Networks & Security

Question 1

What is a Firewall?

Answer 1

A firewall is a network security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

Question 2

What is a Software Firewall?

Answer 2

Software Firewalls are programs on the computer that dent malware behaviour

Question 3

What is a Hardware Firewall?

Answer 3

Hardware Firewalls are mostly seen in broadband modems, and is the first line of defense against malware behaviour, using Packet Filtering

Question 4

What is Security?

Answer 4

Security is measures to prevent unwanted access

Question 5

Whats the difference between a LAN, WAN and a MAN

Answer 5

Local Area Network, Wide Area Network and a Metropolitan

Question 6

What are some examples of Physical Security?

Answer 6

Locked Rooms, Credential Checks, Backing up, Security Cameras, Rabid Dogs

Question 7

Is Biometric Security Physical or Software Security?

Answer 7

PHYSICAL

Question 8

What are some examples of Software Security?

Answer 8

Firewalls, Access Restrictions, Strong Passwords, Encryption

Question 9

What are some examples of Procedural Security

Answer 9

Train staff to use computers properly.
Log off when leaving station
Don’t allow public access/viewing
Don’t disable antivirus
Don’t login for others

Question 10

What is an example of a physical security device?

Answer 10

A Swipe Card

Question 11

What is a network interface card?

Answer 11

Card used to link a computer to a network

Question 12

What is a switch

Answer 12

A device that stores the address of all attached devices and send