13 Questions
What is the purpose of encryption in the context of information systems security?
To scramble data so that only authorized parties can unscramble it
What is the primary function of routers in the context of data transmission over the internet?
To keep track of packets along their route
Why are long passwords considered important for information security?
To enhance security by making it harder for unauthorized parties to guess passwords
What is the main difference between an intranet and an extranet?
Intranet is available to those outside the organization with limited access, while extranet is accessible only within the company
What role does client-server computing play in enabling devices to work together?
Providing stand-alone devices like personal computers to collaborate
What type of encryption uses a public key-private key pairing?
Asymmetric key encryption
Which aspect of the security triad involves ensuring that information being accessed has not been altered?
Integrity
What is used to identify someone through factors like something they know or something they have?
Authentication
What does a Virtual Private Network (VPN) allow a user outside of a corporate network to do?
Access the internal network from the outside
What does Symmetric key encryption involve?
Both parties sharing the encryption key
What is the purpose of an Intrusion Detection System (IDS)?
Identify network attacks
'Governance of financial transactions shifting away from government-controlled institutions' is a concern related to which technology?
Blockchain
'Locked doors' and 'Physical intrusion detection' are measures associated with which type of security?
'Physical security'
Test your knowledge on client-server computing, intranet, extranet, and information systems security. Learn about the fundamentals of how standalone devices work together, web-based resources within an organization, and network security.
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