D322 Introduction to IT - Set 5 - Part 3

Correct Answer: Intrusion detection system (IDS)

An IDS monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and alerts administrators to potential security breaches.

Correct Answer: Mesh topology

In a mesh topology, every device is connected directly to every other device, providing multiple pathways for data to travel through the network.

Correct Answer: Python

Python is known for its simplicity and readability, making it a popular choice for beginner programmers and for tasks requiring rapid development.

Correct Answer: SFTP

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) is a secure version of FTP that uses encryption to protect files during transfer.

Correct Answer: To organize data and reduce redundancy

Data normalization is the process of organizing data in a database to reduce redundancy and ensure consistency.

Correct Answer: Trojan horse

A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, after which it can perform malicious actions.

Correct Answer: NoSQL database

NoSQL databases store data in key-value pairs, making them more flexible for certain types of applications compared to relational databases.

Correct Answer: Remote access to data from anywhere with an internet connection

Cloud storage allows users to access their data from anywhere with an internet connection, providing flexibility and convenience.

Correct Answer: SQL

SQL (Structured Query Language) is the standard language for managing and querying data in relational databases.

Correct Answer: An attempt to overwhelm a system with excessive traffic to make it unavailable

A denial-of-service (DoS) attack attempts to flood a system with traffic to make it unavailable to users.