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IT23 Review 4 - 5

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A business is setting up a web server that needs to be accessible to clients from

around the world. The server must always have the same IP address so clients can

consistently access it via the same URL.

a)

Dynamic IP address

b)

Private IP address

c)

Public IP address

d)

Static IP address

2.

A user wants to understand the role of the default gateway in their network.

What is the function of a default gateway in a network?

a)

It resolves IP addresses into MAC addresses

b)

It routes traffic from the local network to other networks, such as the

internet

c)

It translates domain names to IP addresses

d)

It assigns IP addresses to devices on the network

3.

A user needs to know the IP address of their default gateway to troubleshoot an

internet connection problem.

Which command should the user run to find the IP address of the default

gateway?

a)

ipconfig

b)

netstat

c)
d)

tracert

4.

A small office has five computers that need to connect to the internet and

communicate with each other. The office has a router connected to the ISP, a switch,

and Ethernet cables. The office manager wants to ensure that all computers are

connected to the internet and can share files within the office.

How should the network devices be configured to achieve this goal?

a)

Connect each computer to the internet using its own modem

b)

Connect all computers directly to the router using Ethernet cables

c)

Connect all computers to the switch using Ethernet cables, and connect the

switch to the router

d)

Connect the router to the ISP and use wireless connections for all computers

5.

The network in a small office suddenly stops working, and none of the connected

devices can communicate with each other. The internet connection also drops. The

office uses a switch to connect all devices to the router.

What is the most likely cause of the issue?

a)

The switch has failed

b)

The Ethernet cables are unplugged from the computers

c)

The router has assigned duplicate IP addresses

d)

The internet service provider is down

6.

A business is debating whether to use static IP addresses for all of its devices but is

concerned about some potential drawbacks.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using static IP addresses?

a)

Static IP addresses are not accessible over the internet

b)

They require more configuration and management

c)

The IP address can change automatically

d)

They are less reliable for hosting servers

7.

A company wants to assign a permanent, fixed IP address to one of its servers so

that it can always be accessed through the same IP address.

What type of IP address should the company assign?

a)

A floating IP address

b)

A temporary IP address

c)

A static IP address

d)

dynamic IP address

8.

You have a surveillance camera installed at home, and you want to access it

remotely from your office. You tried using a dynamic IP address, but it changes

frequently, making it difficult to access the camera consistently.

What is the most suitable IP address configuration for this scenario?

a)

Private IP address

b)

Static IP address

c)

Dynamic IP address

d)

Localhost IP address

9.

In a small office, a manager wants to share a folder with several employees so they

can access important documents. The employees are all connected to the same local

network.

What is the most appropriate way for the manager to share the folder with all

the employees?

a)

Create individual email accounts for each employee and email the folder to them

b)

Copy the folder to each employee’s computer using a USB drive

c)

Upload the folder to a cloud service and share the link with the employees

d)

Enable folder sharing in the operating system and give network users

access

10.

A user notices that their home devices (laptop, phone, smart TV) seem to have

different IP addresses each time they reconnect to the Wi-Fi. They don’t need to

access these devices remotely, so they don’t mind the change.

What type of IP address configuration is likely being used by the home router?

a)

Loopback IP address

b)

Manual IP configuration

c)

Dynamic IP address

d)

Static IP address

11.

A user wants to test if their local network adapter (the network interface card) is

functioning properly by sending data packets to itself.

Which command should be used to test this using the loopback address?

a)

ping 127.0.0.1

b)

ipconfig /all

c)

tracert 8.8.8.8

d)

192.168.1.1

12.

A user in the office is unable to access the network. After troubleshooting, you

discover that two computers have the same IP address, causing a conflict.

How can this issue be resolved?

a)

Disable the firewall on the router

b)

Reboot the router

c)

Restart both computers

d)

Change the IP address of one of the computers

13.

