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MODULE #10 COMPUTER CONCEPTS EXAM, Exams of Computer Fundamentals

Stanford UniversityComputer Fundamentals

Why would you want to connect your computer to a network? - answer- to access shared resources Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. - answer- personal Which of the following statements do opponents of net neutrality agree with? - answer- ISPs should charge more for high-bandwidth connections. A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables. - answer- False Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? - answer- Fingerprint scanner What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge? - answer- They disguise the network as an evil twin. In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate. - answer- star

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MODULE 10 COMPUTER CONCEPTS EXAM |VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% A *
A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware?
A. Hardrive
B. Router
C. Mouse pad - answer- Router
Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was
actually a phishing attempt?
A. It did not include a promotional offer.
B. It was written in an overly formal tone.
C. The signature was consistent with other emails from his bank.
D. It contained typos and other grammatical errors. - answer- It contained typos and other
grammatical errors.
As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the
president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else
accessing it?
A. Store the report on a flash drive that you have password-protected with the president's name.
B. Encrypt the data in the report.
C. Send the email without attaching the report and ask the president to call you.
D. Transfer the report to the cloud. - answer- Encrypt the data in the report.
As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory
process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust
recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use?
A. VPN
B. Extranet
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MODULE 10 COMPUTER CONCEPTS EXAM |VERIFIED

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% A *

A modem can also function as what other piece of hardware? A. Hardrive B. Router C. Mouse pad - answer- Router Alex received an email from what appeared to be his bank. What would indicate the message was actually a phishing attempt? A. It did not include a promotional offer. B. It was written in an overly formal tone. C. The signature was consistent with other emails from his bank. D. It contained typos and other grammatical errors. - answer- It contained typos and other grammatical errors. As chief financial officer, you want to send the fourth quarter profit/loss spreadsheets to the president of the company. How can you send the report without worrying about someone else accessing it? A. Store the report on a flash drive that you have password-protected with the president's name. B. Encrypt the data in the report. C. Send the email without attaching the report and ask the president to call you. D. Transfer the report to the cloud. - answer- Encrypt the data in the report. As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use? A. VPN B. Extranet

C. Wi-Fi D. Intranet - answer- Extranet Computers communicating on a network must follow a _____, a common set of rules for exchanging information. A. standard B. protocol C. syntax D. topology - answer- protocol Devices on a _____ area network are connected via Bluetooth. A. Public B. Personal - answer- personal In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate. - answer- Star In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another? A. They are interchangeable terms for the same hardware. B. They provide a central point for cables in a network. C. They transfer data to all devices. D. They can only connect to a single device. - answer- They provide a central point for cables in a network Network _____ specify how computers access a network, data transmission speeds, and the types of hardware the network uses, including cable and wireless technology. A. topologies

What is it called when someone attempts to befriend you online for the purpose of stealing confidential or sensitive information? - answer- Social engineering What is one way hackers can trick you into transmitting personal data over on a public network without your knowledge? A. They use adware to fill your screen with unwanted advertisements until you click one B. They overload the server with network traffic so webpages will not load C. They disguise the network as an evil twin D. They encrypt your computer data and hold it hostage until you pay a fee - answer- They disguise the network as an evil twin. What is the U.S. Federal Communication Commission's role in regard to Internet access? A. To rate Internet sites similar to movie ratings B. To restrict Internet access by location and population C. To regulate the bandwidth each website can have D. To release rules surrounding Internet access - answer- To release rules surrounding Internet access What type of network sends signals through airwaves and usually does not require cables? - answer- Wireless network When describing a client/server network, which of the following would be considered a client? - answer- Laptop When it comes to secure data storage on a network, which of the following statements is true? - answer- Roles can be granted to individuals to view files and make changes to files on a network. Which network protocol allows devices to communicate with each other over a short range, usually less than 30 feet/9 meters?

A. RFID

B. NFC

C. Bluetooth D. IrDA - answer- Bluetooth Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server? - answer- Customers cannot view the website on their device because the page will not load. Which of the following describes an evil twin? A. A device infected with malware that an attacker uses to control the device remotely. B. A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it. C. A type of malware that disguises itself as or hides itself in a legitimate file, and then causes damage to programs and data when opened. D. An identified risk that gains administrator-level access to a computer or network without the system or users detecting its presence. - answer- A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it. Which of the following is a disadvantage of using cloud computing to share files? A. The amount of space that files will take up on your computer. B. The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection. C. The files you will lose if your computer crashes. D. How long it will take to access a backup of files. - answer- The inability to access your files if you lose your Internet connection. Which of the following is an authentication method to keep your data safe? A. Fingerprint scanner B. Body area network

Which of the following statements is true about public networks? A. Many public networks are not secure B. All public networks are free C. Your home network is a public network D. Hacker cant intercept data transmitted over public networks - answer- Many public networks are not secure. While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to? - answer- My Verizon VPN True or False? 4G and 5G networks provide slower data transmission speeds than 3G networks. - answer- False True or False? Bandwidth is a term that describes the number of devices connected to a network.

  • answer- False True or False? If you connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require a wireless network key, it is still secure enough to send private information because wireless networks encrypt all data anyway. - answer- False True or False? If you upload photos to a NAS device, everyone on the network can access them. - answer- True (True or False) networks allow computers to share resources, such as hardware, software, data, and information - answer- True

(True or False) A switch is a communications device that connects a communications channel such as the Internet to a sending or receiving device such as a computer. - answer- False (True or False) A DSL modem uses existing standard copper telephone wiring to send and receive digital data. - answer- True Which of the following is not a common network topology? A. bus network B. star network C. client/server network D. mesh network - answer- Client/server network Which of the following is a private network used by organizations to communicate internally? A. Intranet B. Internet C. Extranet D. Virtual network - answer- Intranet (True or False) Adware tracks and transmits personal information from your computer or device without your knowledge. - answer- False Which of the following describes a normal-looking, yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network? A. virtual private network B. trojan C. spoof D. evil twin - answer- Evil twin