AP Computer Science Principles Flashcards: Safe Computing

Study Safe Computing in AP Computer Science Principles with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the primary purpose of a firewall in computing?

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ANSWER

To block unauthorized access to or from a private network. Acts as a barrier between trusted internal and untrusted external networks.

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This deck focuses on Safe Computing, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Computer Science Principles.

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A user receives an email that appears to be from a popular social media site. The email warns that the user's account will be deactivated unless they click a link and enter their login credentials to confirm their identity. This is most likely an attempt at what type of attack?

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