Question 1

Which of the following is a category of controls in the CCSP CBK?

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Technical

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Physical

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Legal

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Administrative

Question 2

What does CCSP stand for?

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Certified Cloud Security Professional

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Certified Cybersecurity Specialist

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Cloud Certified Security Professional

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Cloud Computing Security Platform

Question 3

Which of the following cloud deployment models offers the highest level of control and customization for organizations?

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Private cloud

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Public cloud

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Community cloud

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Hybrid cloud

Question 4

Which of the following is an essential characteristic of cloud computing?

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On-demand self-service

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Data encryption

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High availability

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Physical access controls

Question 5

Which of the following is a security control category in the CCSP CBK?

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Physical

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Technical

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Legal

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Administrative

Question 6

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a cloud service provider?

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Ensuring high availability of services

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Performing regular data backups

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Implementing user access controls

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Conducting security assessments

Question 7

What is the shared responsibility model in cloud computing?

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Distribution of security responsibilities between the cloud service provider and the customer

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Exclusive responsibility of the cloud service provider for security

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Sharing of security responsibilities only within the organization

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Complete responsibility of the customer for security

Question 8

Which of the following is a cloud deployment model where resources are shared among multiple organizations with similar interests and requirements?

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Community cloud

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Hybrid cloud

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Public cloud

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Private cloud

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a cloud service model?

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Software as a Service (SaaS)

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Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

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Hardware as a Service (HaaS)

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Platform as a Service (PaaS)

Question 10

What is a benefit of cloud computing?

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Scalability

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Vendor lock-in

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Cost reduction

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Data security

Question 11

What is a fundamental security concern in cloud computing?

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Data breaches

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Integration challenges

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Power outages

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Software updates

Question 12

Which of the following is a cloud security best practice?

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Encrypting data at rest and in transit

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Disabling firewalls

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Storing passwords in plain text

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Granting excessive privileges to users

Question 13

What is the term for a security model that allows users to access resources based on their roles and responsibilities?

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Role-based access control (RBAC)

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Two-factor authentication (2FA)

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Biometric authentication

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Single sign-on (SSO)

Question 14

What is the term for a type of attack that aims to overload a cloud service with excessive traffic?

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Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

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SQL Injection

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Phishing

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Spoofing

Question 15

What is the term for a security mechanism that verifies the integrity and authenticity of data in transit?

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Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

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Internet Protocol Security (IPSec)

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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP)

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Question 16

Which of the following is a common threat to cloud security?

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Malware

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Insider attacks

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Network congestion

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Hardware failures

Question 17

What is the term for a security measure that protects cloud infrastructure by separating user environments?

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Virtualization

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Firewall

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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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Antivirus software

Question 18

What is the term for a cloud security measure that monitors and analyzes network traffic to detect and prevent malicious activities?

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Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

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Data loss prevention (DLP)

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Biometric authentication

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Public key infrastructure (PKI)

Question 19

Which of the following is not a type of cloud deployment model?

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Single factor authentication (SFA)

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Hybrid cloud

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Private cloud

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Public cloud

Question 20

What is a strong password?

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A combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters

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A word from the dictionary

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Your pet’s name

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Your birthdate

Question 21

What is the purpose of a firewall?

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To protect a network by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic

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To provide internet connectivity

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To enhance computer performance

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To store data in a secure manner

Question 22

What is phishing?

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A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity

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A secure way to transfer data

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A type of fishing activity

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A computer virus

Question 23

What is two-factor authentication?

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An additional security measure that requires users to provide two different forms of identification

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A type of computer virus

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A method to recover lost passwords

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A method to bypass security measures

Question 24

What is malware?

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Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computer systems

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A computer programming language

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A protective software for computer systems

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A type of computer hardware

Question 25

What is encryption?

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The process of converting data into a secure format to prevent unauthorized access

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The process of deleting data permanently

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The process of organizing data in a structured manner

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The process of compressing data to save storage space

Question 26

What is a VPN?

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A virtual private network that provides a secure and private connection over a public network

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A type of computer hardware

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A virus protection software

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A social media platform

Question 27

What is a phishing attack?

