CIW Internet Tech

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What is the purpose of an account lockout?

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To automatically disable a user account after a certain number of failed authentication attempts.

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What does BYOD stand for?

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Bring Your Own Device

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What is a digital certificate used for?

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To authenticate a program or a sender's public key, or to initiate SSL sessions.

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What is the function of IP Security (IPsec)?

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To authenticate and encrypt data to provide security over the Internet.

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What is the role of a hypervisor in computing?

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To run multiple operating systems on a server concurrently.

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What is Kerberos in the context of computer security?

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A proprietary key-management scheme for secure communication.

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What does MDM stand for in the context of BYOD networks?

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Mobile Device Management

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What is the purpose of Network Address Translation (NAT)?

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To hide internal IP addresses from the external network.

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What does non-repudiation ensure in security transactions?

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That a transaction cannot be denied by the parties involved.

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What is the main function of a password manager?

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To generate and store passwords.