Data Transmission and Security Quiz

What is a protocol in data transmission?

• A type of computer

• A set of rules for sending data

• A kind of software

• A type of cable

Which of these is a common data transmission protocol?

• HTTPS

• HTML

• USB

• JPEG

What does HTTPS stand for?

• Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

• Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Simple

• Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Standard

• Hyper Text Transfer Protocol System

Why is HTTPS more secure than HTTP?

• It uses a faster internet connection

• It encrypts the data being sent

• It uses more servers

• It is newer

What is encryption?

• Turning data into a secret code

• Making data larger

• Sending data faster

• Deleting data

Which of these is a way to keep data secure?

• Sharing passwords

• Using strong passwords

• Writing passwords on paper

• Using the same password everywhere

What is a firewall?

• A wall made of fire

• A security system for networks

• A type of virus

• A computer game

What is a virus in terms of computers?

• A type of software that helps computers

• A harmful program that can damage data

• A computer game

• A type of hardware

What is a password?

• A secret word or phrase used to access something

• A type of computer program

• A type of data

• A type of network

What is a data breach?

• When data is safely stored

• When data is accessed without permission

• When data is deleted

• When data is shared with friends