A company has two offices in the same building. Each office has its own local area

network (LAN) with a router and a switch. The company wants to connect the two

offices so that employees can share files and resources across both networks.

What is the best way to connect the two networks?

a)

Use Wi-Fi to connect the two offices

b)

Use a second router to bridge the two networks

c)

Connect the two routers using a crossover Ethernet cable

d)

Connect the two switches using an Ethernet cable

14.

After setting up folder sharing on the local network, employees report that

accessing files from the shared folder is slow, especially when multiple users access

it at the same time.

What could be the cause of this issue?

a)

The folder sharing feature is disabled

b)

The folder is too large to be shared over the network

c)

The network cable connecting the server to the switch is faulty

d)

The server hosting the shared folder is experiencing high traffic and

bandwidth limitations

15.

A user runs the ping command to test the connection to a remote server, but the

result shows "Request timed out."

What does this indicate?

a)

The DNS server is down

b)

The local computer is misconfigured

c)

The server is online but unreachable due to a firewall

d)

The remote server is not reachable, possibly offline or disconnected

16.

Your home router assigns different IP addresses to devices that connect to it at

different times. These IP addresses are assigned automatically and can change.

What type of IP address is being used here?

a)

A permanent IP address

b)

static IP address

c)

A manual IP address

d)

A dynamic IP address

17.

A department head shares a folder with the team for collaboration. However, certain

sensitive files in the folder should only be accessible by the department head, while

other files can be accessed and modified by the entire team.

How should the department head configure the folder sharing permissions?

a)

Use read-only access for all users

b)

Set specific permissions on sensitive files so only the department head can

access them

c)

Remove the sensitive files from the shared folder entirely

d)

Set full access for all users

18.

A company is considering whether to use dynamic IP addresses for its employees'

laptops. They are told that dynamic IPs have several advantages.

Which of the following is an advantage of using dynamic IP addresses?

a)

Easier to configure and manage

b)

More secure for long-term use

c)

The same IP address is retained forever

d)

Provides faster internet speeds

19.

A small startup company with a limited budget needs internet connectivity for its

employees. Since they are not running public-facing servers, they don’t need

consistent IP addresses for their devices. Their priority is to keep costs low while

providing internet access to all employees.

Which IP address type is most appropriate for their situation?

a)

Private IP address

b)

Dynamic IP address

c)

Static IP address

d)

Reserved IP address

20.

Which of the following IP addresses is the loopback address, often used for

testing the local network interface?

a)

8.8.8.8

b)

192.168.1.1

c)

127.0.0.1

d)

10.0.0.1

21.

You are setting up a web server that needs to be consistently accessible over the

internet using the same IP address.

Which type of IP address is most suitable for this scenario?

a)

Dynamic IP address

b)

Static IP address

c)

Loopback IP address

d)

Private IP address

22.

You are troubleshooting a network issue and want to check if your computer can

reach another device on the network by sending packets of data to it.

Which command would you use to perform this task?

a)

route

b)

ping

c)

ipconfig

d)

nslookup

23.

The finance department needs to share a folder with the operations department.

However, certain files in the folder contain sensitive financial data that should only

be accessible to finance team members, while other files need to be accessible by

both teams.

How should file sharing be set up to ensure the appropriate access levels?

a)

Email sensitive files to finance team members and share the rest of the folder with

operations

b)

Share the folder with both departments and restrict access to the entire folder

c)

Create subfolders, setting specific permissions for finance on the sensitive

data, and shared permissions for general files

d)

Use encryption software to encrypt the sensitive files before sharing

24.

A family has several smart home devices (like thermostats, cameras, and smart

lights). These devices do not need to be accessed from outside the home but need to

function smoothly within the local network.

Which type of IP address setup is best for these devices?

a)

Public IP address

b)

Static IP address

c)

Dynamic IP address

d)

Private IP address

25.

A user wants to check the IP address configuration of their computer, including the

IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Which command should the user run in the command prompt to see this

information?

a)

ping

b)

ipconfig

c)

tracert

d)

netstat

26.

