Introduction to Cyber Security Quiz 1

Which type of network topology connects all devices in a linear sequence?

• Bus

• Ring

• Star

• Mesh

What method do most IDS software implementations use?

• Anomaly detection

• Preemptive blocking

• Intrusion deterrence

• Infiltration

Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for logical addressing and routing?

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

• Physical Layer

Which of these is a technique that is used to verify a message’s integrity?

• Message Digest

• Protocol

• Decryption algorithm

• Digital signature

Which protocol operates at the Transport Layer and provides reliable, connection-oriented communication?

• TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

• UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

• IP (Internet Protocol)

• ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol)

Which device operates at the Data Link Layer and filters traffic based on MAC addresses?

• Router

• Hub

• Switch

• Repeater

What is the purpose of DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?

• Translate IP addresses to MAC addresses

• Assign dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network

• Provide secure communication between devices

• Control access to network resources

Which networking device operates at the Application Layer and filters traffic based on application-layer data?

• Hub

• Router

• Firewall

• Switch

Which protocol is used for sending and receiving emails?

• FTP (File Transfer Protocol)

• SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)

• HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)

• UDP (User Datagram Protocol)

In TCP/IP, which layer is responsible for logical addressing using IP addresses?

• Data Link Layer

• Network Layer

• Transport Layer

• Application Layer