Role-based access control MCQs in DBMS

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: September 23, 2024

1. What is the primary purpose of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) in a DBMS?
   a) To encrypt data stored in the database
   b) To define user roles and assign permissions based on these roles
   c) To manage database performance
   d) To handle database backups and recoveryAnswer: b) To define user roles and assign permissions based on these roles
2. In RBAC, what is a “role”?
   a) A set of data encryption keys
   b) A specific function or job description within the organization
   c) A collection of permissions assigned to users
   d) A set of database tablesAnswer: c) A collection of permissions assigned to users
3. What is the main benefit of using RBAC over Discretionary Access Control (DAC)?
   a) RBAC is simpler to implement and manage in large organizations
   b) RBAC provides finer-grained access control
   c) RBAC eliminates the need for authentication
   d) RBAC allows for more flexible permission assignmentsAnswer: a) RBAC is simpler to implement and manage in large organizations
4. Which of the following best describes the concept of “least privilege” in RBAC?
   a) Users are given the maximum permissions possible
   b) Users are granted only the permissions necessary to perform their roles
   c) Users can only access data related to their personal information
   d) Users have unlimited access to all database resourcesAnswer: b) Users are granted only the permissions necessary to perform their roles
5. In RBAC, what does “role inheritance” refer to?
   a) The ability of a role to inherit permissions from another role
   b) The process of transferring data ownership between users
   c) The mechanism to automatically grant permissions to new users
   d) The process of encrypting user passwordsAnswer: a) The ability of a role to inherit permissions from another role
6. Which of the following statements is true about role assignments in RBAC?
   a) Roles can be assigned to users directly or through groups
   b) Roles are assigned based on user preferences
   c) Each user can have only one role at a time
   d) Roles are assigned based on the user’s location in the organizationAnswer: a) Roles can be assigned to users directly or through groups
7. What is a “role hierarchy” in the context of RBAC?
   a) A system for encrypting roles
   b) A hierarchical structure where roles can inherit permissions from other roles
   c) A method for creating multiple roles with identical permissions
   d) A way to restrict role assignments to specific departmentsAnswer: b) A hierarchical structure where roles can inherit permissions from other roles
8. In RBAC, what is the difference between “role-based” and “attribute-based” access control?
   a) Role-based access control uses attributes to determine permissions, while attribute-based access control uses roles.
   b) Role-based access control assigns permissions based on roles, while attribute-based access control assigns permissions based on user attributes.
   c) Role-based access control is less flexible than attribute-based access control.
   d) Attribute-based access control does not use roles at all.Answer: b) Role-based access control assigns permissions based on roles, while attribute-based access control assigns permissions based on user attributes.
9. What is the typical role of a “security administrator” in an RBAC system?
   a) To manage database performance
   b) To handle data encryption
   c) To define roles, assign permissions, and manage role assignments
   d) To perform regular backups of the databaseAnswer: c) To define roles, assign permissions, and manage role assignments
10. How does RBAC help in regulatory compliance and auditability?
    a) By providing detailed logs of all database transactions
    b) By simplifying the process of granting and revoking permissions
    c) By ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive data according to their roles
    d) By automating the encryption of all dataAnswer: c) By ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive data according to their roles
11. In RBAC, what is a “user role assignment”?
    a) The process of creating a new database table
    b) The action of assigning a role to a user or group of users
    c) The process of encrypting user data
    d) The assignment of roles to database objectsAnswer: b) The action of assigning a role to a user or group of users
12. What is the role of “permission” in an RBAC system?
    a) To define the data encryption standards
    b) To determine the actions a user can perform on database objects
    c) To manage user authentication methods
    d) To create and modify database schemasAnswer: b) To determine the actions a user can perform on database objects
13. What does “RBAC” stand for?
    a) Role-Based Access Control
    b) Random-Based Access Control
    c) Resource-Based Access Control
    d) Role-Based Authentication ControlAnswer: a) Role-Based Access Control
14. Which RBAC component specifies what operations a user can perform on database objects?
    a) Role
    b) Permission
    c) User
    d) SessionAnswer: b) Permission
15. In RBAC, how can roles be used to simplify user management?
    a) By assigning roles based on user preferences
    b) By grouping permissions into roles and assigning roles to users rather than managing individual permissions
    c) By automatically generating roles for each user
    d) By encrypting user dataAnswer: b) By grouping permissions into roles and assigning roles to users rather than managing individual permissions

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