A business is deciding between using dynamic IP addresses provided by the ISP or

purchasing static IP addresses for their company.

Which of the following is a typical cost-related aspect of static IP addresses

compared to dynamic ones?

a)

IP addresses are usually free to obtain

b)

Static IP addresses are often more expensive

c)

Static IP addresses decrease overall network costs

d)

Dynamic IP addresses are always more expensive than static IPs

27.

Most internet service providers (ISPs) use a certain type of IP address for residential

users, which changes periodically or when the device reconnects.

Which type of IP address is commonly used by ISPs for home internet

connections

a)

Private IP address

b)

IPv6 only

c)

Dynamic IP address

d)

Static IP address

28.

A gaming enthusiast wants to host a game server from home, so friends can connect

to the same IP address every time to play. However, every time the IP address

changes, the friends are unable to connect until they get the new IP.

What would solve this problem?

a)

Restart the router frequently

b)

Use a private IP address

c)

Use a dynamic IP address

d)

Use a static IP address

29.

A company wants to expand its current network to accommodate 10 additional

computers. The company already has a router connected to the internet, but all the

available Ethernet ports on the router are in use.

What is the best solution to add these additional computers to the network?

a)

Use Wi-Fi to connect the new computers without any changes to the router

b)

Connect a switch to the router and then connect the additional computers

to the switch

c)

Replace the current router with a larger one that has more ports

d)

Install a second router and connect it to the network

30.

A manager wants to share a folder on the network with the accounting team, but for

security reasons, only the accounting team should have access, and the folder should

be password-protected.

What is the best way to secure access to the shared folder?

a)

Email the folder to each accounting team member

b)

Hide the folder from the network

c)

Create a shared folder with password protection and assign specific users

access

d)

Encrypt the folder and send the decryption key to the team

31.

A user on the network is trying to access a shared folder but keeps receiving an

"Access Denied" message. Other users are able to access the folder without any

issues. The shared folder is hosted on a central server with specific permissions.

What should the network administrator check to resolve the issue?

a)

The user's connection to the internet

b)

The user's permission settings on the shared folder

c)

The availability of the cloud storage service

d)

The server’s physical connection to the network

32.

Your router uses a service that automatically assigns IP addresses to devices that

connect to the network, without requiring manual configuration.

What is the name of this service?

a)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

b)

NAT (Network Address Translation)

c)

IPAM (IP Address Management)

d)

DNS (Domain Name System)

33.

An employee is unable to access a shared folder on the network, but other

employees can access it without issues. The shared folder is located on a central

server, and the employee's computer is connected to the same network.

What is the most likely cause of the problem?

a)

The shared folder is not properly configured

b)

The employee’s computer is not connected to the network

c)

The employee's computer has a firewall blocking the connection

d)

The employee is using the wrong username and password

34.

A user is running an online service from their home using a dynamic IP address. One

day, the user’s IP address changes, and their service is no longer accessible to users

trying to connect using the old IP.

What can the user do to prevent this issue in the future?

a)

Disable DHCP on the router

b)

Restart the service frequently

c)

Switch to a static IP address

d)

Use a VPN

35.

A company has multiple branch offices, each connected to the same central data

center. The central data center needs to recognize and accept data from each office

using a fixed IP address for security and easy network management.

Which type of IP address should the branch offices use to ensure consistent

communication with the central data center?

a)

Static IP address

b)

Local IP address

c)

Dynamic IP address

d)

Public IP address

36.

A network technician needs to check the subnet mask assigned to their computer's

IP address to verify if the network is correctly configured.

Which command should they use to find the subnet mask?

a)

netstat

b)

ipconfig

c)

ping

d)

tracert

37.

A user is unable to access the internet, even though their computer is connected to

the network through a switch. Other computers connected to the same switch can

access the internet without issues. You need to determine the problem.

