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The quantum algorithm that threatens RSA encryption by factoring large integers efficiently is ________ Algorithm.
- Shor's
- Effectiveness / PUE
- Differential Privacy / DP
- Nature-based / Biological
Answer: Shor's
Shor's Algorithm factors integers in polynomial time on quantum computers, breaking RSA which relies on factoring difficulty. Requires fault-tolerant quantum computers not yet available. Critical for post-quantum cryptography planning.
The practice of regularly auditing AI systems for bias and performance is called AI ________.
- Web Application / DAST
- Auditing / Assessment
- Canary
- CARTOSAT / EOS
Answer: Auditing / Assessment
AI Auditing involves systematic evaluation of models for fairness, accuracy, robustness, and compliance. Tools include bias detection frameworks, performance metrics, and third-party assessments. Critical for responsible AI deployment.
The AI approach that ensures humans can monitor and override automated decisions is called human ________.
- Differential Privacy / DP
- Red Team / Penetration
- Coherence
- in-the-loop
Answer: in-the-loop
Human-in-the-loop (HITL) ensures human oversight of AI decisions, especially in high-stakes domains. Critical for accountability, error correction, and ethical compliance. Complements human-on-the-loop supervision.
The initiative for global cooperation on cybersecurity capacity building is called Global Cybersecurity ________.
- Response
- Forum / Index
- Masked
- Continuous
Answer: Forum / Index
ITU Global Cybersecurity Index assesses national cybersecurity commitment; forums facilitate knowledge sharing. India ranks high in GCI. Critical for international cybersecurity questions.
The protocol that enables secure remote access to network devices is called ________.
- SSH
- SPADEX
- TDMA
- NPCI
Answer: SSH
SSH (Secure Shell) encrypts remote command execution and file transfer, replacing insecure Telnet. Critical for secure network administration.
The practice of defining security policies as code for automated enforcement is called Security as ________.
- IPR / Intellectual Property Rights
- Code / Policy as Code
- Astra
- Model / Pipeline
Answer: Code / Policy as Code
Security as Code (Open Policy Agent, AWS Config Rules) defines policies in declarative code, enabling version control, testing, and automated enforcement. Critical for scalable security governance.
The pattern that isolates external system interactions for testability is called ________ Pattern.
- Events / Messages
- Vector
- Code / Policy as Code
- Adapter / Anti-Corruption Layer
Answer: Adapter / Anti-Corruption Layer
Adapter/ACL patterns wrap external APIs, translating between internal models and external interfaces. Critical for maintainable integrations and testing.
The platform that enables online verification of educational certificates is called ________.
- ASVS / Application Security Verification Standard
- India
- AI-based / Machine Learning
- Academic Bank of Credits / DigiLocker
Answer: Academic Bank of Credits / DigiLocker
ABC stores academic credits digitally; DigiLocker stores certificates. Both enable instant verification for admissions, jobs, reducing fraud.
The initiative for global cooperation on AI safety and governance is called Global Partnership on ________.
- Tokenization
- chmod
- Artificial Intelligence / GPAI
- e-Filing Portal
Answer: Artificial Intelligence / GPAI
GPAI (founded 2020) brings together experts for responsible AI development: research, policy, best practices. India is founding member. Critical for international AI governance questions.
The protocol that enables automatic discovery of network services and devices is called ________ Discovery Protocol.
- kube-scheduler
- Worm
- LLDP / CDP
- ASVS / Application Security Verification Standard
Answer: LLDP / CDP
LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol, IEEE) and CDP (Cisco Discovery Protocol) enable devices to advertise identity/capabilities. Critical for network management and troubleshooting.
The practice of automatically remediating security misconfigurations in cloud environments is called ________ Remediation.
- Aadhaar
- LCH Prachand
- Automated / Self-Healing
- Code
Answer: Automated / Self-Healing
Automated remediation uses policies and scripts to fix misconfigurations (e.g., close public ports) without manual intervention. Critical for scalable cloud security operations.
The pattern that decouples producers and consumers of messages using an intermediary is called ________ Architecture.
- Publish-Subscribe / Message Queue
- Cellular / Biological
- Columnar
- Domain-Driven Design / DDD
Answer: Publish-Subscribe / Message Queue
Pub-Sub uses brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) for asynchronous communication, enabling scalability and resilience. Critical for event-driven and microservices architectures.
The platform that enables online payment of government fees and taxes is called ________.
- BharatKosh / e-Payments
- Maintainable
- Semiconductor
- e₹-UPI / Digital Rupee
Answer: BharatKosh / e-Payments
BharatKosh consolidates government payment gateways for fees, taxes, donations. Supports UPI, cards, netbanking. Critical for cashless governance and financial inclusion.
The international organization that develops global telecommunications standards is called International ________ Union.
- Rain
- Telecommunication / ITU
- Tree / Acyclic Graph
- LLDP / CDP
Answer: Telecommunication / ITU
ITU (UN agency) develops technical standards for telecom, spectrum allocation, and digital development. India actively participates in ITU standardization processes.
The protocol that enables secure key exchange over insecure channels is called ________ Key Exchange.
- dimensions
- Diffie-Hellman
- IPR / Intellectual Property Rights
- Forecasting
Answer: Diffie-Hellman
Diffie-Hellman enables two parties to establish shared secret over public channel, foundation for TLS, SSH. Critical for understanding cryptographic protocols in network security.
The practice of continuously monitoring cloud environments for threats and anomalies is called Cloud ________.
- Frequency
- Security Monitoring / CNAPP
- -a
- kube-scheduler
Answer: Security Monitoring / CNAPP
Cloud Security Monitoring (part of CNAPP - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms) uses AI/ML to detect threats, misconfigurations, and anomalies in real-time. Critical for proactive cloud defense.
The architectural pattern that organizes code by business capability rather than technical layer is called ________ Architecture.
- Artifact / Model Registry
- Augmented
- Domain-Driven Design / DDD
- Green / Energy-Efficient
Answer: Domain-Driven Design / DDD
DDD aligns software structure with business domains: entities, aggregates, bounded contexts. Improves maintainability and team autonomy. Critical for complex enterprise application design.
The initiative that provides digital infrastructure for land records modernization is called Digital India Land Records ________.
- h+1
- Carbon / Emissions
- Modernisation Programme / DILRMP
- Incident
Answer: Modernisation Programme / DILRMP
DILRMP digitizes land records, integrates with Aadhaar, enables online mutation, and reduces disputes. Critical for property rights, credit access, and governance transparency.
The concept of digital public goods refers to open-source software, open data, and open standards that serve the ________.
- Masked
- Public Interest / Common Good
- Security Monitoring / CNAPP
- Offline
Answer: Public Interest / Common Good
Digital Public Goods (UN definition) are open solutions addressing SDGs: health, education, finance. India contributes: MOSIP (identity), Sunbird (education), DIVOC (vaccination). Critical for global development questions.
The network architecture that uses programmable data planes for custom packet processing is called ________ Networking.
- LCH Prachand
- Privilege
- Reversibility / Recoverability
- P4 / Programmable
Answer: P4 / Programmable
P4 (Programming Protocol-Independent Packet Processors) enables custom packet processing logic in switches/routers. Supports innovation in telemetry, security, and traffic engineering. Critical for next-gen network research questions.