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Steven Charlton
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Computers
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12th Grade
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Hard
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What is a computer that stores information for many people at once called?
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Server
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Which term refers to a number used in authentication devices such as smart cards?
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Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
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What is the function of a modem?
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To interface a computer with a telephone network for data and communications
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What does Platform as a Service (PaaS) provide?
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Application and database services
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What is the purpose of encryption?
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To scramble characters in a message so it can be seen but not understood unless deciphered
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What is a logical network segment comprising a broadcast domain established using managed switches called?
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Virtual LAN (VLAN)
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What does antivirus software do?
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Inspects traffic to locate and block viruses
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What is the function of a firewall?
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To protect a network by filtering packets
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What is the fundamental unit of data representing 0 or 1?
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Byte
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What does Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) provide?
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Encrypted web content using TLS and port 443
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