' WITH PRIVATE KEY (file='C:tempMySQLCertKey', ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword2')

12 / 20

Which of the following functions decrypts data by using a symmetric key?

DECRYPTBYKEYAUTOASYMKEY

DECRYPTBYASYMKEY

DECRYPTBYSYMKEY

DECRYPTBYKEYAUTOCERT

13 / 20

Which SQL Server feature allows you to control access to rows in a table based on the user executing a query?

Dynamic Data Masking

Column-Level Encryption

Row-Level Security (RLS)

Always Encrypted

14 / 20

Which of the following SQL Server features allows you to mask sensitive data in query results?

Dynamic Data Masking

Row-Level Security

Always Encrypted

Column-Level Encryption

15 / 20

Which of the following statements is true?

All of the above

If you use mixed authentication mode, you should enable the DBA’s Windows account

Microsoft’s best practice recommendation is that you use Windows authentication mode whenever possible

SQL Server 2008 offers three authentication mode options

16 / 20

Which of the fields must be 1 using an authenticator in the following code?

EncryptByKey ( key_GUID , { 'cleartext' | @cleartext }    [, { add_authenticator | @add_authenticator }     , { authenticator | @authenticator } ] )

@cleartext

@add_authenticator

key_GUID

@authenticator

17 / 20

Fill in the missing code to create a symmetric key for encryption in SQL Server:

CREATE SYMMETRIC KEY MySymmetricKey

WITH ALGORITHM = ___ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD = 'StrongPassword123!';

3DES

DES

RSA

AES_256

18 / 20

What SQL Server feature would you use to obfuscate data in query results without changing the data in the database?

Row-Level Security

Dynamic Data Masking

Column-Level Encryption

Always Encrypted

19 / 20

What is the return type of CertName field in vwVisibleLabels?

VARCHAR(256)

NVARCHAR(256)

INT

XML

20 / 20

Which of the following scripts would you use to create a master key?

CREATE ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyMasterStrongPassword';

CREATE MASTER ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword';

CREATE MASTER KEY BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword';

CREATE MASTER KEY ENCRYPTION BY PASSWORD='MyStrongPassword';

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Prepare to test your expertise with this practical SQL Server Security and Encryption quiz tailored for experts seeking to validate their skills. As regulatory demands intensify globally, organizations must prioritize secure data management strategies.

In addition, as data breaches and cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, ensuring the security and integrity of your database is paramount. SQL Server offers robust security features and encryption mechanisms that safeguard sensitive data against unauthorized access and tampering.

Take this quiz to evaluate your knowledge of implementing security and encryption controls integral to safeguarding valuable databases.

Best of luck!