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WorksheetsData Transmission and Security Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is a protocol in data transmission?
A type of computer
A set of rules for sending data
A kind of software
A type of cable
Which of these is a common data transmission protocol?
HTTPS
HTML
USB
JPEG
What does HTTPS stand for?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Simple
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Standard
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol System
Why is HTTPS more secure than HTTP?
It uses a faster internet connection
It encrypts the data being sent
It uses more servers
It is newer
What is encryption?
Turning data into a secret code
Making data larger
Sending data faster
Deleting data
Which of these is a way to keep data secure?
Sharing passwords
Using strong passwords
Writing passwords on paper
Using the same password everywhere
What is a firewall?
A wall made of fire
A security system for networks
A type of virus
A computer game
What is a virus in terms of computers?
A type of software that helps computers
A harmful program that can damage data
A computer game
A type of hardware
What is a password?
A secret word or phrase used to access something
A type of computer program
A type of data
A type of network
What is a data breach?
When data is safely stored
When data is accessed without permission
When data is deleted
When data is shared with friends
What is a potential security threat when transmitting data over a network?
Eavesdropping
Packet sniffing
Firewalls
Encryption
What is the purpose of a packet sniffer in the context of data transmission security?
To prevent unauthorized access
To encrypt data
To diagnose network problems
To gain unauthorized access
What is spoofing in the context of data transmission security?
Pretending to be another computer
Encrypting data
Monitoring network traffic
Blocking network traffic
What is the purpose of SSL and TLS in data transmission security?
To prevent DoS attacks
To create private secure connections
To encrypt data across a network
To authenticate users
Which of the following would not be suitable for Lossy Compression?
Images
Music
Videos
Text