Which of the following is the most likely cause of the issue?

a)

The router is misconfigured

b)

The computer’s IP address is conflicting with another device

c)

The Ethernet cable to the user's computer is faulty

d)

The switch is not working

38.

A company is concerned about security issues associated with static IP addresses.

Why might static IP addresses be less secure than dynamic IP addresses in

some situations?

a)

Static IP addresses are not supported by all internet service providers

b)

Static IP addresses are more difficult to manage

c)

Static IP addresses cannot be encrypted

d)

Static IP addresses can be easily guessed or targeted for attacks

39.

A medium-sized office has a network with a router connected to the internet. The

router only has four LAN ports, but the office needs to connect 20 computers to the

network.

How can the office network be configured to support all 20 computers?

a)

Use a second router to expand the network

b)

Connect a switch to the router and plug all computers into the switch

c)

Connect all the computers wirelessly to the router

d)

Use four routers to connect all the computers

40.

You are asked to set up a wired network for a new office. The office will use a

combination of routers and switches to connect computers and printers.

What type of cable would you use to connect the computers to the switch and

the switch to the router?

a)

Crossover Ethernet cable

b)

Coaxial cable

c)

Straight-through Ethernet cable

d)

Fiber optic cable

41.

What cleans and patches infected systems? ​ ​

a)

Containment

b)

Treatment

c)

Quarantine

d)

Inoculation

42.


Removing or blocking infected systems from the network?​

a)

Containment

b)

Treatment

c)

Quarantine

d)

Inoculation

43.


Patch unexpected systems to deprive the worm of more available targets​

a)

Containment

b)

Treatment

c)

Quarantine

d)

Inoculation

44.


Compartmentalize and segment the network to limit the spread of the worm to areas already infected ? ​

a)

Containment

b)

Treatment

c)

Quarantine

d)

Inoculation

45.

You need to transfer configuration files to a router across an unsecured network.

which protocol should you use to encrypt the files in

In transit? , , , or ?

a)

telnet

b)

tftp

c)

ssh

d)

http

46.

You need to allow employees to access your company's secure network from their

homes. which type of security should you implement?

a)

IDS

b)

MP

c)

VPN

d)

RIP

47.

Your home network seems to have slowed down considerably. you look at the home

router gui and notice that an unknown host is attached to the network. what should

you do to prevent this specific host from attaching to the network again?

first is a,. b, . c, . and d,

.

a)

Change the network SSID

b)

Implement mac address

filtering

c)

Create an IP access control list

d)

Block the host ip address

48.

Which two private IP. v. 4 addresses would be blocked on the internet to prevent

security and

performance issues? choose two.

a)

192.168.189.1

b)

10.10.10.1

c)

127.0.0.1

d)

172.18.100.78

49.

What protects the personal information of members of the European Union?

a)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

b)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

d)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

e)

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

50.

What protects the health care information of individuals?

a)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

b)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

d)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

e)

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

51.

What protects the credit card information of individuals?

a)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

b)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

d)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

e)

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

52.

What protects the educational records of individuals?

a)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

b)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

d)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

e)

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

53.

What protects information about individuals that are stored by federal agencies?

a)

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

b)

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

c)

Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)

d)

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

e)

Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

54.

Data should never be altered or compromised.

a)

Integrity

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Availability

55.

What data should be accessed and read by authorized users only?

a)

Integrity

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Availability

56.

Ensuring that data is accessible to users when needed.

a)

Integrity

b)

Confidentiality

c)

Availability

57.

The employees in the accounting department of a company receive an email about

the latest federal accounting regulations. the email contains a hyperlink to register

for a webinar that provides the latest updates on financial transaction security. the

webinar is hosted by a government agency. as a security officer, you will notice that

the hyperlink points to an unknown party. What type of cyber security threat

should you investigate?

a)

Spear Phishing

b)

Vishing

c)

Ransomware

d)

Smishing