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MCQ on Computer – Internet

Last updated on December 10th, 2023 at 11:54 pm

 

Which type of computer usually has an alternate source of power?
a. Client computer
b. Server computer
c. Firewall computer
d. Switch computer
Answer: b

 

What is the purpose of an Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) in a network?
a. Protecting servers from power disruptions
b. Enhancing network speed and performance
c. Blocking unauthorized access to the network
d. Encrypting network communication
Answer: a

 

What is the function of a firewall in a computer network?
a. Providing wireless network connection
b. Protecting servers from power disruptions
c. Blocking unauthorized access to the network
d. Connecting two or more networks together
Answer: c

 

Where is a software firewall typically built into?
a. Network switch
b. Router
c. Operating system of a computer
d. Network interface card
Answer: c

 

What type of firewall device is placed between a LAN and the Internet connection?
a. Switch
b. Modem
c. Router
d. Hardware firewall
Answer: d

 

What is encryption?
a. Converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people
b. Converting encrypted data back into its original form
c. The code or algorithm used in encryption and decryption
d. The secret of the cipher used in encryption and decryption
Answer: a

 

What is decryption?
a. Converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people
b. Converting encrypted data back into its original form
c. The code or algorithm used in encryption and decryption
d. The secret of the cipher used in encryption and decryption
Answer: b

 

What is a cipher in encryption and decryption?
a. Converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people
b. Converting encrypted data back into its original form
c. The code or algorithm used in encryption and decryption
d. The secret of the cipher used in encryption and decryption
Answer: c

 

What is a key in encryption and decryption?
a. Converting data into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized people
b. Converting encrypted data back into its original form
c. The code or algorithm used in encryption and decryption
d. The secret of the cipher used in encryption and decryption
Answer: d

 

What does HTTPS stand for?
a. Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol
b. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
c. Hypertext Transfer Protocol System
d. Hyperlink Transfer Protocol Secure
Answer: b

 

When is HTTPS commonly used?
a. For wireless network connections
b. For server-client communication
c. For payment transactions and sensitive information
d. For router configuration
Answer: c

 

Which protocol provides encrypted communication between a client and trusted web server?
a. FTP
b. HTTP
c. SMTP
d. HTTPS
Answer: d

 

Which type of cable is commonly used for long-distance connections in a WAN?
a. Coaxial cable
b. HDMI cable
c. Fiber optic cable
d. Ethernet cable
Answer: c

 

What is the purpose of a modem in a network?
a. Connecting computers in a LAN
b. Connecting computers to the Internet
c. Connecting wireless devices to a network
d. Connecting two or more networks together
Answer: b

 

Which device is responsible for providing ‘services’ to client computers on a network?
a. Router
b. Modem
c. Server
d. Switch
Answer: c

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