Unit 4 of 5
Study guide for CLEP CLEP Information Systems — Unit 4: Networks & Security. Practice questions, key concepts, and exam tips.
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A company's wireless network has been compromised, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive data. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this security breach?
Misconfigured virtual private network
Firewall malfunction
Weak password policy
Outdated operating system
Rogue access point
Answer: E — A rogue access point is a wireless access point that gives unauthorized access to secure networks, making it the most likely cause of the security breach.
What is an extranet?
A public global network
A private internal network
A controlled external access network for partners/suppliers
A virtual private network
A local area network
Answer: C — A controlled external access network for partners/suppliers is correct because an extranet provides controlled external access..
Which network allows controlled access to partners and suppliers?
Intranet
Extranet
Internet
WAN
DMZ
Answer: B — Extranet is correct because extranet provides controlled external access, unlike intranet.
A company is developing a new mobile app that collects user location data to provide personalized recommendations. What is the primary ethical concern in this scenario?
Ensuring the app is compatible with all mobile devices
Providing users with regular app updates
Minimizing the app's battery consumption
Increasing the app's download speed
Protecting user location data from unauthorized access
Answer: E — The primary ethical concern is protecting user location data from unauthorized access, as it raises privacy concerns.
A company is developing a new mobile app that collects user location data to provide personalized recommendations. Which of the following is a potential security concern for this app?
Data encryption
Insufficient storage capacity
Excessive battery consumption
Inadequate processing power
Unauthorized access to user location data
Answer: E — Unauthorized access to user location data is a security concern, as it can lead to privacy breaches and other malicious activities.
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