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VPN Security Features

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What is the primary purpose of a kill switch in a VPN?

To authenticate users with two-factor authentication
To encrypt internet traffic
To terminate preselected programs in case of a sudden downtime (correct)
To bypass geo-restricted content

What is the main benefit of using two-factor authentication in a VPN?

To reduce the likelihood of uninvited third parties accessing the secure connection (correct)
To access geo-restricted content
To increase internet speed
To bypass firewalls

In which country is the use of VPNs planned to be blocked by next year?

United Kingdom
Canada
United States
China (correct)

What is the primary purpose of a Remote Access VPN?

To permit a user to connect to a private network and access its resources remotely (D) Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances is using a VPN service illegal?

When used for illegal activities like fraud or cyber theft (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why Chinese Internet users use VPNs?

To privately access websites blocked under China's 'great firewall' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of L2TP over PPTP?

Stronger encryption algorithm (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of encryption protocol does OpenVPN use?

SSL/TLS (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of OpenVPN that adds an extra layer of security?

Two-factor authentication (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of L2TP compared to other VPN protocols?

It is less secure than other VPN protocols (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use case for L2TP and OpenVPN?

Accessing internal resources such as email, file servers, or databases (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of OpenVPN over L2TP?

It offers more advanced security features (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of SSL VPNs?

They offer a simpler and more secure way to access internal resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of VPN uses the same encryption protocols as HTTPS?

SSL VPNs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use case for VPNs?

Accessing internal resources such as email, file servers, or databases (B) Signup and view all the answers