A(n)_____  Is a Combination of Hardware and Software That Acts

question 63

Multiple Choice

A(n) _____  is a combination of hardware and software that acts as a filter or barrier between a private network and external computers or networks.

• A)intrusion detection sysem
• B)rootkit
• C)firewall
• D)electronic tracker

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Definitions:

Diseconomies of Scale

The phenomenon where production costs per unit increase as the scale of operation enlarges, often due to inefficiencies or increased complexity.

Constant Returns to Scale

A situation in economic production where increasing all inputs by any proportionate amount results in output increasing by the same proportion.

Long-Run Average Total Cost Curve

A graphical representation that shows the lowest possible cost at which a firm can produce any given level of output when all inputs are variable.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.