Part 2 of the Midterm Exam is worth 50 points and consists of the following two Essay Questions. Read each question carefully and answer both questions using your own words; although you should include supporting resources where necessary (use APA formatting and include any references immediately following each question, do not put them all at the end). Your essay answers should include an introduction, body, and conclusion for each question. Answer both questions separately, starting each question at the top of a new page. There is no minimum or maximum number of pages; however, you need to write a complete and thorough essay for each question, making sure you address all parts of each question. Here are some formatting requirements:
- Margins = 1 inch on all sides
- Use 12 pt. font size, double-spaced
- Use a standard font type (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Tahoma, Times Roman); do not use a script-style font
- Do not create a cover/title page - only include a simple heading at the top of Page 1 (only) which includes the Course #/Title, "Midterm Exam - Essay Questions," your full name, and the date (do not make it a repeating header)
- Do not repeat the questions, just write your essay answers
Essay Question #1:
When two computer systems want to “talk” with each other using the TCP/IP protocols, there are certain things that must happen for communication to take place.
- What steps are involved in TCP’s “three-way handshake” to begin a two-way connection?
- How is the TCP connection/session ended (what occurs between the two systems)?
Essay Question #2:
Instructions:
- Read the whole scenario before you start to answer the question.
- Answer the question as you would talking directly to your new customer (not to the instructor).
- Explain both assumptions and solutions.
Scenario/Questions:
You have just opened your own network security consulting business and a new customer comes to you with a problem.
“…. You know that I have a Real Estate business in the small shopping area on Main Street. My office is in a great location between the Outdoor Café and the Outrageous Coffee Shop. Lots of high tech and professional people like the shopping area to sit socialize and work. Buyers come by the office and drop in to talk just because they are in the area. Business is GREAT. I have had three new loan brokers join our office in the last six months. I thought that I was too small to worry about security, but a kid got into my wireless and changed the SSID to “MrSpock_was_here.” Now everyone is asking how I am protecting their information. Talking to the owners of other Real Estate businesses, they said that they got a Security Consultant to help and explain security. I heard about a free solution to security called Kali. Will having Kali installed fix all of my security problems?”
Answer your client’s question by explaining
- what Kali is
- what Kali’s security function is
- how Kali could help
- and will just installing Kali do anything for them
Write both essay answers in a single Word document.
Name the document: 601_Midterm_Essays_Lastname.docx (insert your Last Name where indicated).
When ready, click on the "Midterm Exam Essay Questions Part 2" link above to submit the assignment.