Intermediate Network Security

Test your Intermediate-level Networking Fundamentals Network Security skills in Computer Science Fundamentals. This timed assessment evaluates your expertise in Information Technology.

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Question 1 of 40Assessment

When comparing an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), what is the key operational distinction?

A. An IDS can only detect signature-based threats, while an IPS uses behavioral analysis exclusively.

B. An IDS requires a connection to a cloud database, while an IPS functions entirely locally.

C. An IDS is positioned at the network core, while an IPS is only deployed at the network edge.

D. An IPS is placed in-line with network traffic and can actively block or drop malicious packets.

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