What is a patch? - Correct answer-Programming code that provides a temporary fix to a
known problem or bug
If you copy a file from a CD that is infected with a virus, what is the most effective way
to prevent the virus from infecting your system? - Correct answer-Use anti-virus
software to disi...
LETRS Unit 8 Assessment
What is a patch? - Correct answer-Programming code that provides a temporary fix to a
known problem or bug
If you copy a file from a CD that is infected with a virus, what is the most effective way
to prevent the virus from infecting your system? - Correct answer-Use anti-virus
software to disinfect your hard drive and remove the virus from your system
What is the term for an electronic stamp that identifies a message's source and
contents? - Correct answer-Digital certificate
What can be considered an advantage for connecting LAN computers to the Internet
through a firewall? - Correct answer-Users on the LAN can request information from the
internet, but outside users are denied access to the LAN
The most common business firewall technique is to use a firewall server in conjunction
with: - Correct answer-A proxy servers
What is a Trojan? - Correct answer-A program disguised as a harmless application that
actually produces harmful results
Why are firewalls considered the first line of defense against LAN security breaches? -
Correct answer-Because they provide data confidentiality
Desktop firewalls offer protection for what type of device(s): - Correct answer-An
individual computer
What is decryption? - Correct answer-The process of converting the encrypted data
back to its original form
What is an illicit server? - Correct answer-An application that installs hidden services on
systems
What is a hash? - Correct answer-A number generated by an algorithm for a text string
What is encryption? - Correct answer-A security techniques designed to prevent access
to information about converting it into a scrambled form of text
What is ciphertext? - Correct answer-Encrypted data
What provides positive identification of the sending and receiving parties to ensure that
programs downloaded from the internet are original and safe? - Correct answer-Digital
certificate
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