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Networking — Beginner

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Today's quiz questions

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  1. 1.What is latency in networking?

    • •The time delay between sending a request and receiving a response
    • •The amount of data lost during transmission
    • •The number of routers between two computers
    • •The maximum speed of a network connection

  2. 2.What is an ISP?

    • •Internet Service Provider — a company that provides internet access to customers
    • •Internal System Processor — a chip in your router
    • •Internet Speed Provider — a service that increases connection speed
    • •Internet Security Protocol — a method for securing connections

  3. 3.What is the purpose of a firewall?

    • •To speed up internet connections
    • •To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules
    • •To connect multiple devices to the internet
    • •To store website data locally

  4. 4.What does HTTP stand for?

    • •Home Terminal Transfer Protocol
    • •HyperText Transmission Procedure
    • •High-Tech Transfer Process
    • •HyperText Transfer Protocol

  5. 5.What does VPN stand for?

    • •Visual Programming Network
    • •Variable Protocol Networking
    • •Virtual Private Network
    • •Verified Public Network

  6. 6.What is cloud computing?

    • •Delivering computing services like storage, servers, and software over the internet
    • •A weather prediction technology using computers
    • •A type of computer that floats in the atmosphere
    • •A method for storing data in the sky using satellites

  7. 7.What is a firewall?

    • •A physical wall that protects servers from fire
    • •An antivirus program that scans for malware
    • •A device that speeds up internet connections
    • •A security system that filters network traffic

  8. 8.What is HTTPS?

    • •A faster version of HTTP for streaming
    • •HTTP Secure — an encrypted version of HTTP that protects data in transit between browser and server
    • •A protocol for sending secure emails
    • •A version of HTTP for mobile devices

  9. 9.What is a cookie in web browsing?

    • •A small piece of data stored by a website on your browser to remember information about you
    • •An image file used for website design
    • •A reward system used by e-commerce websites
    • •A virus that tracks your browsing activity

  10. 10.What is a hotspot?

    • •A place or device that provides wireless internet access
    • •An area with the fastest internet speed in a building
    • •A server that hosts popular websites
    • •A device that boosts Wi-Fi signal strength