U1 B3 - Lesson 21-Data-Transmission-Security-Issues

What must a user have to listen to network data?

• A password

• Access to the network

• A special device

• A software license

What does a packet sniffer instruct your computer to do?

• Ignore all network data

• Inspect all data transmitted over a network

• Delete all network data

• Encrypt all network data

What is required for a device to access data using a packet sniffer?

• A wireless connection

• A direct connection to the network

• A high-speed internet connection

• A VPN service

How is every computer connected to the internet identified?

• By a number

• By a username

• By a password

• By a color

What can spoofing allow an attacker to do?

• Access private data

• Improve internet speed

• Increase storage capacity

• Enhance graphics

What type of attack can spoofing be used to perform?

• Denial of Service attack

• Phishing attack

• Malware attack

• Ransomware attack

How can spoofing make an IP address appear?

• Like a legitimate source of data

• Like a virus

• Like a game

• Like a music file

What can attackers do after spoofing IP addresses?

• Send masses of data to overload the network

• Increase download speeds

• Improve video quality

• Enhance sound clarity

What is the purpose of investing in data transmission security?

• To increase data speed

• To reduce storage costs

• To mitigate the opportunity of threats affecting us

• To enhance user interface design

Which of the following is a common method of protecting against network security threats?

• Firewalls

• Data compression

• Cloud storage

• User interface design