Computer Practice Test 10

Which of the following describes an evil twin?

A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it.

What is an ISP?

A telecommunications company that sells Internet access.

Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less than 30 feet/9 meters?

Bluetooth

What does a DSL modem use to send and receive digital data?

Copper telephone wiring

Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server?

Customers cannot view the website on their device because the page will not load.

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?

Encrypt the data in the report.

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

False

A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables

False

RFID is a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication.

False

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

Intranet

Which of the following network standards applies to cellular networks?

LTE

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

Laptop

Which of the following statements is true about public networks?

Many public networks are not secure.

While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to?

My Verizon VPN

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

Network interface card

What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?

Router

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

Social engineering

In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate.

Star

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files?

The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection

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?

The network connection is probably not secure.

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

To release rules surrounding Internet access

Wireless networks that are available in public places, such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots.

True

Which of the following would be considered a strong password?

Wbcm2!4!820!

What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables?

Wireless network

To protect a computer or a server, a(n) ______ can be installed that would act as a barrier and inspect data being transmitted to or from the network.

firewall

Keisha needs to connect to the Internet, but no wireless networks or Wi-Fi hotspots are available. What can she use instead to make the connection?

mobile hotspot

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

modem

A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.

peer-to-peer

Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth.

personal

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

to access shared resources