Question 1

When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client?

Accepted Answer

A) External hard drive 
B) Modem 
C) Laptop 
D) Printer 
A) External hard drive 
B) Modem 
C) Laptop 
D) Printer

Question 2

What is a MAC address?

Accepted Answer

A) A unique hardware address for your device 
B) The connection needed to access to a cellular network 
C) An IP address unique to Apple's MAC computers 
D) An alternate name Internet Protocol version 6 
A) A unique hardware address for your device 
B) The connection needed to access to a cellular network 
C) An IP address unique to Apple's MAC computers 
D) An alternate name Internet Protocol version 6

Question 3

If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?

Accepted Answer

A) Wired network 
B) Intranet 
C) Extranet 
D) Virtual private network 
A) Wired network 
B) Intranet 
C) Extranet 
D) Virtual private network

Question 4

What internal device does a computer use to connect to a wired or a wireless network?

Accepted Answer

A) Motherboard 
B) Hub 
C) Switch 
D) Network interface card 
A) Motherboard 
B) Hub 
C) Switch 
D) Network interface card

Question 5

When it comes to secure data storage on a network, which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) You cannot save encrypted files on a network attached storage device. 
B) Wireless network keys are the safest method for protecting files on a network. 
C) Roles can be granted to individuals to view files and make changes to files on a network. 
D) Files stored on a network are accessible to all who can access that network. 
A) You cannot save encrypted files on a network attached storage device. 
B) Wireless network keys are the safest method for protecting files on a network. 
C) Roles can be granted to individuals to view files and make changes to files on a network. 
D) Files stored on a network are accessible to all who can access that network.

Question 6

Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe?

Accepted Answer

A) Fingerprint scanner 
B) Body area network 
C) Encryption 
D) Software firewall 
A) Fingerprint scanner 
B) Body area network 
C) Encryption 
D) Software firewall

Question 7

To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____.

Accepted Answer

A) network 
B) hub 
C) switch 
D) modem 
A) network 
B) hub 
C) switch 
D) modem

Question 8

Which of the following is true about broadband connections?

Accepted Answer

A) Broadband connections turn off after a specified amount of idle time. 
B) Broadband connections are "always-on" connections. 
C) Only a few of today's Internet connections are broadband connections. 
D) Broadband connections require a wireless router to increase their speed. 
A) Broadband connections turn off after a specified amount of idle time. 
B) Broadband connections are "always-on" connections. 
C) Only a few of today's Internet connections are broadband connections. 
D) Broadband connections require a wireless router to increase their speed.

Question 9

Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt?

Accepted Answer

A) It did not include a promotional offer. 
B) It was written in an overly formal tone. 
C) The signature was consistent with other emails from his bank. 
D) It contained typos and other grammatical errors. 
A) It did not include a promotional offer. 
B) It was written in an overly formal tone. 
C) The signature was consistent with other emails from his bank. 
D) It contained typos and other grammatical errors.

Question 10

As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it?

Accepted Answer

A) Store the report on a flash drive that you have password-protected with the president's name. 
B) Encrypt the data in the report. 
C) Send the email without attaching the report and ask the president to call you. 
D) Transfer the report to the cloud. 
A) Store the report on a flash drive that you have password-protected with the president's name. 
B) Encrypt the data in the report. 
C) Send the email without attaching the report and ask the president to call you. 
D) Transfer the report to the cloud.

Question 11

Why would you want to connect your computer to a network?

Accepted Answer

A) to keep up with computing trends 
B) for added security 
C) to access shared resources 
D) to use the network's operating system 
A) to keep up with computing trends 
B) for added security 
C) to access shared resources 
D) to use the network's operating system

Question 12

Sean is studying at a friend's house and notices that he can connect to the wireless network without entering a wireless network key. What does this indicate about the network?

Accepted Answer

A) He can use the network only for a limited time. 
B) The network connection is probably not secure. 
C) He cannot connect to the Internet from the network. 
D) The network most likely uses a firewall for protection. 
A) He can use the network only for a limited time. 
B) The network connection is probably not secure. 
C) He cannot connect to the Internet from the network. 
D) The network most likely uses a firewall for protection.

