What type of service attack, usually on a server, is meant to overload the server with network traffic so that it cannot provide necessary services?

Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attack

Distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attack

Arjun is setting up a network for his office and wants to use a tree topology. He knows this topology is created by joining ______.

a series of ring networks connected wirelessly

a hierarchy of network devices connected by cables

Grace is setting up a wireless connection between her phone and her headphones using Bluetooth. She reads some facts about Bluetooth technology. Which of the following is NOT true about the Bluetooth protocol?

Bluetooth technology is not standardized globally.

You can use Bluetooth to establish a PAN.

A Bluetooth device contains a small chip that allows it to communicate with other Bluetooth devices

Devices that share a Bluetooth connection are said to be paired.

Nila is working as a network administrator at a company. She decides to use a packet sniffer to ______.

monitor and log traffic for later analysis

count and keep track of authorized network users

find networks that use stealth mode to be less visible

establish permissions for network devices

Simone is setting up a Wi-Fi network in her large house, but she notices that the signal is weak in some rooms. She uses a repeater to ____________.

improve reception and extend range

give multiple groups on a network the same privileges

allow duplicate instructions from the same device

install apps on multiple devices at once

Michael is setting up a network at his small business and wants to provide connections to the Internet for his employees. To do this, the network requires ______.

the devices to remain on when not in use

Mason sets up a broadband connection at his home. With this setup, the computers and devices on Mason's network are ______.

always connected to the Internet when on

capable of communicating without a browser

slower than with other connection types

given a permanent, unique IP address

Laura is the IT manager at her company. She decides to set up an extranet so that the company can ______.

allow customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet

establish a wiki for employee information

enable employees to access the entire network from outside the building

manage inventory by syncing database content

Liam is at a concert and wants to quickly enter the venue. He notices that people are tapping their smartphones and tickets at a scanner to gain entry. Which of the following best describes the technology being used in this scenario?

in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication

in radio signals through antennas, often found in tollbooth transponders

in low-energy radio technology for short-range, high-bandwidth communications

in hot spots and wireless home and small business networks using TCP/IP

Sophia manages a large online store and wants to automate the process of checking inventory levels every hour. She decides to use a bot for this purpose. Which of the following best describes the activity of the bot Sophia uses?

Performs a repetitive task on a network

Replicates a website in order to appear legitimate

Accesses a computer through its backdoor

Controls a computer or device remotely

When Mia connects her laptop to a new Wi-Fi network, she is asked to provide a MAC address. What is a MAC address in this context?

Unique hardware identifier for your computer or device

Ever-changing numerical code that network users must enter

Communication sent from the server to all connected users

Physical location of the server on a network

James is working on a community project to promote digital inclusion. The goal of this project is to ensure that ______.

everyone has access to all resources offered online

e-waste disposal is not transported to developing nations

accessibility devices and apps are given to students for free

all software is open source and free to be modified

James is developing a new software application and is concerned about people illegally copying and distributing his work. He learns about a law designed to address ______.

individual's health information

access to inappropriate content for minors

law enforcement's right to monitor people's activities

Samuel is responsible for ensuring his company's sensitive data is safe from hackers and other online dangers. Which of the following best defines the practice Samuel is engaged in?

Protection against digital threats

Pax works at his school's help desk, and often gets questions about how to prevent malware. Pax writes a list of guidelines to post on the school's website. Which of the following does he not recommend?

If you suspect a pop-up window may be spyware, click the OK button to close it.

Back up your data and programs regularly.

Download programs and apps only from websites you trust.

Before using any removable media, scan it for malware, even if it is from a developer.

Rae is working from a coffee shop and needs to access files on her company’s internal server. To do this safely, she uses a VPN to _______.

get a secure connection to the company network server

ensure she doesn't get a virus that would infect other devices

log her communications with colleagues and clients

limit her power usage to save resources

Hannah is setting up a new wireless router at home. She sees a field labeled 'SSID' during the setup process. The SSID is the ______.

name of the local wireless network

encryption protocol for communications

password required to access the network

temporary access granted to a guest

Jack's roommate recommended that they participate in a digital detox. During this time period, Jack and his roommate will ______.

take a break from their digital devices

run a program that removes unnecessary or duplicate files

evaluate their devices to make sure they meet green computing standards

consolidate their files and apps so that they only need one device instead of two or three

Evelyn receives a phone call from someone pretending to be from her bank, asking her to confirm her account details. Which of the following best defines what is happening in this situation?

