What is the primary function of antivirus software?

• To identify and stop harmful attacks on your computer or network

• To keep the operating system patched

• To monitor network traffic on a desktop

• To prevent unauthorized users

What is a Kensington lock used for?

• Locking a laptop to prevent theft

• Monitoring network traffic

• Encrypting data

• Installing software updates

Which type of internet connection is often the only option in rural areas?

• Cable Internet

• Satellite Internet

• DSL Internet

• Fiber Internet

What is a Virtual Private Network (VPN) used for?

• To store data securely

• To create a secure connection over the Internet

• To increase internet speed

• To make a secret network hackers can't find

What is the primary reason ISPs provide a greater download speed than upload speed?

• Uploading is more important than downloading.

• It is cheaper to provide more upload speed.

• Downloading is more common than uploading.

• Upload speed does not affect internet performance.

What is data at rest?

• Data that is moving over the Internet

• Data that is being processed by a computer

• Data that is saved and not currently being used

• Data that is being shared with others

Which of the following are small text files that allow websites to save information about you and how you're using their platform?

• Security keys

• Cookies

• Emails

• Apps

What is the main material used in the core of a fiber optic cable?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Copper

• Plastic or Glass

What type of firewall is typically used to protect a single workstation or server?

• Hardware firewall

• Network firewall

• Cloud firewall

• Software firewall

A user has entered a search string into an application and clicked on the Search icon. Which of the following is the NEXT step in the computing process?

• Storage

• Input

• Output

• Process