Data Masking Quiz

Quiz covering Data Encryption

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1. 1

   Which of the following is the primary purpose of data masking?

2. 2

   Which data masking technique involves replacing a value with a random character from a predefined set, often used to hide names or addresses?

3. 3

   When using the 'Shuffling' masking technique on a column of employee salaries, what is a significant risk that must be managed?

4. 4

   A company needs to provide a customer database to a third-party vendor for testing, but the vendor must not see real credit card numbers. Which approach is most effective for maintaining referential integrity across related tables?

5. 5

   Why is 'Format-Preserving Encryption' (FPE) often preferred over standard AES encryption when masking data in legacy applications?