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WorksheetsAPCSP Final Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 22mins
What does it mean when we say the Internet is redundant?
Parts of it are unnecessary
If a path is down, packets can be routed a different way
It has a delay between the request and the response to the request
If there is an error, a backup system is brought online to be used
Latency
The number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time. e.g. 8 bits/sec.
Time it takes for a bit to travel from its sender to its receiver.
A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.
A way of representing information using only two options
A set of rules governing the exchange or transmission of data between devices.
IETF
Protocol
IP Address
Net Neutrality
What does run mean?
to make a code for a program
to make a program complete an algorithm
to make a website show up on your screen
Bug
Part of a program that does not work correctly.
S small insect
The art of creating a program.
An action that causes something to happen.
What is a key advantage of wired connections over wireless ones?
Wired connections require less maintenance
Wired connections are more susceptible to interference
Wired connections offer higher data transfer speeds
Wired connections have a wider coverage area
In networking, what is the main difference between a switch and a hub?
A switch can connect multiple networks, a hub cannot.
A switch operates at the Network layer, while a hub operates at the Data Link layer.
A switch sends data to the specific device it is intended for, while a hub broadcasts data to all devices.
There is no significant difference; they are interchangeable.
Choose the correct definition for the Router.
a computer that is portable and suitable for use while traveling.
the software that supports a computer's basic functions
a computer that is suitable for any regular desk
a device that forwards data packets along networks.
What is a computer network?
A computer that can be used by different users simultaneously
Two or more computers connected together that can share data and programs
How does the internet maintain its reliability despite network issues?
Using only wired connections
By having multiple paths for data packets
Through manual monitoring
By using a single pathway for data
A network of computers is?
WAN
WLAN
Computers connected via network infrastructure
LAN
What is the primary advantage of using a switch over a hub in a network?
A switch can provide internet access, while a hub cannot.
A switch can operate at higher speeds than a hub.
A switch can send data directly to the receiving device, reducing network congestion.
A switch is less expensive than a hub.
What happens to packets once they arrive according to the learning material?
They are duplicated
They are pieced back together
They are discarded
They are encrypted
An agreed-upon set of rules that specify the behavior of some system
IP Address
Internet Protocol (IP)
Protocol
Fault Tolerant
What would pose the greatest security risk when using public key encryption?
Open Standards for encrypting data
The encryption message being intercepted by a third party
Exposure of the public key
Exposure of the private key
Which of the following is least likely to be a phishing attack?
An email claiming to be from the IRS that needs you to update your account by changing a password. The email offers a link to a site that looks identical to the official IRS website
The IRS is emailing you to update your information by going to a link on the site www.irs.gov.scamcentral.com
Receiving an email from a "friend" asking for a reply that seems off
Software attached to a flashdrive that logs every key pressed on your keyboard
Done
Which protocol is primarily used for sending email attachments?
HTTP
FTP
SMTP
IMAP
What does the term 'firewall' refer to in computer networking?
A physical barrier against heat
A security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
A software that speeds up data transmission
A tool for data analysis
What is the primary function of the Domain Name System (DNS)?
To encrypt data transmissions
To assign IP addresses to domain names
To translate domain names into IP addresses
To store data securely
