Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1

question 38

Multiple Choice

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-1
You recently purchased a new laptop for home. You want to ensure that you are safe from malware.
You should install a personal ______, a program that protects your computer from unauthorized access by blocking certain types of communications.

• A) shield
• B) firewall
• C) back door
• D) blocker

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Definitions:

Hub

A device used with the universal serial bus or in a star network topology that allows multiple device connections. A network hub cannot look at each data frame coming through its ports like a switch does. It forwards data frames (packets) to all ports.

Transmit Data

The process of sending data from one place to another through a communication medium, such as over a network or through a radio signal.

Fn Key

A modifier key on many keyboards, primarily used to change the functionality of other keys, allowing them to serve multiple purposes.

BIOS Settings

A rephrased version: Configurable options in the BIOS that manage system hardware controls and boot operations.