#1
Which of the following is considered Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Favorite color
Birthdate
Favorite book
Favorite food
#2
What does the acronym PII stand for in the context of information security?
Personal Identification Item
Private Information Identifier
Personally Identifiable Information
Protected Internet Identity
#3
Which of the following is a best practice for securely storing PII?
Storing data in plaintext
Implementing strong encryption
Sharing passwords across teams
Regularly exposing data to external networks
#4
Which of the following is a physical safeguard for protecting PII?
Encryption
Firewalls
Locked cabinets
Biometric authentication
#5
In the context of PII security, what does the principle of 'Accuracy' emphasize?
Timely deletion of data
Ensuring data is correct and up-to-date
Maximizing data storage
Ignoring data accuracy
#6
What does GDPR stand for in the context of data protection?
General Data Protocol Regulation
Global Data Privacy Rule
General Data Protection Regulation
Global Data Processing Requirement
#7
In the context of PII security, what is encryption used for?
To hide data from unauthorized users
To speed up data processing
To compress data files
To organize data in databases
#8
Which of the following is a common method to prevent phishing attacks in PII security?
Firewalls
Antivirus software
Two-factor authentication
Data encryption
#9
What is the purpose of a data breach notification under various data protection regulations?
To inform affected individuals and authorities about the breach
To hide the occurrence of the breach
To promote the breached company
To sell the breached data
#10
Which of the following is a common type of social engineering attack targeting PII?
Malware
Phishing
Firewall breach
Data encryption
#11
What does the term 'Data Minimization' refer to in the context of PII security?
Maximizing the use of collected data
Minimizing the amount of collected and processed data
Ignoring collected data
Deleting all collected data
#12
What is the significance of consent in the context of PII processing?
It is not relevant to PII processing
It allows unrestricted use of PII
It ensures individuals agree to the collection and use of their PII
It only applies to government organizations
#13
Which of the following is an example of two-factor authentication?
Username and password
Fingerprint and PIN
Security question and answer
Email address and phone number
#14
What does HIPAA regulate in terms of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?
Financial transactions
Healthcare data
E-commerce transactions
Social media usage
#15
What is the main purpose of a Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) in PII compliance?
To identify and mitigate privacy risks
To enforce data retention policies
To analyze website traffic
To determine data access permissions
#16
Which international standard focuses on information security management systems and includes PII security requirements?
ISO/IEC 27001
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 20000
#17
What role does a Data Protection Officer (DPO) play in ensuring PII compliance?
Enforcing data access permissions
Conducting security audits
Monitoring employee productivity
Ensuring compliance with data protection laws
#18
Which regulatory framework focuses on the protection of personal data within the European Union?
#19
What is the purpose of a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) in PII compliance?
To request a data breach notification
To access and review one's own PII held by an organization
To encrypt PII
To initiate a denial-of-service attack