When an attacker tricks a victim into giving out valuable information.

When data is used to provide ads that target the user's preferences.

When users work together to combat cybercrime.

When an employee threatens to expose a company's secrets.

Isla manages the IT systems for a popular online store. One day, she notices that the store's website is suddenly receiving an overwhelming amount of network traffic, causing it to become slow and eventually unavailable to customers. This situation is an example of a DoS attack, which is meant to ______.

overload a server with network traffic so that it cannot provide necessary services

enlist unsuspecting computers to perform malicious acts by infecting them with a virus

cause humiliation to an individual's reputation and affect their economic standing

prevent a metropolitan area from accessing its utilities such as water or electricity

Henry wants to secure his online banking account. He decides to use 2FA as a security method. This means that Henry uses a/n ______.

password and an item in his possession

Priya is trying to log in to her company's secure computer system. Authentication is the process of ______.

ensuring the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter

registering a public wireless network with local authorities

verifying that data has been stored properly to the cloud

backing up your personal files and folders to removable media

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Evelyn manages her company's IT infrastructure. Can she host the company's intranet on the same servers that host its public webpages?

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Mason is trying to find out where a website visitor is located by checking their IP address. In many cases, can Mason determine the visitor's location from the IP address?

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Noah is setting up a home office and wants to connect his computer to the internet. He learns that a communications device connects the sending device to transmission media. Is this statement true or false?

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Liam manages the company server while Zoe and Daniel use client computers. On this client/server network, Zoe and Daniel often do not have equal permissions as Liam.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Lily connects her laptop and smartphone using a Wi-Fi router at home. Is this setup considered a network, which is a system of two or more devices linked by wires, cables or a telecommunications system?

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Benjamin is considering whether to keep his Internet connection open, even when he's not using it, so that he doesn't miss any updates or patches to his apps. Should he do this?

Yes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 3 pts

Emma downloads a seemingly harmless app on her computer. Unknown to her, the app installs a rootkit. What is a rootkit?

Malware that hides itself while maintaining unauthorized, high-level access to a computer.

A security tool that scans computers for viruses and removes infected files.

Malware that displays unwanted advertisements while using minimal system access.

A harmless utility that manages administrator permissions for legitimate users.

Software that improves system performance by optimizing computer processes.

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TEST BANK: NETWORKS AND DIGITAL SECURITY

Evelyn manages her company's IT infrastructure. Can she host the company's intranet on the same servers that host its public webpages?

Mason is trying to find out where a website visitor is located by checking their IP address. In many cases, can Mason determine the visitor's location from the IP address?

Noah is setting up a home office and wants to connect his computer to the internet. He learns that a communications device connects the sending device to transmission media. Is this statement true or false?

Liam manages the company server while Zoe and Daniel use client computers. On this client/server network, Zoe and Daniel often do not have equal permissions as Liam.

Lily connects her laptop and smartphone using a Wi-Fi router at home. Is this setup considered a network, which is a system of two or more devices linked by wires, cables or a telecommunications system?

Benjamin is considering whether to keep his Internet connection open, even when he's not using it, so that he doesn't miss any updates or patches to his apps. Should he do this?

Emma downloads a seemingly harmless app on her computer. Unknown to her, the app installs a rootkit. What is a rootkit?

What type of service attack, usually on a server, is meant to overload the server with network traffic so that it cannot provide necessary services?

Mason downloads a program from the internet that claims to be a useful tool. After installing it, he notices that the program uses resources, causes his computer to shut down and copies itself repeatedly. Is this program a Trojan horse?

Unlike viruses, a Trojan horse virus does not replicate itself.

Kai creates a digital artwork and shares it online. Someone claims that copyright does not protect Kai's work because it can be easily redistributed or altered. Is this statement true or false?

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