Tech+ flash cards

Front

What is a computer that stores information for many people at once called?

Back

Server

Front

Which term refers to a number used in authentication devices such as smart cards?

Back

Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Front

What is the function of a modem?

Back

To interface a computer with a telephone network for data and communications

Front

What does Platform as a Service (PaaS) provide?

Back

Application and database services

Front

What is the purpose of encryption?

Back

To scramble characters in a message so it can be seen but not understood unless deciphered

Front

What is a logical network segment comprising a broadcast domain established using managed switches called?

Back

Virtual LAN (VLAN)

Front

What does antivirus software do?

Back

Inspects traffic to locate and block viruses

Front

What is the function of a firewall?

Back

To protect a network by filtering packets

Front

What is the fundamental unit of data representing 0 or 1?

Back

Byte

Front

What does Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) provide?

Back

Encrypted web content using TLS and port 443