Y8 - Unit 3 - Packet Switching and Cyber Security

What is packet switching?

• A method of sending data in a continuous stream

• A method of breaking data into smaller packets for transmission

• A method of encrypting data for security

• A method of storing data on a server

Which of the following is a common network protocol used for web browsing?

• FTP

• HTTP

• SMTP

• SNMP

What is a common threat to cybersecurity?

• Packet switching

• Phishing

• Protocols

• Data compression

Which protocol is used to send emails?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• SNMP

What is the main purpose of a firewall in network security?

• To speed up internet connection

• To block unauthorized access

• To store data

• To compress data

Which of the following is a safe internet practice?

• Sharing passwords with friends

• Clicking on unknown links

• Using strong, unique passwords

• Ignoring software updates

What does FTP stand for?

• File Transfer Protocol

• Fast Transmission Protocol

• File Transmission Process

• Fast Transfer Process

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Firewall

• Virus

• Protocol

• Packet

What is the role of encryption in cybersecurity?

• To speed up data transmission

• To make data unreadable to unauthorized users

• To compress data for storage

• To organise data packets

Which protocol is used to securely transfer files over the internet?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SFTP

• SMTP