Information Technology Quiz

Which type of cable is best suited for internet connection, cable TV transmissions, and satellite TV?

• Shielded Twisted Pair (STP)

• Fiber optics

• Coaxial cable

• Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

What is the main advantage of using fiber optics over copper cables for communication?

• Lower cost

• Less susceptible to interference

• Lower bandwidth

• Easier installation

Which type of communication uses radio frequency to transmit data?

• Microwave communication

• Infrared communication

• Optical communication

• Wireless communication

Which type of communication uses light that is invisible to the human eye and is just above the red end of the color spectrum?

• Radio waves

• Microwave

• Infrared

• Bluetooth

What is the purpose of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• To gain access to data

• To encrypt data

• To cause disruption to a network or website

• To increase network speed

What is the main application of GPS in the flight industry?

• Locating the plane

• Tracking cycling routes

• Geotagging photographs

• Securing expensive items

What is the main advantage of cloud computing for businesses?

• Limited access to data

• No need for an internet connection

• Lower cost for storing data

• Increased security

What is the main disadvantage of relying on a third party for cloud computing services?

• No need for technical staff

• Increased security

• Unavailability of data if server fails

• Limited access to data

What is the main use of radio waves in satellite communication systems?

• Transmitting data over long distances

• Increasing network speed

• Transmitting data over short distances

• Encrypting signals

What is the main purpose of using Bluetooth technology?

• Transmitting data over long distances

• Exchanging data between devices in close proximity

• Increasing network speed

• Encrypting signals