Define and compare the terms authentication and authorization.

What will be an ideal response?


Authentication is the verification of the identity of the person (or computer) attempting to access a network or data, while authorization occurs immediately after authentication, determining just what that person (or computer) is permitted to do on the network once connected.

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A. output B. data C. input D. information

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Reports showing data that matches certain conditions are known as ________ reports.

A) exception B) error C) problem D) financial

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Shapes is in the ________ group on the Insert tab

A) Symbols B) Media C) Illustrations D) Images

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What is the maximum size of an Ethernet frame according to the IEEE 802.3ac standard?

a. 1522 bytes b. 1518 bytes c. 1024 bytes d. 64 bytes

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