10 min test 7

The World Wide Web is based on a...

• client server relationship

• peer to peer relationship

A WAN connects LANs accross large geographical areas...

• True

• False

A packet is...

• ... a type of file

• ... a chunk of data being transmitted over a network

• ... a network protocol

Which of these pieces of hardware transmits data between networks?

• NIC

• Switch

• Router

What is an advantage of creating a piece of hardware that follows certain standards?

• It will be compatible with other pieces of hardware

• It is much cheaper to manufacture

Which type of wireless technology typically has a larger connection range?

• WiFi

• Bluetooth

Which of these protocols would be used to upload a large number of files to a server?

• HTTP

• IMAP

• FTP

Which of these is an example of a phishing attack?

• Downloading software containing a virus from the internet

• Attempting to gain sensitive information by impersonating a trustworthy person or business

• Attempting to overload a server to cause it to crash

What is the name of the network topology in the diagram?

• Star

• Mesh

• Partial Mesh

What is the risk of having an insecure password?

• Malware could go undetected on his computer

• Unauthorised access via a brute force attack