Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of a 'Firewall

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of a 'firewall'?

• A) Technology used to protect computer systems from unauthorised interaction.
• B) Technology used by browsers to scramble personal information before it is sent over the Internet.
• C) Technology involving use of data encryption and digital identification to ensure integrity of online communications.
• D) The method used to identify a particular Internet address.

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Definitions:

Price-Earnings Ratio

The price-earnings ratio (P/E ratio) is a measure used in financial analysis to assess a company's valuation by dividing its current share price by its earnings per share.

Leverage

Using debt to increase the return on an investment.

Debt Financing

Raising funds for business activities by borrowing money, typically through loans or by issuing bonds.

Return on Total Assets

A financial ratio that measures a company's profitability relative to its total assets, indicating how efficiently it uses those assets to generate profit.