Data Transmission Security Quiz

What is a potential security threat when transmitting data over a network?

• Eavesdropping

• Packet sniffing

• Firewalls

• Encryption

What is the purpose of a packet sniffer in the context of data transmission security?

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To encrypt data

• To diagnose network problems

• To gain unauthorized access

Which type of network connection is particularly vulnerable to packet sniffing?

• Wired PAN

• Public WiFi

• Mobile broadband

• Bluetooth

What is spoofing in the context of data transmission security?

• Pretending to be another computer

• Encrypting data

• Monitoring network traffic

• Blocking network traffic

How do hardware firewalls contribute to data transmission security?

• Filter unwanted traffic

• Monitor traffic and block suspicious activity

• Encrypt data

• Prevent unauthorized access

What is the purpose of encryption in data transmission security?

• To diagnose network problems

• To prevent unauthorized access

• To monitor network traffic

• To filter unwanted traffic

What is the purpose of SSL and TLS in data transmission security?

• To prevent DoS attacks

• To create private secure connections

• To encrypt data across a network

• To authenticate users

What is the main difference between SSL and TLS?

• The network protocols supported

• The type of encryption used

• The authentication process

• The level of security provided

Which method creates a private secure connection over the internet by encrypting data?

• Packet sniffing

• VPNs

• Firewalls

• Spoofing

Which type of transmission method is generally more secure than wireless?

• Bluetooth

• Public WiFi

• Wired

• Mobile broadband