Computer Networking Quiz

What is a computer network?

• A computer network is a collection of interconnected devices.

• A computer network is a software program that allows computers to communicate with each other.

• A computer network is a physical connection between two computers.

• A computer network is a single device that can perform multiple tasks.

What are the two main types of computer networks?

• MAN and PAN

• VPN and WLAN

• CAN and SAN

• LAN and WAN

What is the purpose of a LAN?

• To connect computers and devices within a limited area for gaming purposes.

• To connect computers and devices within a wide area for communication and resource sharing.

• To connect computers and devices within a limited area for communication and resource sharing.

• To connect computers and devices within a limited area for storing data.

What is the purpose of a WAN?

• To connect multiple devices within a single local area network (LAN).

• To provide internet access to a single computer.

• To secure data transmission within a local area network (LAN).

• To connect multiple local area networks (LANs) over a large geographical area.

What is network security?

• The process of encrypting data on a computer network

• The practice of protecting physical network cables

• Practice of protecting a computer network and its data from unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of service.

• The process of connecting multiple computers together

What are some common network security threats?

• malware, phishing attacks, DDoS attacks, insider threats, password attacks

• firewall breaches, social engineering, data leaks

• virus attacks, network congestion, weak encryption

• spam emails, physical theft, software bugs

What is the Internet?

• A type of software used for browsing the web.

• A global network of connected computers.

• A physical network of cables and wires.

• A private network used by a single organization.

What is the World Wide Web?

• A social media platform for sharing photos and videos.

• A search engine for finding information on the internet.

• A messaging app for sending text and multimedia messages.

• A system of interconnected documents and resources accessible via web browsers.

What is a website?

• A website is a physical device used to access the internet.

• A website is a collection of web pages and related content that is identified by a common domain name and published on at least one web server.

• A website is a type of software used to create web pages.

• A website is a collection of physical documents stored on a server.

What is a web browser?

• A web browser is a software application used to access and view websites on the internet.

• A web browser is a tool used to download files from the internet.

• A web browser is a software application used to create websites on the internet.

• A web browser is a type of computer hardware used to access and view websites on the internet.