Data Transmission Security Quiz

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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential security threat when transmitting data over a network?
Eavesdropping
Packet sniffing
Firewalls
Encryption
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a packet sniffer in the context of data transmission security?
To prevent unauthorized access
To encrypt data
To diagnose network problems
To gain unauthorized access
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of network connection is particularly vulnerable to packet sniffing?
Wired PAN
Public WiFi
Mobile broadband
Bluetooth
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is spoofing in the context of data transmission security?
Pretending to be another computer
Encrypting data
Monitoring network traffic
Blocking network traffic
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do hardware firewalls contribute to data transmission security?
Filter unwanted traffic
Monitor traffic and block suspicious activity
Encrypt data
Prevent unauthorized access
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of encryption in data transmission security?
To diagnose network problems
To prevent unauthorized access
To monitor network traffic
To filter unwanted traffic
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of SSL and TLS in data transmission security?
To prevent DoS attacks
To create private secure connections
To encrypt data across a network
To authenticate users
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