BSIT 3A (IAS) Quiz 2 for finals

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

• To store data securely

• To filter and control network traffic

• To increase internet speed

• To encrypt data transmission

Which of the following is a characteristic of a host-based firewall?

• Protects all devices in a network

• Installed on individual computers

• Requires no configuration

• Functions without security rules

What is one advantage of a firewall?

• Allows all network traffic by default

• Concentrates security for easier management

• Eliminates the need for passwords

• Automatically updates all software

Which of these is NOT a type of authentication?

• Password-based

• Address-based

• Cryptography-based

• DNS-based

What are the three main factors used in authentication?

• What you know, what you have, what you are

• What you see, what you trust, what you do

• What you own, what you see, what you control

• What you build, what you say, what you buy

Which of the following is an example of biometric authentication?

• Password

• Keycard

• Fingerprint

• IP address

What is one disadvantage of using a firewall?

• It can block certain types of network access

• It prevents malware installation

• It cannot be configured for specific protocols

• It makes systems immune to attacks

Which of the following is a problem associated with passwords?

• They are always too short

• They cannot be encrypted

• They are vulnerable to eavesdropping

• They work only in offline systems

What is the main goal of implementing authentication?

• To encrypt all data on a network

• To verify the identity of users or systems

• To reduce server load

• To improve internet speeds

What is a recommended practice for password security?

• Share your password with trusted colleagues

• Use a single password for all accounts

• Periodically update your password

• Write your password on sticky notes for easy access