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Introduction to Computer Security Entrance Exam

  1. In one sentence, describe each of the following as they relate to a process address space:
    1. Heap
    2. Stack
    3. Code
  2. List two programming languages with type safety and two without.
  3. Draw a chart showing the hierarchy of TCP, UDP, IP, and Ethernet.
  4. Describe what an operating system kernel is in 2 sentences or less.
  5. Is it possible for a process to access the contents of another process' address space without explicit 'permission' without shared memory? If yes, how? If no, why not? (Answer in 4 or less sentences)
  6. Using as much OO lingo as possible, describe what an object is in 3 sentences or less.