Virtual private networks (VPNs)
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does a VPN create an encrypted tunnel for data?
2. Does a VPN let a remote user access a private network securely?
3. Does the VPN tunnel travel across a public network?
4. Is a VPN especially useful when using public Wi-Fi?
5. Does a VPN leave data unprotected while it travels?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1VPN | AWrong - a VPN is designed to work across public networks like Wi-Fi | |
| 2Encrypted tunnel | BEncrypting traffic in transit | |
| 3Letting staff securely access company resources from home | CCreates an encrypted tunnel for secure remote access to a private network | |
| 4Protecting data from interception on unsecured networks | DRemote access via VPN | |
| 5A VPN sends data without any encryption | EA protected pathway that keeps data unreadable as it travels | |
| 6A VPN only works on a private, secure network | FWrong - a VPN encrypts data to keep it secure in transit |
C
Definitions
VPN
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
A VPN creates an encrypted ______
2.
A VPN lets remote staff connect ________
3.
A VPN ________ traffic in transit
4.
Public Wi-Fi makes a VPN more ______
5.
A VPN connects to a _______ network
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
It never encrypts data
B
A VPN creates a tunnel
C
It connects remote users
Question 2
A
A VPN uses public networks
B
It has no encryption at all
C
It gives private access
Question 3
A
Remote staff can use a VPN
B
It secures the connection
C
It only works on private Wi-Fi
Question 4
A
A VPN creates a tunnel
B
Traffic stays encrypted inside
C
It links remote users
D
It exposes data to everyone
Question 5
A
A VPN crosses public networks
B
It gives access to resources
C
It keeps data encrypted
D
It secures remote access
E
It needs no connection at all
Answer Key
Virtual private networks (VPNs)
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
B — Yes
Q2
A — Yes
Q3
B — Yes
Q4
A — Yes
Q5
A — No
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
VPN → Creates an encrypted tunnel for secure remote access to a private network
Q2
Encrypted tunnel → A protected pathway that keeps data unreadable as it travels
Q3
Letting staff securely access company resources from home → Remote access via VPN
Q4
Protecting data from interception on unsecured networks → Encrypting traffic in transit
Q5
A VPN sends data without any encryption → Wrong - a VPN encrypts data to keep it secure in transit
Q6
A VPN only works on a private, secure network → Wrong - a VPN is designed to work across public networks like Wi-Fi
Section C: Definitions
Q1
VPN — A virtual private network creates an encrypted tunnel across a public network so a remote user can access a private network securely.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnelQ2
A VPN lets remote staff connect securelyQ3
A VPN encrypts traffic in transitQ4
Public Wi-Fi makes a VPN more usefulQ5
A VPN connects to a private networkSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — A VPN does encrypt data - that's the core of how it protects traffic.
Q2
B — Encryption is essential to a VPN - without it, the tunnel isn't secure.
Q3
C — A VPN is especially useful on public Wi-Fi, not only private networks.
Q4
D — A VPN protects data from exposure - it does not expose it to everyone.
Q5
E — A VPN does require an active connection to work - it's not connectionless.