School Event- Networking and Cyber Security Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a networking device?

• Router

• Switch

• Monitor

• Access Point

What is Cyber Security?

• The study of computer networking

• The practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats

• A way to increase computer performance

• A type of programming language

Which of the following best describes a router?

• A device that amplifies a signal

• A device that connects different networks and directs traffic

• A device that only allows wired connections

• A device used to increase Wi-Fi range

What does "IP" stand for in networking?

• Internet Protocol

• Internal Process

• Internet Path

• Instant Processing

Which of these is NOT a type of cyber threat?

• Malware

• LAN Cable

• Social Engineering

• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

• To speed up the internet

• To filter incoming and outgoing network traffic

• To physically block hackers

• To store backup data

What does DDoS stand for?

• Dynamic Domain Operating System

• Distributed Denial of Service

• Data Download Over Server

• Digital Defence Online System

What is phishing?

• A method to securely encrypt emails

• A cyber attack tricking users into revealing personal information

• A secure way to transfer funds online

• A technique used for network troubleshooting

What should you check before entering sensitive data on a website?

• The number of advertisements on the page

• The presence of “https://” in the URL

• The font style used on the website

• The number of pages on the website

What device is used to connect multiple computers within a Local Area Network (LAN)?

• Router

• Switch

• Modem

• Firewall