What is the MAC address of a computer?

What will be an ideal response?


The MAC address is a number that is burned into the memory of each NIC. It is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer. It is 48 bits and is usually expressed in six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. The first 24 bits are an ID number for the manufacturer, called the OUI, and the last 24 bits are a serial number assigned by the manufacturer.

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The part of the computer that allocates memory and processor time is the ____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A keystroke logger is a type of spyware

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A hidden slide can be identified by the ________

A) gap indicating a missing slide in the Slides/Outline pane B) diagonal line through the slide number in the Slides/Outline pane C) special chime that plays when the slide is skipped D) dimmed out slide in the Slide pane

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Jan needs to build the business case for the implementation of a new firewall. She's confident that she can show that the new firewall will require less attention from the security staff and will result in significant manpower savings. She does not expect that there will be any change in the security posture of the organization based on this implementation, What type of approach is best suited to building the business case for this firewall?

a. Qualitative b. Quantitative c. Combination of qualitative and quantitative

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