WorksheetsCybersecurity Landscape Capstone
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the main circuit board inside a computer that connects all the other components together?
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
Motherboard
Northbridge
Which of the following is NOT considered an output device?
Scanner
Printer
Speaker
Monitor
What is used to transfer data between components inside a computer or even between computers?
Firmware
Buses
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Drivers
Which component of a computer system converts AC power from a wall outlet into DC power that can be used by the individual components of the system?
Motherboard
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Power Supply Unit (PSU)
Southbridge
What is the primary component of a computer system responsible for executing instructions?
Drivers
CPU
Motherboard
RAM
A user has entered a search string into an application and clicked on the search icon. Which of the following is the NEXT step in the computing process?
Output
Input
Storage
Processing
Which of the following lists the basic computing and processing steps in order?
Input, retrieval, output, and storage
Input/output, processing, and storage
Input, retrieval, processing, and storage
Input, processing, output, and storage
Which of the following provides a computer system with the ability to retrieve and manipulate data at a future time?
Transistors
Storage
Microchips
Processing
Which of the following components stores values in short-term memory?
Flash drive
RAM
Hard drive
Processor
What is the primary role of an operating system in a computer system?
To provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with the system
To manage the computer's hardware resources and provide a platform for software applications to run on
To provide utility programs for system maintenance
To process commands and be the computers "brain".
What is the function of the kernel in an operating system?
To manage the computer's resources, including memory, CPU, and I/O devices
To manage the storage and organization of files and directories on the computer's storage devices
To allow users to interact with the system via commands
To give users a graphical interface to interact with
What are the two primary types of user interfaces in an operating system?
GUI & CLI
Shell & Kernel
GUI & Shell
CUI & Batch Interface
What is the role of device drivers in an operating system?
To manage the computer's hardware resources
To allow the operating system to communicate with and control hardware devices
To provide a user-friendly interface for interacting with the system
To provide power to connected peripherals
What is virtualization in the context of computer systems?
A technology that allows multiple hardware devices to be controlled by a single operating system
A technology that allows a single operating system to run on multiple physical machines
A technology that allows multiple operating systems and software applications to run on a single physical machine
a technology that allows you to control resource allocation to internal components
What does software refer to in the context of a computer system?
The physical components of a computer
The programs, data, and instructions that control the computer's behavior
The power supply and cooling systems
Virtual memory
How many main types of software are there?
Two (software and firmware)
Four (operating systems, device drivers, firmware, and utility programs)
Three (System software, application, and programming software)
What is a Type 1 hypervisor, and where is it typically installed?
Installed on top of an existing operating system
Installed directly on the physical hardware
Installed as an application within another operating system
Where is a Type 2 hypervisor typically installed?
Only on high-end servers with specialized hardware
Within an existing operating system like an application
Directly on the physical hardware
What is a hypervisor?
A type of programming language
An operating system designed for gaming
A virtualization technology that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine
A specialized device used for network routing
How many digits are used in binary systems?
One
Sixteen
Two
Ten
How many bits form a byte?
16
8
32
4
What is the decimal equivalent of the hex number A?
12
11
10
1
How many digits are used in the hexadecimal system?
32
48
12
16
What is the decimal equivalent of the binary number 1011?
5
11
7
10
Which component stores the BIOS settings for initializing hardware devices?
RAM
CPU
CMOS
BootMGR
What does POST stand for in the boot process?
Power-On Self-Test
Process of Startup Tasks
Pre-Operating System Test
In the BIOS settings, you can adjust the following (select all that apply)
CPU clock speed
Memory timings
Graphics card voltage
Boot order
Hard drive configuration
In a modern computer, what is the role of the Master Boot Record (MBR) during the boot process?
It initiates the power-on self-test (POST) process.
It stores the operating system files.
It provides a graphical user interface for the boot process.
It contains the bootloader and partition table information.
What is the primary goal of the PCI DSS?
Increase transparency in financial
Safeguard customer information
Protect payment card data
Regulate data storage
Which law was enacted to increase transparency and formalize a system of checks and balances in companies publicly traded on the stock market?
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
What does the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) primarily focus on?
Protecting personal government-issued information
Regulating data storage for educational institutions
Giving consumers control over their personal information
Securing healthcare information
Which regulation provides European Union citizens with rights similar to those provided by the California?
Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)?
Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Which of the following steps involves checking the manufacturer's website and using diagnostic tools to gather more information about the problem?
Research
Identify the problem
Test the solution
Questioning the obvioud
Select all the actions that can be part of the "Identify the problem" step in the troubleshooting process.
Ask the user to describe the problem or symptoms
Perform regular maintenance
Check for error messages
Review system and application log files
Attempt to duplicate the problem
What is the term used for turning a problem over to someone with more skills and knowledge in solving issues when you cannot identify the cause of the problem or if it is beyond your ability or responsibility to fix?
(a)
What is the internet?
A physical device that connects your computer to the network.
A program that allows you to browse the web.
A global network of interconnected devices and networks that allows people to access and share information, communicate with each other, and use a variety of online services and applications.
A super server that facilitates all public computer traffic
What are the four basic requirements for creating a network?
Computers, routers, switches, and network protocols
Computers, network media, network interfaces, and network protocols
Computers, network media, network interfaces, and network devices
Computers, network media, network devices, and network protocols
Which type of network connects devices within a person's immediate vicinity, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop?
LAN
WAN
WLAN
PAN
Which network type uses wireless technology, such as Wi-Fi, to connect devices without the need for physical cables?
SAN
WLAN
VPN
PSTN
What is a secure network that allows users to connect to a remote network over the internet, often used by businesses?
WLAN
SAN
VPN
PSTN
What protocol does the internet use to allow devices to communicate with each other?
UPD
TCP/IP
FTP
SMTP
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for data encryption and decryption, as well as data compression and formatting?
What is a router?
A device that allows wireless devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets, to connect to a wired network.
A device that connects multiple devices on a LAN and allows them to communicate with each other.
A device that connects different networks and routes data packets between them.
A device that converts digital signals from a computer or other digital device into analog signals that can be transmitted over a telephone line or cable line.
What is a switch?
A device that allows wireless devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets, to connect to a wired network.
A device that connects multiple devices on a LAN and allows them to communicate with each other.
A device that connects different networks and routes data packets between them.
A device that connects devices together and allows them to communicate using IP addresses.
What does the IEEE 802 family of standards mainly deal with?
Cellular networks
Network protocols and standards for LANs.
Which of the following protocols has the highest maximum transfer rate?
802.11ac
802.11a
802.11n
802.11b
Which of the following statements is true about Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?
Bluetooth is used for long-range communication, while Wi-Fi is used for short-range communication.
Bluetooth is primarily used for ad-hoc connections, while Wi-Fi is used for connecting devices to the internet.
Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi require additional hardware for communication.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are used interchangeably for the same purposes.
Which layer of the OSI model is responsible for transmitting raw data bits over a communication channel?
Which protocol operates at the Transport layer and provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery of data between applications?
ARP
IP
TCP
UDP
Which layer of the OSI model establishes, maintains, and ends dialogues between applications, and handles synchronization and checkpointing?
