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What is direct memory access (DMA)? - ️️The ability for an application to access RAM without accessing the CPU Why would you connect a wireless network to a standard wired LAN? - ️️To access services such as the Internet, company intranet and company e-mail Your company wants to take advantage of cloud computing. What is a disadvantage of cloud computing that you must consider? - ️️Security vulnerabilities Which choice best describes a denial-of-service (DOS) attack? - ️️An attacker is able to crash a computer or service. Which authentication tool disables accounts after a specified number of invalid passwords have been entered? - ️️Account lockout You want to be able to run applications that are designed for different operating systems. Which of the following solutions would allow you to do this efficiently? - ️️Use virtualization software to run multiple virtual operating systems and applications on a single physical computer. When individuals want to communicate securely over long distances, they generally use programs that combine the available encryption schemes. One such program uses symmetric-key encryption to scramble the original message you want to send. Then, it uses asymmetric-key encryption to encrypt only the symmetric key you just used. Finally, it uses hash encryption to "sign" the message and ensure that no one can tamper with it. Which program is this? - ️️PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) What is a local area network (LAN)? - ️️A network that uses a switch to connect workstations to each other