NOCTI Information Technology Fundamentals 2

Question 1

What is the primary 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 speed up internet connections

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To store backup copies of data

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To provide wireless connectivity

Question 2

What does the term 'cloud computing' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Delivering computing services over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis

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Storing data on weather satellites

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Using computers in high-altitude locations

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A type of data encryption

Question 3

What is the function of an IP address?

Accepted Answer

To uniquely identify a device on a network

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To encrypt data transmitted over the internet

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To increase internet speed

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To block unauthorized access to a computer

Question 4

What is the difference between a virus and malware?

Accepted Answer

A virus is a specific type of malware; malware is the broader category

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They are the same thing

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Malware is less dangerous than a virus

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Viruses only affect hardware; malware only affects software

Question 5

What does HTTPS indicate in a web address?

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The connection between your browser and the website is encrypted and secure

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The website loads faster than HTTP sites

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The website is hosted on a private server

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The website requires a paid subscription

Question 6

What is a database management system (DBMS)?

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Software that manages the storage, retrieval, and organization of data in databases

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A type of spreadsheet application

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A physical server that stores all company files

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A network monitoring tool