IT 105 Final GMU Exam wit 100% Correct
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A self-replicating/distributing and self-propagating malware that is a
standalone executable program that carries out unauthorized activity on a
victim's device - ✔✔worms
A node/bridge on a network that serves as a portal to other networks. -
✔✔gateway
This malware self-replicates itself on the host device, and it can't spread
itself from one device to another. They spread via exchanging infected files.
- ✔✔virus
It's main purpose is to disguise malware as legitimate software. It can't
spread itself to other devices and it CANT SELF-REPLICATE. - ✔✔Trojan
a device or software that is designed to block unauthorized access while
allowing authorized communications - ✔✔firewall
device that connects networks and allows devices to communicate with
each other within those networks - ✔✔Router
A device that allows computers to connect to the internet - ✔✔Modem
, This transport protocol is connection based and connection must be
established prior to actual data transfer occurring - ✔✔TCP (Transmission
Control Protocol)
This transport protocol is in connectionless and transmission occurs on a
best-effort basis, with an acknowledgment flowing back only after
transmission was initiated - ✔✔UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
the method of transmitting the bits one after another along a single path. It
is slow, cost-effective, has relatively few errors, and is practical for long
distances. - ✔✔Serial transmission
the method of transmitting a group of bits at a single instant in time, which
requires multiple paths. It is fast (higher data transfer rate) but expensive,
and it is practical only for short distances. - ✔✔Parallel transmission
This refers to any computer program designed to surreptitiously (secretly)
enter a digital device. - ✔✔Malware
The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a - ✔✔Payload
this encryption function involve the use of one key - ✔✔Private-key
this encryption function involve the use of two keys - ✔✔Public-key
True/False: A basic computer network can be described as two or more
computers that are linked together - ✔✔True
Answers | 2024/2025 Update
A self-replicating/distributing and self-propagating malware that is a
standalone executable program that carries out unauthorized activity on a
victim's device - ✔✔worms
A node/bridge on a network that serves as a portal to other networks. -
✔✔gateway
This malware self-replicates itself on the host device, and it can't spread
itself from one device to another. They spread via exchanging infected files.
- ✔✔virus
It's main purpose is to disguise malware as legitimate software. It can't
spread itself to other devices and it CANT SELF-REPLICATE. - ✔✔Trojan
a device or software that is designed to block unauthorized access while
allowing authorized communications - ✔✔firewall
device that connects networks and allows devices to communicate with
each other within those networks - ✔✔Router
A device that allows computers to connect to the internet - ✔✔Modem
, This transport protocol is connection based and connection must be
established prior to actual data transfer occurring - ✔✔TCP (Transmission
Control Protocol)
This transport protocol is in connectionless and transmission occurs on a
best-effort basis, with an acknowledgment flowing back only after
transmission was initiated - ✔✔UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
the method of transmitting the bits one after another along a single path. It
is slow, cost-effective, has relatively few errors, and is practical for long
distances. - ✔✔Serial transmission
the method of transmitting a group of bits at a single instant in time, which
requires multiple paths. It is fast (higher data transfer rate) but expensive,
and it is practical only for short distances. - ✔✔Parallel transmission
This refers to any computer program designed to surreptitiously (secretly)
enter a digital device. - ✔✔Malware
The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a - ✔✔Payload
this encryption function involve the use of one key - ✔✔Private-key
this encryption function involve the use of two keys - ✔✔Public-key
True/False: A basic computer network can be described as two or more
computers that are linked together - ✔✔True
