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Module 8 - Computer and Network Security

Authored by Jhomari Ramirez

Information Technology (IT)

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Module 8 - Computer and Network Security
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of computer security?

To reduce software costs

To increase internet speed

To protect data and thwart hackers

To enhance user experience

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does confidentiality in security refer to?

Providing user authentication

Guaranteeing data integrity

Preventing unauthorized use or disclosure of information

Ensuring data is available to all

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a mechanism for authentication?

Data encryption

Firewalls

Passwords

Network monitoring

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a threat in the context of security?

A successful attack on a system

A person or event posing danger to an asset

A security measure implemented

A type of software vulnerability

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of attack involves unauthorized access to an asset?

Modification

Interception

Interruption

Fabrication

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following describes a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

Eavesdropping on communications

Accessing confidential information

Crashing a server

Modifying data in transit

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of access control?

To encrypt sensitive data

To monitor network traffic

To determine and enforce who can access resources

To enhance system performance

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