Network Security and Issues

What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?

• To detect and remove viruses

• To encrypt data

• To intercept network traffic

• To manage user permissions

Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?

• Phishing

• Using a firewall

• Installing antivirus software

• Encrypting data

What is a trojan in the context of network security?

• An application that gives unauthorized access to a system

• A type of virus that replicates itself

• A method of encrypting data

• A physical security measure

How can data theft occur according to the passage?

• By downloading data remotely without authorization

• By using antivirus software

• By encrypting data

• By using a privacy screen

What is the function of a firewall in network security?

• To control which network traffic enters or leaves the network

• To encrypt data

• To provide biometric security

• To shred confidential documents

What is the role of encryption in digital security?

• To change data so it can only be read if a key is known

• To detect and remove spyware

• To provide physical security

• To manage user permissions