Understanding Access Control Lists

What is the primary purpose of an Access Control List (ACL) in computer networks?

• To encrypt data

• To control access to resources

• To monitor network traffic

• To compress files

Which of the following is a common use of ACLs in network security?

• To manage user passwords

• To filter network traffic

• To backup data

• To optimise network speed

In the context of ACLs, what does the term "filter" refer to?

• Sorting data alphabetically

• Blocking or allowing specific network traffic

• Encrypting sensitive information

• Compressing large files

Which protocol is commonly used with ACLs to filter traffic on a network?

• HTTP

• FTP

• IP

• SMTP

What is the default permission setting for a new Windows folder share?

• Read-only

• Full control

• No access

• Modify

Which of the following is NOT a permission level in Windows folder sharing?

• Read

• Write

• Execute

• Delete

What is the primary function of a Windows folder share?

• To encrypt files

• To allow multiple users to access files over a network

• To backup files to the cloud

• To convert files to different formats

Which of the following is a valid IPv4 address?

• 192.168.1.1

• 256.256.256.256

• 123.456.789.0

• 192.168.1.256

How many bits are there in an IPv4 address?

• 16

• 32

• 64

• 128

What is the range of the first octet in a Class A IP address?

• 0-127

• 128-191

• 192-223

• 224-239