Network Computing Quiz

What does LAN stand for?

• Local Area Network

• Limited Area Network

• Long Area Network

• Large Area Network

Which of the following is an example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• The internet

• A home network

• A university campus network

• A coffee shop Wi-Fi

What is the purpose of a MAC address?

• To monitor network traffic

• To uniquely identify devices on a network

• To assign IP addresses

• To filter emails

What is the primary function of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) in a network?

• To dynamically assign IP addresses to devices on a network.

• To monitor and control network traffic

• To assign MAC addresses to devices.

• To manage email filtering and delivery

Which of the following is a type of malware?

• Firewall

• Ransomware

• Trojan

• Spyware

What is phishing?

• A network monitoring technique

• A type of network protocol

• A method to deceive individuals into sharing sensitive information

• A method of data encryption

Which of the following are common security measures used to protect a network?

• Antivirus Software

• Firewall

• DNS

• DHCP

Which of the following technologies is typically used in a WPAN (Wireless Personal Area Network)?

• Bluetooth

• Wireless Router

• RFID

• Fiber Optics

Which protocol is responsible for translating human-readable domain names into IP addresses?

• MAC

• VPN

• DHCP

• DNS

Which security measure involves verifying the identity of users through two steps, often with something they know and something they have?

• Phishing

• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

• Network Address Translation

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol