Practice Key Takeaways (3.7) - Fundamentals of Networking & Security

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Question 1.
What is an IP address?
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Think of an IP address as a home address for computers.
Question 2.
What does DNS stand for?
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It's like the phonebook of the internet.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a firewall?
- To monitor network traffic
- To store data
- To speed up internet connection
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Remember, it's like a guard for your network.
4Question 4.
True or False: DNS helps convert website names into IP addresses.
- True
- False
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Think of DNS as the internet's phonebook.
Question 5.
Consider a network that previously had weak passwords and unprotected open ports. What security measures would you implement to mitigate these vulnerabilities?
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Revisit the concepts we discussed about securing networks.
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of using IDS in a small business network that primarily relies on manual monitoring. What additional measures should be recommended?
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Consider the advantages of proactive monitoring.

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