MST02 - MIDTERM FINAL QUIZ

Which networking protocol is commonly used for retrieving web pages from servers?

• A) FTP

• B) HTTP

• C) SMTP

• D) TCP/IP

What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• A) A network covering a large geographical area

• B) A network connecting devices within a limited area

• C) A network connecting devices across multiple cities

• D) A network used for long-distance communication

What is the primary purpose of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?

• A) Increase network speed

• B) Enhance network security

• C) Connect LANs over long distances

• D) Expand network coverage

Which transmission media type is commonly used in LANs?

• A) Fiber-optic cable

• B) Coaxial cable

• C) Twisted Pair Wire

• D) Wireless network components

What term refers to the rules governing behavior in online communication?

• A) Netiquette

• B) Etiquette

• C) Ethics

• D) Morality

Who are black hat hackers?

• A) Ethical hackers working for cybersecurity firms

• B) Malicious hackers who exploit vulnerabilities for personal gain

• C) Government agents monitoring network security

• D) Software developers creating security patches

Which command line utility is used to check DNS settings?

• A) ipconfig

• B) ping

• C) tracert

• D) nslookup

Which issue arises when two devices share the same IP address?

• A) IP Address Exhaustion

• B) DNS Problems

• C) Duplicate IP Addresses

• D) Slow Internet Performance

What does the acronym WAN stand for?

• A) Wide Access Network

• B) Wireless Area Network

• C) Wide Area Network

• D) Wired Access Network

What term refers to the set of rules governing data transmission between devices on a network?

• A) Protocol

• B) Modem

• C) NIC

• D) ISP