FBLA Information Technology 3

Question 1

What is 'phishing' in the context of cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity

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A method of speeding up internet connections

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A technique for organizing large databases

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A type of antivirus software scan

Question 2

Which network topology connects all devices to a single central hub or switch?

Accepted Answer

Star topology

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Bus topology

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Ring topology

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Mesh topology

Question 3

What does 'encryption' do to data?

Accepted Answer

Converts data into an unreadable format to protect it from unauthorized access

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Compresses data to reduce file size

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Backs up data to a secondary location

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Speeds up data transfer rates

Question 4

What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?

Accepted Answer

To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules

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To increase the speed of internet connections

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To store backup copies of important files

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To manage user passwords and accounts

Question 5

Which of the following describes 'bandwidth' in networking?

Accepted Answer

The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection

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The physical size of a network cable

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The number of devices connected to a network

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The distance a wireless signal can travel

Question 6

What is 'two-factor authentication' (2FA)?

Accepted Answer

A security process requiring users to provide two different verification factors to gain access

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A method for creating two copies of a password

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A system that requires two administrators to approve access

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A login process using two different computers simultaneously

Question 7

Which type of cyberattack involves overwhelming a server with so much traffic that it becomes unavailable to legitimate users?

Accepted Answer

Denial of Service (DoS) attack

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Man-in-the-middle attack

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SQL injection attack

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Ransomware attack