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.

1 / 20

Which of the following statements is wrong?

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

No arguments are available for usp_EnableCellVisibility

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

usp_DisableCellVisibility opens all the symmetric keys that were previously opened

2 / 20

Which SQL Server feature ensures data is encrypted at rest and in transit?

Dynamic Data Masking

Always Encrypted

Row-Level Security

Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

3 / 20

Which of the following statements is true?

All of the above

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

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

SQL Server 2008 offers three authentication mode options

4 / 20

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

usp_GetSecLabelDetails

usp_GetUserLabel

fn_Dominates

usp_GetCurrentUserLabel

5 / 20

Fill in the missing code to create a column encryption key using Always Encrypted:

CREATE COLUMN ENCRYPTION KEY MyColumnEncryptionKey
WITH VALUES (
    COLUMN_MASTER_KEY = MyColumnMasterKey,
    ALGORITHM = '___',
    ENCRYPTED_VALUE = 0x...);

RSAOAEP

DES

AES_256

RSA_OAEP

6 / 20

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

To encrypt data backups

To encrypt data in use

To encrypt data in transit

To encrypt data at rest

7 / 20

Which condition in the where clause will return the login identification name of the user?

UserName = SUSER_NAME()

UserName = USER()

UserName = SUSER_SNAME()

UserName = CURRENT_USER()

8 / 20

TDE database encryption is performed at what level?

Domain

Column

Page

Row

9 / 20

Which of the following authentication modes is more secure?

Windows Authentication

Row-Level Security

Mixed Mode

SQL Server Authentication

10 / 20

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

11 / 20

What API determines whether Windows password policies are enforced for SQL Server logins?

ValidatePasswordPolicy

NetValidatePolicy

NetValidate

NetValidatePasswordPolicy

12 / 20

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

Certificate Key Encryption

Certificate Encryption

Symmetric Key Encryption

Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)

13 / 20

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

Row-Level Security

Always Encrypted

Dynamic Data Masking

Column-Level Encryption

14 / 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!';

AES_256

DES

3DES

RSA

15 / 20

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

To deny permissions to users or roles

To create a new user or role

To revoke permissions from users or roles

To provide permissions to users or roles

16 / 20

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

Always Encrypted

Column-Level Encryption

Dynamic Data Masking

Row-Level Security (RLS)

17 / 20

What is the right code to back up a certificate?

USE Master GO BACKUP CERTIFICATE MySQLCert TO FILE = 'C:tempMySQLCert' WITH PRIVATE 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 BACKUP CERTIFICATE MySQLCert TO FILE = 'C:tempMySQLCert' WITH PUBLIC 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')

18 / 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';

19 / 20

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

To create a certificate for encrypting data

To create a certificate for user authentication

To create a certificate for database mirroring

To create a certificate for backup encryption

20 / 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

@authenticator

@add_authenticator

key_GUID

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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!