Computers Use _______ to Scramble or Code Data as It

question 19

Multiple Choice

Computers use _______ to scramble or code data as it is transmitted over a network

• A) encryption
• B) firewalls
• C) authentication methods
• D) biometric devices

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Definitions:

Extraneous Variables

Variables that are not the focus of a study but could influence the results, potentially leading to confounding effects if not controlled.

Randomization

The process of randomly assigning subjects to different groups in a study, minimizing biases and ensuring variability.

Dependent Variable

The outcome factor that researchers measure in an experiment to see if it changes in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Braking Speed

The rate at which a vehicle can decelerate and come to a complete stop, usually measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).