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What is the primary purpose of encoding data?
What is the primary purpose of encoding data?
- To improve data readability
- To convert data into a format suitable for transmission (correct)
- To compress data for storage efficiency
- To secure data from unauthorized access
Which encryption method is generally considered the strongest?
Which encryption method is generally considered the strongest?
- Blowfish encryption
- DES encryption
- RSA encryption
- AES encryption (correct)
What is a common vulnerability in software security?
What is a common vulnerability in software security?
- Redundant code
- Unvalidated input (correct)
- Poor user interface design
- Lack of documentation
Which of the following best describes a firewall's function?
Which of the following best describes a firewall's function?
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What is the main purpose of using a digital signature?
What is the main purpose of using a digital signature?
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Study Notes
Data Encoding
- The primary purpose of encoding data is to transform information into a format suitable for storage, transmission, or processing.
Encryption Methods
- AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is generally considered the strongest encryption method commonly used.
Software Security Vulnerabilities
- A common software security vulnerability is SQL injection, which exploits weaknesses in data handling to gain unauthorized access or manipulate data.
Firewall Function
- A firewall acts as a security barrier between a network and external threats, inspecting incoming and outgoing network traffic to block unauthorized access or malicious activity.
Digital Signatures
- The main purpose of using a digital signature is to verify the authenticity and integrity of digital data.
- It ensures that the data has not been tampered with and that it originates from a trusted source.
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