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Configuring Secure Connectivity for Encrypted Client–Server Database Communication

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What is the primary risk of database communication over an unencrypted channel?

a: Data corruption Explanation

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b: Eavesdropping (Man-in-the-middle attacks) Explanation

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c: Increased latency Explanation

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d: Storage overflow Explanation

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Which of these best describes 'Ciphertext'?

a: Data that is unencrypted and easily readable Explanation

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b: A password used to access a database Explanation

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c: Plaintext data transformed using an algorithm and key Explanation

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d: A special type of database index Explanation

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What does the SSL/TLS protocol ensure during data transit?

a: Only data compression Explanation

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b: Only database performance Explanation

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c: Encryption, Authentication, and Integrity Explanation

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d: Only user authorization Explanation

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In secure communication, what is the purpose of the 'Handshake'?

a: To close the connection securely Explanation

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b: To establish cryptographic settings and keys before data transfer Explanation

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c: To back up the database data Explanation

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d: To authenticate the user's password Explanation

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In the handshake process, what is sent by the server to prove its identity?

a: Plaintext data Explanation

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b: A Digital Certificate Explanation

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c: The session key Explanation

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d: A database query Explanation

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