A(n) ___ is a request for information from a database, typically written in the SQL language. 

A ___ attack on a network is designed to interrupt or stop network traffic by flooding it with too many requests. 

___ aims to protect private or sensitive information by eliminating or encrypting data such as personally identifiable information (PII).

A(n) ___, such as mdc.edu, identifies a specific server or a specific site on the internet. 

The scam known as ___ makes a computer’s data inaccessible until money is paid to the perpetrator. 

___ is the use of human traits for identification. 

With respect to security, which of the following is NOT a tool to ensure confidentiality?

The ___ operating system is a Google based product. 

___ is the process of investigating raw data of various types to uncover trends and correlations, and to answer specifically crafted questions. 

A child with a respiratory infection is scheduled to have a sweat test. After the physician discusses the test with the mother, the mother approaches the nurse and asks the purpose of this diagnostic test. Which of the following responses by the nurse would best reinforce the physician’s explanation?