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A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity

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A type of password guessing technique

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A physical assault on a computer system

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A legitimate security measure

Question 28

What is social engineering?

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The manipulation of individuals to gain unauthorized access to confidential information

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A type of computer programming language

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The process of securing a social media account

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A method to improve social interactions

Question 29

What is ethical hacking?

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A practice of deliberately penetrating systems with permission to identify vulnerabilities

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A practice of marketing security products

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A practice of coding software applications

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A practice of illegally breaking into systems

Question 30

What is the difference between white hat and black hat hackers?

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White hat hackers are ethical hackers who work to improve security, while black hat hackers engage in illegal activities for personal gain.

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White hat hackers use specialized software tools, while black hat hackers use physical techniques.

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White hat hackers work for government agencies, while black hat hackers work independently.

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White hat hackers focus on social engineering, while black hat hackers focus on software vulnerabilities.

Question 31

What is the main goal of ethical hacking?

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To identify and fix security vulnerabilities

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To generate profit from hacking activities

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To gain unauthorized access to systems

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To disrupt and damage computer networks

Question 32

What is the purpose of a vulnerability assessment?

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To identify weaknesses and vulnerabilities in a system or network

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To enforce security policies

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To exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain

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To test the effectiveness of firewalls

Question 33

What is the role of a penetration tester?

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To simulate real-world attacks and identify vulnerabilities in systems

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To manage network infrastructure

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To develop new security software

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To provide technical support for software applications

Question 34

What is the purpose of a bug bounty program?

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To incentivize ethical hackers to responsibly report discovered vulnerabilities

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To eliminate all vulnerabilities in a system

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To encourage malicious hacking activities

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To sell software bugs on the black market

Question 35

What is social engineering in the context of ethical hacking?

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Manipulating individuals to disclose sensitive information or perform actions

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Encrypting data to protect it from unauthorized access

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Performing physical break-ins to gain access to networks

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Using advanced software tools to hack into computer systems

Question 36

What is the concept of 'least privilege' in ethical hacking?

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Granting users the minimum amount of access necessary to perform their tasks

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Restricting users from accessing any system resources

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Allowing users to have full control over all network devices

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Giving users unlimited access rights

Question 37

What is the concept of 'phishing' in the context of ethical hacking?

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A fraudulent technique used to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information

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A process of testing software vulnerabilities

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A technique used to encrypt data for secure transmission

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A method of physically breaking into computer systems

Question 38

What is the purpose of a MAC address?

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To uniquely identify network devices

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To transmit data packets

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To encrypt network communications

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To determine network bandwidth

Question 39

What is the function of a router?

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To connect multiple networks and forward data packets between them

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To provide internet access to network devices

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To connect multiple devices within a single network

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To encrypt network communications

Question 40

What is the purpose of an IP address?

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To uniquely identify network devices

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To encrypt network communications

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To determine network bandwidth

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To transmit data packets

Question 41

What is a subnet mask used for?

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To determine the network and host portions of an IP address

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To secure network communications

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To connect multiple networks together

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To assign IP addresses to devices

Question 42

What does DNS stand for?

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Domain Name System

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Digital Networking System

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Data Network Service

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Dynamic Network Server

Question 43

What is the purpose of a firewall?

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To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic

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To transmit data packets

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To physically connect devices in a network

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To assign IP addresses to devices

Question 44

What is the purpose of a subnet?

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To divide a larger network into smaller subnetworks

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To transmit data packets

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To connect multiple networks together

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To assign IP addresses to devices

Question 45

What is a VLAN?

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A virtual LAN used to logically separate a network

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A physical cable used to connect devices

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A network protocol used for data transmission

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A type of firewall

Question 46

What is the purpose of a gateway in networking?

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To connect different networks together

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To transmit data packets

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To encrypt network communications

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To assign IP addresses to devices

Question 47

What is the purpose of a switch in networking?

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To connect multiple devices within a single network

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To connect different networks together

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To encrypt network communications

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To assign IP addresses to devices

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