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WorksheetsPF-INTROCOM-IT1102-Cayanong
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Your company’s network suddenly experiences unusual traffic spikes late at night. The IT team uses a security tool that monitors the network and alerts them whenever it detects suspicious or unauthorized activity. It does not automatically block the traffic—it only notifies them. Which security tool are they using?
Firewall
Intrusion Detection System
Virtual Private Network
Multi-Factor Authentication
A remote employee needs to access confidential company files while working at a café. The IT department instructs her to use a technology that encrypts her internet connection so her data stays secure on public Wi-Fi. Which technology should she use?
Intrusion Detection System
Virtual Private Network
Firewall
Load Balancer
A school wants to prevent students from accessing gaming websites during class hours. They install a device that filters incoming and outgoing traffic based on a set of rules to block unwanted access. Which security device are they using?
Virtual Private Network
Firewall
Multi-Factor Authentication
Intrusion Detection System
When logging in to his email account, a user enters his password and then receives a one-time verification code on his phone, which he must input before gaining access. What security feature is being used?
Virtual Private Network
Intrusion Detection System
Firewall
Multi-Factor Authentication
A manufacturing company needs to share real-time inventory data with its suppliers so they can monitor stock levels and deliver materials on time. The shared system is accessible only to approved partner companies through secure login. Which type of network are they using?
Extranet
Internet
Intranet
Virtual Private Network
A student uses Google to research information for a project. She accesses different websites, videos, and articles available to everyone worldwide without any login requirements. Which network is she using?
Extranet
Internet
Intranet
Virtual Private Network
A school has a private online portal where teachers upload lesson plans, grades, and announcements. Only employees with school accounts can access it inside the campus or through secure login. What type of network is this?
Extranet
Internet
Intranet
Virtual Private Network
Which of the following is not a basic element of a communication system?
Sending/receiving devices
Connection devices
Human operator
Data transmission specifications
Bandwidth refers to the ______.
Number of users connected to a network
Capacity of a communication channel
Physical layout of devices
Type of protocol used
Which protocol is commonly used for secure web communication?
HTTP
FTP
HTTPS
SMTP
Which communication channel uses radio waves?
Fiber-optic
Twisted-pair
Coaxial
Wi-Fi
A node in a network refers to a ______.
Cable connector
Device connected to the network
Software application
Security protocol
Which device forwards data between different networks?
Switch
Router
NIC
Hub
A switch mainly works in which type of network?
WAN
MAN
LAN
Intranet only
Which network type covers a small area such as a room or building?
PAN
LAN
WAN
MAN
Which network is used for personal devices such as phones and smartwatches?
LAN
PAN
WAN
MAN
What is the largest WAN?
MAN
Cloud network
The Internet
WLAN
Which topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch?
Ring
Mesh
Star
Bus
Which topology provides the highest redundancy?
Bus
Mesh
Star
Ring
Which architecture uses centralized servers?
P2P
Client-server
Mesh
Bus
A student is researching volcanoes. She checks a website that provides detailed data backed by scientific measurements, correct statistics, and verified facts. Everything matches information from reputable scientific sources. Which criterion of information quality does this describe?
Accuracy
Currency
Objectivity
Authority
A researcher is looking for information on the latest cybersecurity threats. He finds an article published 12 years ago, but another source has an updated version from last month. Which information quality criterion is MOST important in this situation?
Accuracy
Currency
Objectivity
Authority
A student reads an article about a new product. The review uses emotional language and only highlights positive qualities while ignoring any weaknesses because it was written by the product’s own company. Which criterion is lacking in this source?
Accuracy
Currency
Objectivity
Authority
A patient wants reliable information about a medical condition. One website is written by an unknown blogger with no credentials, while another is published by licensed doctors from a reputable hospital. Which information quality criterion helps determine which source is more trustworthy?
Accuracy
Currency
Objectivity
Authority
Whenever Maria opens her web browser, several unwanted pop-up ads appear even when she is not visiting advertising websites. Her computer slows down, and the ads keep redirecting her to unknown pages. What type of malware is MOST likely causing this?
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
Worm
A company’s employees suddenly find that all files on their computers are locked and renamed. A message appears demanding payment in exchange for a decryption key. Which type of malware has infected their systems?
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
Worm
A user notices his computer behaving strangely. Unknown to him, a malicious program is secretly collecting his passwords, credit card numbers, and browsing activity, then sending the information to a remote attacker. What malware is responsible?
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
Worm
A school’s network suddenly slows down. IT discovers that a malicious program is rapidly copying itself and spreading from one computer to another without needing to attach itself to other files. Which type of malware is causing this?
Adware
Ransomware
Spyware
Worm
Phishing attacks are commonly conducted through ______.
Cloud backup
Fake emails and messages
Fiber-optic cables
Video conferences
A DDoS attack works by ______.
Installing keyloggers
Flooding a server with traffic
Stealing encrypted passwords
Modifying source code
A rogue Wi-Fi hotspot is dangerous because it can ______.
Increase Internet speed
Steal user information
Clean malware
Encrypt network traffic
Which method uses fingerprint or facial recognition?
Encryption
Access control
VPN
AI threat detection
HTTPS is an example of ______.
Wireless protocol
Encryption during data transmission
Malware removal tool
Cloud backup method
Which technology detects unusual patterns using machine learning?
Antivirus only
Firewall
AI threat detection
URL filtering
The best defense against data loss during ransomware attacks is ______.
Browsing in incognito mode
Regular data backups
Installing plug-ins
Using SMS verification only
Privacy refers to the right to ______.
Install any software
Control personal information
Access government data
Browse without using a browser
Which modern threat uses tracking scripts and cookies?
Ransomware
Online profiling
Worm activity
DDoS attack
Which term refers to the physical global network of connected computers?
Web
Internet
URL
Streaming service
Which of the following is part of a URL?
MAC Address
API Key
Protocol
Pixel rate
Which technology provides the fastest Internet connection?
DSL
Cable
Fiber-optic
2G Mobile
Which tool blocks inappropriate websites?
Plug-in
Filter
FTP client
Browser extension only
Which utility is used for secure file transfer?
HTTP
SMTP
SFTP
POP3
Which communication method uses apps like Messenger or WhatsApp?
SMS
Instant Messaging
Social Networking
Webcasting
A vlog refers to ______.
Audio blog
Text-based microblog
Video blog
Collaborative wiki page
A wiki is described as ______.
A short video series
A collaborative editable website
A live broadcast
A messaging platform
Which is a specialized search engine for academic research?
YouTube
IMDb
Google Scholar
Facebook Search
The network device shown in an image is an example of _________.
Built-in Network Interface Card
Internal Network Interface Card
PCI External Network Interface Card
PCIe External Network Interface Card
The network device shown in the image is an example of _______.
6 Band Router
4 Band Router
Repeater
Wireless Access Point
The network diagram shown is an example of a ________.
Secure Network Connection
Insecure Network Connection
Unsecure Network Connection
Cured Network Connection
The image shown is an example of which type of architecture?
Client-Server Architecture
Peer-to-peer Architecture
Network Architecture
Intranet Architecture
