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Networking and IT Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 4hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of a router?

a)

Connect multiple networks and manage traffic

b)

Store data

c)

Speed up computer performance

d)

Provide power to devices

2.

Which network topology connects each device to a central hub?

a)

Mesh

b)

Star

c)

Ring

d)

Bus

3.

Which network protocol is used for securely transferring files?

a)

FTP

b)

HTTP

c)

SFTP

d)

POP3

4.

What is the purpose of a subnet mask?

a)

Encrypt data

b)

Divide IP address into network and host portions

c)

Assign IP addresses

d)

Monitor traffic

5.

What is the maximum number of devices a standard IPv4 address can support?

a)

4 million

b)

32 million

c)

4.3 billion

d)

Unlimited

6.

Which of the following wireless security protocols is considered the most secure?

a)

WEP

b)

WPA

c)

WPA2

d)

Bluetooth

7.

What does DHCP do in networking?

a)

Converts domain names into IP addresses

b)

Automatically assigns IP addresses to devices

c)

Encrypts data packets

d)

Blocks unauthorized access

8.

What is the purpose of a firewall in networking?

a)

Improve internet speed

b)

Prevent unauthorized access

c)

Store user credentials

d)

Compress network traffic

9.

What is a packet in networking?

a)

A type of virus

b)

A unit of data sent over a network

c)

A storage device

d)

A network protocol

10.

Which protocol is used for sending emails?

a)

HTTP

b)

SMTP

c)

FTP

d)

DHCP

11.

Which of the following is an example of an input device?

a)

Printer

b)

Monitor

c)

Keyboard

d)

Speaker

12.

What is the main function of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?

a)

Store system data

b)

Convert AC power to DC power for internal components

c)

Control internet connectivity

d)

Increase CPU performance

13.

What type of memory is considered volatile?

a)

RAM

b)

ROM

c)

SSD

d)

Flash memory

14.

Which component is responsible for executing instructions in a computer?

a)

Hard drive

b)

CPU

c)

RAM

d)

Power supply

15.

Which display type is commonly used in modern monitors and smartphones?

a)

CRT

b)

LCD

c)

Plasma

d)

LED

16.

What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computer?

a)

Store excess power

b)

Cool down the CPU and other components

c)

Improve network performance

d)

Reduce battery consumption

17.

What type of storage uses spinning platters to store data?

a)

SSD

b)

USB Flash Drive

c)

HDD

d)

SD Card

18.

Which of the following ports is commonly used to connect external monitors to a computer?

a)

USB

b)

HDMI

c)

RJ45

d)

Audio jack

19.

Which hardware component determines the speed of a computer's processing power?

a)

Hard drive

b)

RAM

c)

CPU

d)

GPU

20.

What does the BIOS do when a computer is powered on?

a)

Loads the operating system

b)

Checks hardware functionality and initializes startup

c)

Increases CPU speed

d)

Encrypts system data

21.

Which type of software helps manage and optimize computer performance?

a)

Productivity software

b)

Utility software

c)

Malware

d)

Cloud-based software

22.

What is an example of an open-source operating system?

a)

Windows 11

b)

macOS

c)

Linux

d)

ChromeOS

23.

Which software is used to manage and query databases?

a)

Microsoft Word

b)

Adobe Photoshop

c)

MySQL

d)

VLC Media Player

24.

Which file format is commonly used for video files?

a)

.jpg

b)

.mp4

c)

.docx

d)

.xls

25.

What is the primary function of an operating system?

a)

Run software applications

b)

Store all user data

c)

Provide internet access

d)

Scan for viruses

26.

What does SaaS stand for in cloud computing?

a)

Software as a Service

b)

Security and Application System

c)

Storage Allocation and Support

d)

Systematic Application Support

27.

Which software license allows users to modify and distribute the software?

a)

Commercial

b)

Proprietary

c)

Open-source

d)

Freeware

28.

What does the term 'patch' refer to in software?

a)

A new software feature

b)

A fix for security vulnerabilities and bugs

c)

A type of malware

d)

A backup of system files

29.

Which of the following is an example of productivity software?

a)

Microsoft Excel

b)

Adobe Illustrator

c)

Avast Antivirus

d)

Mozilla Firefox

30.

Which of the following is an example of cloud storage?

a)

SSD

b)

Google Drive

c)

USB Flash Drive

d)

External HDD

31.

Which protocol is used for securely browsing websites?

a)

HTTP

b)

FTP

c)

HTTPS

d)

SMTP

32.

What does DNS stand for?

a)

Digital Network System

b)

Dynamic Name Source

c)

Domain Name System

d)

Data Network Security

33.

Which network device is responsible for directing data between different networks?

a)

Switch

b)

Router

c)

Hub

d)

Firewall

34.

What does the term 'ping' measure in networking?

a)

Network speed

b)

Latency between two devices

c)

Storage capacity

d)

Internet bandwidth

35.

Which wireless standard is most commonly used in modern Wi-Fi networks?

a)

802.11a

b)

802.11b

c)

802.11n

d)

802.11ac

36.

Which type of network is used to connect computers within a single building or campus?

a)

WAN

b)

VPN

c)

LAN

d)

PAN

37.

What is the function of an IP address?

a)

Stores user data

b)

Identifies a device on a network

c)

Controls network traffic

d)

Encrypts emails

38.

Which type of network topology connects all devices in a closed loop?

a)

Star

b)

Mesh

c)

Ring

d)

Bus

39.

Which of the following is a security risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?

a)

Slow internet speed

b)

Unauthorized access to personal data

c)

Limited connection range

d)

High power consumption

40.

What does a proxy server do in networking?

a)

Encrypts files for security

b)

Acts as an intermediary between a user and the internet

c)

Increases internet speed

d)

Provides cloud storage

41.

What is the first step in troubleshooting a hardware issue?

a)

Replace the device

b)

Identify the problem

c)

Restart the computer

d)

Install a new operating system

42.

Which IT role is responsible for maintaining and securing an organization’s network?

a)

Software Developer

b)

Network Administrator

c)

Graphic Designer

d)

Content Manager

43.

What is the best practice when creating a strong password?

a)

Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters

b)

Use only lowercase letters

c)

Use the same password for all accounts

d)

Use short, easy-to-remember words

44.

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

a)

A phishing email asking for login credentials

b)

An antivirus software detecting malware

c)

A software update notification

d)

A firewall blocking unauthorized access

45.

What is the main function of a cybersecurity risk assessment?

a)

Install new security software

b)

Identify vulnerabilities and threats in an organization

c)

Block all network traffic

d)

Store encrypted data

46.

Which of the following is an example of multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

a)

Username and password

b)

Fingerprint scan and one-time password (OTP)

c)

Secret question and answer

d)

Email login only

47.

What is the best way to protect important files from loss?

a)

Store them only on a local computer

b)

Use a cloud backup or external storage device

c)

Keep them in an email inbox

d)

Use only one copy without a backup

48.

Which of the following is an example of physical security?

a)

A software firewall

b)

Biometric access controls

c)

Encrypted email communication

d)

VPN usage

49.

What is the most effective way to prevent malware infections?

a)

Download software from unknown sources

b)

Keep the operating system and software up to date

c)

Disable firewalls and antivirus software

d)

Use the same password for all accounts

50.

Which IT certification is best for beginners starting a career in IT?

a)

CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+)

b)

CISSP

c)

CCNA

d)

PMP