WGU C182 Objective Assessment

What rights does the End User License Agreement for proprietary software typically give to purchasers?

• The freedom to share the software with others.

• The right to modify the software.

• Ownership rights to the software.

• The right to use the software.

Which of the following statements is true of computer networks?

• Computer Networks are inherently secure.

• Computer networks allow individuals to share hardware such as printers, but not software.

• Computer networks allow individuals to share many types of resources.

• Computer networks are not useful unless they are connected to the internet.

Part of the domain name of a Web page's URL.

Which of the following describes local computers only?

• It is a computer that a person is physically at.

• Servers are often this type of computer.

• It is a computer that is accessed over the network.

• It is often part of a computer network.

In the strategic risk analysis, prioritizing risks is before which step?

• Identify information assets

• Determine threats

• Identify vulnerabilities

• Develop and enact policies against threats.

Which of the following is the best definition of a computer network?

• A computer network consists of two or more computers linked together that share devices such as printers and file servers but they are not able to share software.

• A computer network is a collection of computers and computer resources (e.g., printers, file servers) connected in such a way that the computers can communicate with each other and their resources.

• A computer network consists of one computer connected wirelessly to a printer.

• A computer network consists of a number of computers connected via a device that allows them to connect to the Internet.

Which of the following statements applies to a proprietary software license?

• Purchased from a vendor and gives you the right to use the software but is not yours to own.

• Made freely available as a source code to enhance and distribute the software.

• Free from purchase but you are bound to some agreements when you install it.

• Free to use for a limited amount of time or with a restriction on features.

What is the most common type of local, physical network connection in use today?

• Coaxial and radio towers.

• Fiber optic cable and radio towers.

• Fiber optic and UTP.

• Radio towers and satellite.

Which number system is read and used by humans every day?

• Octal.

• Decimal.

• Hexadecimal.

• Binary.

Why would it be desirable to use a switch as opposed to a hub in a network?

• Because switches only transfer information to specific computers within a network and not all of the computers, the bandwidth used with a switch is more than that of a hub.

• Because switches only transfer information to specific computers within a network and not all of the computers, the bandwidth used with a switch is less than that of a hub.

• Because a switch is a more powerful device, it can be used over longer distances compared to a hub.