SSCP · Question #1013
Another name for a VPN is a:
The correct answer is A. tunnel. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is commonly referred to as a tunnel because it creates a secure, encrypted connection over a public network.
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Another name for a VPN is a:
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- Atunnel
- Bone-time password
- Cpipeline
- Dbypass
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(51 responses)- A88% (45)
- B2% (1)
- C6% (3)
- D4% (2)
Why each option
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is commonly referred to as a tunnel because it creates a secure, encrypted connection over a public network.
A VPN creates a secure, logical connection across a public network by encapsulating data packets within other packets, effectively creating a 'tunnel' through which data flows privately. This tunneling mechanism encrypts the data and often masks the user's IP address, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.
A one-time password (OTP) is an authentication method, not a synonym for a VPN.
Pipeline is a general term in computing that describes a series of processing stages, not specifically a VPN.
Bypass implies circumventing security, whereas a VPN establishes a secure path.
Concept tested: VPN tunneling concept
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-access/vpn/vpn-overview
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