Authentication refers to which of the following processes?

A. Verifying the identity of a user or system

B. Determining what an authenticated user is allowed to do

D. Encrypting data for secure transmission

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Past Paper MCQ
Cryptography that uses one public key and one private key is called?
Correct Answer: B. Asymmetric Key Cryptography
One-liner
Cryptography that uses one public key and one private key is called Asymmetric Key Cryptography.
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Past Paper MCQ
Authentication refers to which of the following processes?
Correct Answer: C. Both a and b
One-liner
Authentication refers to both verifying the identity of a user or system and determining what an authenticated user is allowed to do.
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Past Paper MCQ
What is the art of writing code words called?
Correct Answer: A. Cryptography
One-liner
The art of writing code words is called Cryptography.
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What is the primary mechanism used to protect a computer network from external attacks?
Correct Answer: A. Firewall
One-liner
A Firewall is the primary mechanism used to protect a computer network from external attacks by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules.
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Past Paper MCQ
Which domain of Bloom's taxonomy is related to attitudes and manners?
Correct Answer: C. Affective
One-liner
The Affective domain of Bloom's taxonomy deals with attitudes, emotions, values, and manners.