Computer Software Test

The internet is considered a WAN.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The internet is considered to be the largest WAN in the world.

A company that offers services for accessing and using the internet is

• A network

• A modem

• An ISP

  (Internet Service Provider)

• A public Wi-Fi provider

Answer explanation

An Internet Service Provider is a company that provides businesses and consumers with internet access. Examples can be Spectrum, Verizon and Frontier are popular ISPs.

What is a network?

• The firewall protection on a computer

• An internet connection

• A group applications that work together

• A group of computers that can share resources and information

What does a server do?

• It provides a particular service and manages resources

• Connects the computer to a mouse

• It's the computer's memory

• Provides the basic functions of the computer

The type of network found in a school?

• WAN

  (Wide Area Network)

• LAN

  (Local Area Network)

Answer explanation

Local area network is found in a small area usually in a home or business.

Wide area network is found in a large area usually in a city, town or state.

What does IP stand for?

• Internet Protocols

• Internet Protection

• Internet Protocol

• Internet Protected

An advantage of a private home network is that it is safer than a public network.

• False 

• True

Answer explanation

Home networks are more secure because they are password protected and when setup correctly will provide a level of encryption.

A device that transmits digital data over analog utility lines and links with an ISP is called a

• Modem

• Internet

• Utility Line

• Computer

What controls a computer's basic operations?

• RAM

• Motherboard

• Software System

• Operating System

HTTPS in a web browser means the site you are visiting is unencrypted?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

When HTTPS is before a website this means the page you are viewing is secure and encrypted. Examples can be a schools webpage, banks and government agencies.