Skill Assessment Test
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What is network security?
The practice of protecting computer networks from threats and attacks
The practice of managing network performance
The practice of monitoring network traffic
The practice of configuring network devices
What does “firewall” refer to in network security?
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic
A type of virus
A network monitoring tool
A type of encryption
Which protocol is commonly used for secure communication over the internet?
HTTPS
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
What is the purpose of “encryption”?
To protect data by converting it into a secure format
To monitor network traffic
To manage network performance
To configure network devices
Which of the following is a type of network attack?
Denial of Service (DoS)
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Phishing
All of the above
What does “VPN” stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Public Network
Virtual Protected Network
Virtual Physical Network
What is the purpose of a “proxy server”?
To act as an intermediary between a user and the internet
To store data
To encrypt data
To configure network devices
Which tool is commonly used for network penetration testing?
Nmap
Wireshark
Burp Suite
All of the above
What does “IDS” stand for in network security?
Intrusion Detection System
Information Detection System
Internet Detection System
Internal Detection System
What is the purpose of “two-factor authentication”?
To add an extra layer of security by requiring two forms of authentication
To encrypt data
To monitor network traffic
To configure network devices
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