Question 13

Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with?

Accepted Answer

A) Access to websites should not be restricted based on content. 
B) All Internet traffic should be treated equally. 
C) The same level of service should be provided to all websites, regardless of purpose. 
D) ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections. 
A) Access to websites should not be restricted based on content. 
B) All Internet traffic should be treated equally. 
C) The same level of service should be provided to all websites, regardless of purpose. 
D) ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections.

Question 14

What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information?

Accepted Answer

A) Social engineering 
B) A zombie attack 
C) An evil twin 
D) Spyware 
A) Social engineering 
B) A zombie attack 
C) An evil twin 
D) Spyware

Question 15

What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A) They use adware to fill your screen with unwanted advertisements until you click one. 
B) They overload the server with network traffic so webpages will not load. 
C) They disguise the network as an evil twin. 
D) They encrypt your computer data and hold it hostage until you pay a fee, usually with bitcoins. 
A) They use adware to fill your screen with unwanted advertisements until you click one. 
B) They overload the server with network traffic so webpages will not load. 
C) They disguise the network as an evil twin. 
D) They encrypt your computer data and hold it hostage until you pay a fee, usually with bitcoins.

Question 16

4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.

Accepted Answer

A) local 
B) wide 
C) metropolitan 
D) personal 
A) local 
B) wide 
C) metropolitan 
D) personal

Question 18

What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access?

Accepted Answer

A) To rate Internet sites similar to movie ratings 
B) To restrict Internet access by location and population 
C) To regulate the bandwidth each website can have 
D) To release rules surrounding Internet access 
A) To rate Internet sites similar to movie ratings 
B) To restrict Internet access by location and population 
C) To regulate the bandwidth each website can have 
D) To release rules surrounding Internet access

Question 19

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

Accepted Answer

A) Password123 
B) Abc123456789 
C) CatCatCatCat 
D) Wbcm2!4!820! 
A) Password123 
B) Abc123456789 
C) CatCatCatCat 
D) Wbcm2!4!820!

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about public networks?

Accepted Answer

A) Many public networks are not secure. 
B) All public networks are free. 
C) Your home network is a public network. 
D) Hackers cannot intercept data transmitted over public networks. 
A) Many public networks are not secure. 
B) All public networks are free. 
C) Your home network is a public network. 
D) Hackers cannot intercept data transmitted over public networks.

When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client?

What is a MAC address?

If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?

What internal device does a computer use to connect to a wired or a wireless network?

When it comes to secure data storage on a network, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe?

To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____.

Which of the following is true about broadband connections?

Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt?

As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it?

Why would you want to connect your computer to a network?

Sean is studying at a friend's house and notices that he can connect to the wireless network without entering a wireless network key. What does this indicate about the network?

Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with?

What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information?

What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge?

4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks.

Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.

What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access?

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

Which of the following statements is true about public networks?

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Exam 10: Networking

When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client?

What is a MAC address?

If you want to share information with individuals who are internal to your organization, which type of network would you want to use?

What internal device does a computer use to connect to a wired or a wireless network?

When it comes to secure data storage on a network, which of the following statements is true?

Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe?

To access the Internet, a router must be connected to a _____.

Which of the following is true about broadband connections?

Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt?

As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it?

Why would you want to connect your computer to a network?

Sean is studying at a friend's house and notices that he can connect to the wireless network without entering a wireless network key. What does this indicate about the network?

Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with?

What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information?

What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge?

4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks.

Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.

What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access?

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

Which of the following statements is true about public networks?

Impact of Digital Technology

The Web

Computer Hardware

Operating Systems and File Management

Software and Apps

Security and Safety

Digital Media

Program and App Use and Development

Web Development

Digital Communication

Digital Transformation: Cloud, E-Commerce, and Ai

Databases

Digital Ethics and Lifestyle

Digital Literacy and Technology

Filters