Computer Networking Quiz

Which device interface is typically used for connecting an external hard drive?

• VGA

• USB

• HDMI

• RJ-45

In networking, what does DNS primarily do?

• It assigns IP addresses to devices

• It translates domain names to IP addresses

• It filters incoming and outgoing network traffic

• It encrypts data sent over the network

Which of the following is a primary function of an operating system?

• Compiling code

• Managing hardware and software resources

• Designing websites

• Enabling wired network connections

Which of these programming languages is typically interpreted rather than compiled?

• C++

• Java

• Python

• Assembly

In a relational database, what is the main purpose of a primary key?

• To enable encryption of sensitive data

• To uniquely identify each row in a table

• To facilitate backups of database records

• To store large binary files

Which of the following is considered an example of two-factor authentication?

• Username and password

• Password and security question

• Password and fingerprint scan

• Security questions only

What is the main purpose of encryption?

• To backup files

• To compress files

• To convert data into a secure format

• To improve network speed

Which storage device is typically faster?

• HDD

• SSD

• DVD

• Blu-ray

Which of the following best describes RAM?

• Permanent storage

• Volatile memory used for active processes

• A type of file storage system

• A method of compressing data

What is the primary function of a firewall?

• To backup data

• To manage network traffic and control access

• To optimize system performance

• To encrypt data