A System That Monitors Network Use for Potential Hacking Attempts

question 43

Multiple Choice

A system that monitors network use for potential hacking attempts and takes preventative action to block, isolate, or identify attempted infiltration, and raise further alarms to warn security personnel is known as a(n) :

• A) firewall system.
• B) whitelist.
• C) intrusion detection system.
• D) honeypot system.
• E) patching system.

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Definitions:

Return On Assets Ratio

A profitability ratio that measures how efficiently a company can manage its assets to produce net income, calculated by dividing net income by total assets.

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating financial health.

Total Assets

The sum of all assets owned by a company, displayed on the balance sheet, including current and non-current assets.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its current assets.