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What is the primary function of a DNS server in the process of accessing a webpage?

To store bookmarks and favorites
To record user history
To display web pages
To translate a URL into an IP address (correct)

What is the purpose of HTTPS protocol?

To provide a secure version of HTTP using encryption (correct)
To allow multiple tabs
To store cookies
To transfer data between a client and server on the internet

What is the component of a URL that specifies the location of the file or resource on the server?

Domain name
Path (correct)
IP address
Protocol

What is the primary function of a web browser?

To render HTML and display web pages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is exchanged between the browser and the web server in a secure connection?

Security certificates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the protocol used for transferring data between a client and server on the internet?

HTTP (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a proxy-server in a computer network?

To act as an intermediary between a browser and a web server (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a firewall in a computer network?

To monitor traffic coming into and out of the network and block unauthorized access (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does a secure socket layer (SSL) do?

It encrypts data transmitted over the internet, preventing eavesdropping (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a URL?

To locate a specific web page on the internet (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of 2-factor authentication?

To add an extra layer of security, making it more difficult for hackers to obtain access (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a digital certificate?

To authenticate the identity of a website, ensuring a secure connection (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a session cookie?

To maintain a user's state or activity during a single session (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a persistent cookie?

It is used to remember user preferences and settings for a longer period (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of digital currency?

It can be exchanged using computers, cards, and online cryptocurrency (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of hashing in a blockchain?

To verify transactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a brute-force attack?

A method of cracking passwords or encryption keys (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is data interception?

A form of stealing data by tapping into a wired or wireless communication link (B) Signup and view all the answers