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What is a firewall?
A physical barrier
A network security device
An encryption method
A virus protection software
What does “phishing” refer to?
A type of virus
A type of hacking
A method of stealing sensitive information
A security protocol
Which protocol is used for secure communication over the internet?
HTTP
FTP
SSH
SSL/TLS
What is the purpose of an “antivirus” software?
To protect against unauthorized access
To detect and remove malware
To encrypt data
To monitor network traffic
What does “VPN” stand for?
Virtual Private Network
Virtual Protected Network
Virtual Privacy Network
Verified Private Network
Which type of attack involves overwhelming a system with traffic?
Phishing
DoS
Malware
Brute Force
What is a “zero-day” vulnerability?
A known but unpatched security flaw
A recently discovered security flaw
A flaw with no available fix
A flaw that is patched on the same day
What does “encryption” do?
It hides data
It converts data into a secure format
It monitors data
It deletes data
What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication?
To provide extra security
To simplify login processes
To backup data
To monitor user activity
What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
A virus requires a host to spread, while a worm does not
A worm is more dangerous than a virus
A virus is always malicious, while a worm is not
There is no difference
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