Question

match each of the following terms to its meaning (note: match the first group answer by filling in letters from the second group, such as a, b, c, d, e.i.e. separate by comma and one empty space). i. packet filtering ii. ip address iii. firewall iv. captcha v. biometric authentication device a. program that generates distorted text and requires that it be typed into a box b. reads a unique personal characteristic and converts its pattern to a digital code c. hardware or software for protecting computers from hackers d. a computers numeric id on the internet e. method for selectively allowing certain requests to access ports

Explanation:

I. Packet filtering is a method for selectively allowing certain requests to access ports, so it matches E.
II. IP address is a computer's numeric ID on the Internet, so it matches D.
III. Firewall is hardware or software for protecting computers from hackers, so it matches C.
IV. CAPTCHA is a program that generates distorted text and requires that it be typed into a box, so it matches A.
V. Biometric authentication device reads a unique personal characteristic and converts its pattern to a digital code, so it matches B.

Answer:

I. E
II. D
III. C
IV. A
V. B