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WorksheetsTechnology and Data Multiple Choice Questions
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which type of data container can hold only one data type at a time?
Array
Tuple
List
Dictionary
When setting up a wireless connection on a mobile device, what is the step after entering the wireless password?
Save Settings
Restart Device
Verify Connection
Disable Data
To protect your security, you should limit the use of ______ on the Internet.
Strong Passwords
Public Wi-Fi
Antivirus
VPN
What is data correlation?
Matching unrelated data
Finding relationships between data sets
Encrypting data
Deleting duplicate data
Location tracking is an example of which part of AAA?
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
Access
What type of IoT device is best suited to watch television over the Internet?
Smart Speaker
Smart TV
Smart Lock
Smart Thermostat
What is a vCPU?
Virtual Central Processing Unit
Verified CPU
Variable CPU
Value-based CPU
What is the schema of a database?
Data backup
Structure of the database
Software used for the database
Database users
To scroll down or change a page on a mobile device, which action do you use?
Pinch
Tap
Swipe
Press
Hexadecimal uses what numbers and letters?
0–9 and A–F
1–10 and G–L
0–7 only
0–15 only
After backing up data, what is the first thing you should do?
Delete the original
Verify the backup
Restart the system
Encrypt the files
Which type of hypervisor is used for server-side virtualization?
Type 1 (Bare Metal)
Type 2 (Hosted)
Container
Virtual Machine
What is data monetization?
Selling or leveraging data for value
Deleting unused data
Compressing data
Encrypting data
When setting up a wireless connection on a mobile device, what is the first step?
Turn on Airplane Mode
Select the SSID (network name)
Enter the password
Restart the device
To examine a file’s attributes, look at its _______ page.
Home
Properties
Security
Options
POP3 uses port ___.
A) 21
B) 25
C) 110
D) 443
Users storing files on servers on the Internet is an example
Cloud storage
Local storage
Hard disk backup
Removable media
of ____ storage service.
Local
Cloud
External
Removable
In the troubleshooting methodology, what should you do after testing the theory to determine the cause?
Establish a plan of action
Reboot the device
Document findings
Roll back updates
What is requiring another form of identification in addition to a password in order to log in known as?
Single Sign-On
Multifactor Authentication
Password Rotation
Account Lockout
What is the low-level programming language best suited for direct hardware access?
Java
Python
Assembly
SQL
Telephone cables have a _______ connector at the end.
RJ-11
RJ-45
USB
HDMI
In the troubleshooting methodology, after establishing a theory of probable cause, what should you do?
Verify full functionality
Test the theory
Escalate the issue
Document findings
Which common computing device generally has the fastest processor and most memory?
Smartphone
Tablet
Server
Laptop
What does a hypervisor do?
Manages storage
Creates and manages virtual machines
Provides internet access
What is the term for a process that encrypts files?
Encryption
Decryption
Compression
Formatting
A Boolean data type represents which two values?
0 and 9
Yes and No
True and False
1 and 10
Which Wi-Fi band has the shortest range?
2.4 GHz
5 GHz
6 GHz
1 GHz
In the troubleshooting methodology, what should you do after establishing a plan of action to resolve the problem and implement the solution?
Verify full system functionality
Escalate the issue
Test the backup
Document findings
209. .exe is an example of what?
File System
Executable File Extension
Compression Format
Database File
What are the four basic functions of computing?
Start, Stop, Save, Delete
Input, Process, Output, Storage
Copy, Paste, Print, Scan
Create, Compile, Debug, Run
Multifactor is an example of which part of AAA?
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
Access
Another name for encrypted data is ______.
C) Ciphertext
A) Plaintext
B) Hashcode
D) Source code
What is it called when Windows autodetects new hardware and installs the driver?
AutoRun
Plug and Play
Hot Swap
What are four examples of integrity concerns?
Alteration, Deletion, Fabrication, Interception
Malware, Spam, Phishing, Spyware
Loss, Theft, Breach, Delay
Passwords, Tokens, Biometrics, Logs
What are records in a database?
Columns
Rows
Fields
Queries
What is a program that appears to be beneficial but that is actually malware called?
Worm
Virus
Trojan Horse
Spyware
Data such as pictures that have been tagged with metadata are known as ____ data.
Structured
Tagged
Unstructured
Geotagged
Name three types of wireless Internet service.
A) DSL, Cable, Fiber
B) Satellite, Cellular, Wi-Fi
C) Ethernet, Token Ring, Bluetooth
D) VPN, LAN, WAN
What is a cloud service that provides virtual hardware only?
PaaS
SaaS
IaaS
DBaaS
What type of operating system is best for machines that perform easy and repetitive tasks?
Real-time OS
Batch OS
Single-user OS
Distributed OS
What is a PSU?
Primary Storage Unit
Power Supply Unit
Processing System Utility
Peripheral Support Unit
A _____ uniquely identifies a record in a relational database.
Foreign Key
Primary Key
Index
Constraint
Which expansion card might have its own GPU?
Sound Card
Video Card
Network Card
RAID Card
Conferencing and document sharing are considered _____ software.
Productivity
Collaboration
Communication
System
Octal uses what numbers and letters?
0–9 and A–F
0–7 only
0–15 only
1–10 only
The unique hardware address assigned to your network adapter is called the ______.
IP Address
MAC Address
Subnet Mask
Port Number
What should you not do if you receive a hyperlink or an attachment in a suspicious email?
Delete it
Ignore it
Click it
Report it
What are the four categories of OSs?
