1. What does DNS stand for in the context of networking? Data Naming Service Dynamic Network System Domain Name System Digital Network Security 2. Which of the following is an example of an “open-source” software model? Microsoft Windows Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Office Linux operating system 3. Which of the following is a common web browser? Firefox Apache SQL Server MySQL 4. What is the purpose of a firewall in network security? To increase network speed To prevent unauthorized access and protect against threats To enhance computer performance To manage email accounts 5. What is the main function of an antivirus/anti-malware software? To create web pages To manage printer access To protect against malicious software To design graphics 6. What is the purpose of an IP address in networking? To store web pages To send emails To manage network cables To identify a specific device on a network 7. What is the primary function of a modem in a network? To convert digital data to analog for transmission To provide wireless access To manage network traffic To store data files 8. Which of the following is a method to secure a mobile device? Disabling all security settings Installing antivirus software Enabling default passwords Using open Wi-Fi networks 9. What does EMI stand for when referring to potential computer interference? Electronic Memory Interface External Memory Initialization Electromagnetic Interference Enhanced Multitasking Integration 10. What is the purpose of a motherboard/system board in a computer? To manage the power supply To control network connections To connect and manage hardware components To provide a user interface 11. Which of the following is a commonly used protocol for email communication? FTP SMTP HTTP HTTPS 12. Which of the following is an example of a non-repudiation method? Secure socket layer (SSL) Document encryption Password protection Video recording 13. Which of the following is NOT a type of malware? Encryption Ransomware Trojan horse Spyware 14. What does the acronym “URL” stand for in the context of web addresses? Unified Resource Listing Universal Reference Language Uniform Resource Locator User Rights and Licensing 15. Which of the following is an example of a non-relational database type? Schema database Key/value database Relational database Table-based database 16. In a database, what does the term “schema” refer to? A type of query language A database backup method A data manipulation language The structure that defines the organization of data 17. Which of the following is considered a volatile storage type? Random Access Memory (RAM) Hard drive Solid State Drive (SSD) Digital Versatile Disk (DVD) 18. Which of the following is a common cloud storage service? FTP SQL NAS Dropbox 19. What is the primary purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)? To secure wireless connections To store large files To enhance network speed To provide backup power during outages 20. What is the purpose of a DNS (Domain Name System) server? To convert IP addresses to domain names To manage printer configurations To control access to a network To store email messages 21. What is the purpose of an ACL (Access Control List) in network security? To control access to network resources To configure IP addresses To set up email accounts To manage printer access 22. What is the primary function of an access point in networking? To manage printer access To connect computers to a network To store data To protect against malware 23. In the context of programming, what does “IDE” stand for? Internet Development Engine Interactive Debugging Environment Interface Design Entity Integrated Development Environment 24. Which protocol is commonly used for secure email communication? FTP ICMP IMAP HTTP 25. Which authentication factor involves something you are, such as fingerprint or retina scans? Password PIN Biometrics Security question Loading … Question 1 of 25
