Keeping Data Safe from Security Threats

Which of the following is a benefit of automatic software updates? A) Enhances security B) Slows down the computer C) Deletes files D) Increases electricity usage.

• Enhances security

• Slows down the computer

• Deletes files

• Increases electricity usage

Which of the following is a key feature of firewalls?

• Monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic

• Playing music

• Editing photos

• Sending messages

What is a firewall?

• A) A type of computer virus

• B) Software or hardware that sits between a computer and an external network

• C) A type of internet browser

• D) A computer game

How does a firewall log activity?

• By deleting all records

• By recording all traffic for later review

• By encrypting all data

• By allowing all data through.

How does a firewall prevent threats?

• By allowing all data

• By helping stop viruses and hackers from entering the system

• By encrypting all data

• By deleting all data

What is one reason a firewall might not be effective?

• A) It can control bad password practices

• B) Users might disable it

• C) It can stop all harmful traffic

• D) It is foolproof.

How can user behavior affect firewall effectiveness?

• Users always follow security protocols

• Firewalls can control all user actions

• Bad password practices can bypass firewalls

• Firewalls are never disabled.

What type of traffic do proxy servers allow?

• Invalid traffic

• Valid traffic

• All traffic

• No traffic

Which of the following is a feature of traffic filtering in firewalls?

• Filters and forwards requests; blocks specific sites.

• Blocks or allows traffic.

• Acts as an intermediary between users and web servers.

• Manages website access.

What is the role of a firewall in direct access?

• Prevents direct access to web servers.

• Can block direct access to network services.

• Absorbs attacks, protecting servers.

• Hides users' IP addresses.