Desktop, Mobile, Server, Embedded
Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Real-time, Peer-to-Peer, Batch, GUI
Cloud, Hybrid, LAN, WAN
What is looking at someone’s computer to see sensitive information they type in or display called?
Spoofing
Shoulder Surfing
Dumpster Diving
Phishing
How can you identify a secure website?
A) “http://”
B) “https://” and a padlock icon
C) Pop-up Ads
D) Free Content
What is the most common video connector, also used with televisions?
VGA
HDMI
DisplayPort
DVI
The ____ protocol is used to send email.
SMTP
IMAP
POP3
FTP
In the troubleshooting methodology, what should you do after verifying full system functionality?
Document findings
Restart the system
Run antivirus
Escalate the issue
What is the name of the logical computer address used by routers to make decisions on where to send packets?
Port Number
MAC Address
IP Address
Hostname
Which type of programming data identifier can change?
Constant
Variable
Function
Array
Which networking device connects networks to each other?
Switch
Router
Bridge
Hub
A ____ key is one that refers to data in another table in a database.
Primary
Foreign
Candidate
Super
Permissions are an example of which part of AAA?
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
Access
What is a device that has multiple external hard drives and network capability?
SSD
NAS
RAID Array
Flash Drive
A network spanning multiple countries is an example of a ____ area network.
LAN
MAN
WAN
PAN
SSO is an example of which part of AAA?
Authentication
Authorization
Accounting
Access
What is software that enables virtualization?
Driver
Hypervisor
Compiler
Middleware
Name four examples of nonrepudiation factors.
Digital Signatures, Logs, Biometrics, Receipts
Passwords, Pins, Scans, Tokens
Firewalls, VPNs, IDS, IPS
Backups, RAID, Restore, Cloud
In Windows, the best way to uninstall applications is through ____________.
Control Panel
File Explorer
Task Manager
Name five examples of confidentiality concerns.
Eavesdropping, Phishing, Snooping, Wiretapping, Shoulder Surfing
Power Loss, Data Theft, Malware, Physical Theft, Corruption
Access Control, Logs, Monitoring, Firewalls, Encryption
Backups, Duplication, Archiving, Cloning, Cloud
Name examples of object-oriented programming languages.
Python, Java, C++
HTML, CSS, SQL
Assembly, C, COBOL
Bash, PowerShell, Batch
In Windows, drivers are managed in which utility?
Disk Management
Task Scheduler
Device Manager
Control Panel
Data being sent from one computer to another is referred to as ___ ___ _____.
File Transfer Request
Data in Motion
Remote Procedure Call
Information Exchange
In order to ensure that your OS gets the most important security updates, even if you don’t know they were released, you should enable ______.
Firewall
Auto Update
VPN
Backup
What is a device that has multiple external hard drives and network capability?
RAID Array
NAS
External HDD
SSD
The name of a wireless network is the ______.
SSID
IP address
Gateway
Subnet mask
What type of network identifier is a logical address?
MAC address
IP address
Hostname
Port number
What is a text file downloaded from a website onto a device called?
Script
Cookie
Cache file
Log
In information security, a(n) _____ concern is one that involves ensuring the data is accessible when users need it.
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Accountability
What does the power supply do?
Stores power
Converts AC to DC
Provides data transfer
Connects to the Internet
What is the most common connector used today for keyboards and mice?
PS/2
USB
Serial
FireWire
_____ printers use a powdery plastic substance to create images.
Inkjet
Laser
Thermal
Dot-matrix
258. Which filesystem characteristic makes a file smaller?
Compression
Fragmentation
Encryption
Mirroring
To protect a computer against viruses and spyware, install _______.
Passwords
Antivirus software
Device drivers
Disk cleanup tools
Which expansion card produces images?
NIC
GPU
Sound card
RAID card
In computer security, what is CIA?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Control, Identify, Audit
Confidential, Internal, Access
Code Integrity Authentication
Which security concept is responsible for tracking user actions on a system?
Authorization
Non-repudiation
Auditing
Availability
What is a server specializing in storing user data?
Application server
File server
Proxy server
DNS server
How many megabytes are in a gigabyte?
100
512
1000
1024
A _____ is a pointer to a file, designed to make it easy to open.
Shortcut
Icon
Directory
Alias
_______ is when a network signal degrades over a distance.
Jitter
Attenuation
Latency
Packet loss
Who issues security certificates for websites?
Domain controllers
Certificate authorities
ISPs
Web servers
The _______ port was also called the printer port.
Serial
Parallel
USB
VGA
A network with no servers is called a ______ network.
Client-server
Peer-to-peer
Hybrid
Mesh
The name of the round keyboard and mouse connector is ____?
USB
FireWire
PS/2
Serial
The operating system is the interface between _____ and
hardware and user (or hardware and software)
monitor and keyboard
printer and scanner
mouse and screen
_____
User, applications
User, hardware
Hardware, database
Applications, internet
Data being stored in a database indefinitely is known as data _____
Retention
Integrity
Encryption
Modeling
Which security concept ensures that users can't deny that an event took place?
Confidentiality
Non-repudiation
Auditing
Authorization
What hardware device is required for augmented reality?
Motion sensor
AR headset
Microphone
Scanner
What is the central part of the operating system?
A) Kernel
B) Shell
C) GUI
D) Driver
Which type of hypervisor sits directly on the hardware?
Type 1
Type 2
VirtualBox
Emulator
What are two common types of pointing devices?
Keyboard and monitor
Mouse and touchpad
Joystick and printer
Scanner and stylus
USB-C connectors can support ____ maximum throughput.
1 Gbps
5 Gbps
10 Gbps
40 Gbps
