Cyber Security: Network Security - Quiz

Question 1
What is the role of a personal firewall?

• To protect the network to which your computer is attached from attacks that come from outside the network
• To protect your computer and the devices attached to it as an extra layer of security
• To protect your computer so that you don’t need to use any other firewalls
• To encrypt the data coming to and from your computer

  Question 2
You are recommending a networking solution for an organisation that is based in several locations and wants to exchange data securely between those locations and with its mobile sales force. Which of the following would be the most practical option?

• Leased lines
• LANs
• Encryption
• VPNs

  Question 3
For what purpose are hashes, MACs and digital signatures used in a VPN?

• To provide authentication and ensure integrity
• To ensure confidentiality and availability
• To ensure integrity and availability
• To ensure confidentiality and provide authentication

Question 4
Which method of intrusion detection looks for unusual patterns of network use to warn system administrators that there might be a problem?

• Digital signatures
• VPN tunnelling
• Anomaly detection
• Misuse detection
• Intrusion prevention

Question 5
What is the term used for an isolated computer that can be used by researchers to study new types of attack?

• Botnet
• Zombie
• Tunnel
• Honeypot
• Misuse detection