G8 Networking and Security Quiz

Which part of a data packet ensures it can be put back in the right order?

• IP address

• Domain name

• Packet number

• Encryption key

What is the main reason data is broken into packets before being sent?

• It reduces the quality of the content

• It keeps the file secure from viruses

• It helps the data load as a single stream

• It makes transfer faster and more reliable

Why is packet switching more reliable than sending whole files?

• It uses satellite signals instead of cables

• Each packet can take a different route if needed

• It sends one packet at a time in alphabetical order

• Packets are always encrypted before sending

What does TCP do in a packet-switched network?

• Encrypts each packet

• Guides packets to their destination

• Ensures all packets arrive and reassemble correctly

• Allocates bandwidth to each device

Which protocol would be used to upload a large file to a server?

• HTTP

• FTP

• SMTP

• DNS

Why might video freeze briefly during online streaming?

• The video file was corrupted

• Packets are always lost in large files

• TCP cannot reassemble the packets

• A packet was delayed or lost

If a server in a client-server network fails, what is a likely result?

• All devices start working faster

• Devices automatically switch to peer-to-peer

• Clients may lose access to shared resources

• The network automatically resets

Which of these is NOT a feature of peer-to-peer networks?

• All devices share resources equally

• One central device manages everything

• Devices can act as both server and client

• File sharing happens directly between users

Which statement best explains why cloud computing uses a client-server model?

• Data is stored on local hard drives

• Users request services from central servers

• Each device uploads its own version of the network

• Devices operate without internet

What makes managing security easier in a client-server network?

• Devices ignore central policies

• Users manage their own settings

• The server controls access and updates

• Files are only shared using Bluetooth