What is a MAC address?

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The MAC address is a hardware address that uniquely identifies each node of a network. Other names for the MAC address are vendor address, vendor ID, NIC address, Ethernet address, and physical address.

The MAC address is a unique 48-bit number that is "burned" into the network interface adapter when it is manufactured. This number consists of two parts: a 24-bit organizationally unique identifier (OUI), sometimes called a "company ID," which references the company that produced the adapter, and a 24-bit individual address block (IAB), which uniquely identifies the card itself.

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Which of the following is the first step in the digital signature process where Mike sends a message to Sophie?

A. a message digest of Mike's message is calculated using a hashing algorithm B. Sophie compares the message digest she calculated to Mikes's message C. Sophie encrypts Mike's message with Mike's public key D. the message digest is encrypted by Mike's private key

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Element ________ marks up a paragraph.

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

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Which of the following should be done to save a document in the Microsoft Office 2003 format?

A) Click on the File Menu button and then the Save As choice. B) Click on the Home tab and then the Go to button. C) Click on the Maximize button and then the Minimize button. D) Click on the Review tab and then Protect Document button.

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As noted by Kosutic, options for placing the CISO (and his or her security group) in the organization are generally driven by organizational size and include all of the following EXCEPT:

A. within a division/department with a conflict of interest B. in a separate group reporting directly to the CEO/president C. under a division/department with no conflict of interest D. as an additional duty for an existing manager/executive

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