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

Answer

Phishing is a cyberattack where criminals impersonate legitimate organizations via email or websites to trick users into revealing passwords or financial information.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Star topology

Answer

In a star topology, all devices connect to a central hub or switch, making it easy to manage and isolate failures to individual devices.

Question 3

What does 'encryption' do to data?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Encryption transforms readable data (plaintext) into an unreadable format (ciphertext) using algorithms, so only authorized parties with the decryption key can access it.

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

Answer

A firewall acts as a security barrier that filters network traffic, allowing safe data through while blocking potentially harmful connections based on predefined rules.

Question 5

Which of the following describes 'bandwidth' in networking?

Accepted Answer

The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection

Answer

Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transmitted over a network connection, typically measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps).

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FBLA Information Technology 3