Network Fundamentals Quiz

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What is the primary role of a reverse proxy?

To provide access control (correct)

To cache web content

To monitor outgoing traffic

To distribute incoming requests to multiple servers

Which of the following is NOT a function of disk cleanup?

Combining fragmented files into contiguous blocks

Checking for errors on the hard drive

Creating a backup of the hard drive (correct)

Deleting unnecessary files

How can events be filtered in the Event Viewer?

By event description only

By the severity level

By event type, source, and date (correct)

By user account only

Which component acts as the intermediary between the CPU and the main memory?

Cache Signup and view all the answers

What is malware?

Malicious software Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of software updates?

To improve performance and security Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of firewalls commonly recognized?

Internal and external Signup and view all the answers

Which component stores the BIOS?

ROM Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard color code used for Ethernet cables?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a boot sector virus?

Infect the master boot record Signup and view all the answers

Which menu is used to create a chart in OpenOffice Calc?

Use the 'Insert' -> 'Chart' menu Signup and view all the answers

What should a thermal paste be like when applied to the CPU?

Applied in a thin, even layer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method to filter events in the Event Viewer?

By the origin application Signup and view all the answers

What is a computer virus?

A malicious software program that replicates itself Signup and view all the answers

When installing a CPU, what is essential to align?

The pins on the CPU with the socket Signup and view all the answers

What role does the operating system play?

Manages computer hardware and software Signup and view all the answers

What is a malicious software program that replicates itself called?

A computer virus Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a mesh topology?

A network topology where devices are connected to multiple other devices Signup and view all the answers

What does RAM stand for?

Random Access Memory Signup and view all the answers

Which type of memory is used to store data temporarily?

RAM Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a CLI command?

Type 'ls' to list files and directories Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a motherboard?

Connecting and communicating between various components Signup and view all the answers

The clock speed of a CPU is indicative of what?

The speed at which it can execute instructions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a type of hardware?

Physical components that make up a computer system Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes broadband from dial-up internet connectivity?

Broadband provides higher speeds compared to dial-up. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of a fiber optic cable?

To serve as a type of wired transmission media. Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is a 'for' loop utilized within a shell script?

To facilitate repeated execution of a block of code. Signup and view all the answers

What function does the 'grep' command serve in a shell script?

To search for specific text patterns within files. Signup and view all the answers

How do Internet Service Providers (ISPs) typically deliver internet access?

Through various connection types like DSL, cable, and fiber optic. Signup and view all the answers

What defines a database in computing?

A structured collection of organized information. Signup and view all the answers

What accurately describes a variable in a shell script?

A named storage location for data. Signup and view all the answers

How is broadband internet characterized?

As a high-speed internet connection. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key function of Microsoft Excel?

Creating spreadsheets Signup and view all the answers

Which office suite is most commonly used in business environments?

Microsoft Office Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'case' statement in a shell script?

To perform conditional execution based on multiple conditions Signup and view all the answers

What defines a software dependency?

A requirement for other software to function correctly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Microsoft PowerPoint?

Creating presentations Signup and view all the answers

What does a pivot table in OpenOffice Calc allow users to do?

Summarize and analyze data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a software registry?

Stores user preferences and settings Signup and view all the answers

What is a soft link in Linux?

A pointer to another file Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Network

A reverse proxy provides access control and distributes incoming requests to multiple servers.
The standard color code for Ethernet cables is both TIA/EIA 568A and EIA/TIA 568B.
Disk cleanup deletes unnecessary files.
You can filter events in the Event Viewer by event type, source, and date.
Firewalls come in two types: hardware and software.
The cache component acts as the intermediary between the CPU and the main memory.
Thermal paste should be applied in a thin, even layer to the CPU.
Malware is malicious software.
ROM stores the BIOS.
A boot sector virus infects the master boot record.
Switches operate in the data link layer of the OSI model.
When installing a CPU, it's essential to align the pins on the CPU with the socket.
A computer virus is a malicious software program that replicates itself.
A mesh topology is a network topology where devices are connected to multiple other devices.
RAM temporarily stores data.
The motherboard's primary function is processing data.
Broadband is a high-speed internet connection.
A fiber optic cable is a type of wired transmission media.
In a shell script, the 'for' loop creates loops.
ISPs provide internet access through dial-up, DSL, cable, fiber optic, and satellite connections.
A chart in a spreadsheet is a graphical representation of data.
The 'grep' command in a shell script searches for text patterns in files.
A database is a collection of organized information.
A variable in a shell script is a named storage location for data.
Microsoft Excel is used for creating spreadsheets.
The 'case' statement in a shell script performs conditional execution based on multiple conditions.
A software dependency is a requirement for other software to function correctly.
The software registry stores user preferences and settings.
Broadband internet is a high-speed internet connection.
Microsoft Office suite is the most widely used office suite.
Microsoft PowerPoint creates presentations.
A Pivot table in OpenOffice Calc is a way to summarize and analyze data.
A soft link in Linux is a pointer to another file.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts of networking, including the roles of firewalls, switches, and proxies. This quiz also covers essential hardware components like CPUs, RAM, and the BIOS. Perfect for students in computer science or IT courses!