Computer Networking: Security Quiz

What is the primary goal of network security?

• To increase network speed

• To ensure data is transmitted quickly

• To maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability

• To reduce network costs

Which of the following is a principle of cryptography?

• Data visualization

• Network routing

• Message integrity

• Data compression

What does SSL stand for?

• Secure System Layer

• Simple Socket Layer

• Simple System Layer

• Secure Socket Layer

Who are the characters commonly used in network security examples?

• Sam, Alex, and Chris

• Tom, Jerry, and Spike

• John, Jane, and Max

• Alice, Bob, and Trudy

What is a common attack method used by intruders?

• Data encryption

• Network optimization

• Eavesdropping

• Data compression

What is the purpose of a digital signature?

• To speed up transactions

• To compress files

• To encrypt data

• To verify the sender's identity

What does the term 'plaintext' refer to?

• Data in transit

• Encrypted data

• Unencrypted data

• Data at rest

In symmetric key cryptography, what do Alice and Bob share?

• Private keys

• Digital certificates

• Public keys

• Symmetric keys

What is the role of a firewall?

• To encrypt data

• To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To increase network speed

• To manage user access

What is a denial of service attack?

• An attack that prevents legitimate users from accessing services

• An attack that speeds up network traffic

• An attack that encrypts data

• An attack that steals data