D075 Information Technology Management Essentials - Set 3 - Part 2

Correct Answer: It refers to any malicious software designed to harm a computer system

Malware is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network.

Correct Answer: Cloud Computing

Cloud computing allows users to access and store data and programs over the internet instead of relying on local computers.

Correct Answer: Worm

A worm is a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread across a network without user interaction.

Correct Answer: IP address

An IP address is a unique numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

Correct Answer: Local Area Network (LAN)

A LAN is a network that connects devices within a single building or campus, enabling communication and resource sharing.

Correct Answer: Permissions

Permissions allow administrators to restrict access to files and network resources, ensuring that only authorized users can access them.

Correct Answer: HTTP

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) defines how messages are formatted and transmitted over the internet.

Correct Answer: Server

A server is a central computer that manages and provides resources, such as files and applications, to clients in a network.

Correct Answer: WAN

A Wide Area Network (WAN) connects multiple LANs over a large geographic area, such as a city, country, or even worldwide.

Correct Answer: A collection of application programs that share common features

A software suite is a collection of related software applications, such as Microsoft Office, which share a common user interface and allow data to be exchanged between them.

Correct Answer: Data Validation

Data validation ensures that data entered into a system is accurate, consistent, and usable, preventing errors in data processing.

Correct Answer: To block unauthorized access

A firewall is used to block unauthorized access to a network while allowing legitimate communication.

Correct Answer: DNS

DNS (Domain Name System) is responsible for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the network.

Correct Answer: Cache Memory

Cache memory is faster and closer to the CPU than other memory types, allowing frequently accessed data to be retrieved quickly.

Correct Answer: To encrypt data and provide a secure connection

A VPN provides a secure, encrypted connection over the internet, often used to protect data and privacy.

Correct Answer: Normalization

Normalization helps remove redundancies and ensures that data is stored efficiently in a database.

Correct Answer: Web Development Software

Web development software, such as Dreamweaver, is used to develop, design, and publish websites.

Correct Answer: Directory

A directory is a collection of files stored on a disk, organized to allow easy access and management.

Correct Answer: Modem

A modem (modulator-demodulator) converts digital data into analog signals for transmission over telephone lines.

Correct Answer: Uniform Resource Locator

A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the address used to access resources on the internet, such as websites.