Common protocols including: TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol); HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol); HTTPS (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure); FTP (File Transfer Protocol); POP (Post Office Protocol); IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol); SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
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What does IP address stand for?
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Internet Protocol address
Interface Protocol address
Internet Port address
Intranet Protocol address
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What does MAC address stand for?
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Medium Access Computer address
Media Access Control address
Mainstream Access Control address
Modulated Access Communication address
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What does IP address stand for?
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What does MAC address stand for?
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1.3.2c
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Which of the following is directly associated with a network device's hardware?
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What is the main difference between a MAC address and an IP address?
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Which type of address changes when you move from one network to another?
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IP addresses are typically seen in which format?
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MAC addresses are typically seen in which format?
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1.3.2c
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Which statement about IP addresses is accurate?
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1.3.2c
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Which statement about MAC addresses is accurate?
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1.3.2c
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AV4 IP address is composed of how many bits?
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1.3.2c
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Which mode of connection uses radio waves to transfer data?
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1.3.2a
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What type of network connection uses physical cables to connect devices?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of wireless connection?
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What mode of connection is typically used to connect a device directly to the Internet?
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Which mode of connection is typically used for short-range connections between devices?
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Which type of connection can technically support unlimited range, dependent on network infrastructure?
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What technology is typically used to pair speakers, headsets, or keyboards with a computer or smartphone?
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Which mode of connection uses cables for data transfer and provides stable and high-speed internet connection?
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Which type of connection is most suitable for establishing networks in a large building like a school or an office?
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Which of the following connections is best for transferring data between devices over short distances?
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What is the primary purpose of encryption in computer science?
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Which type of encryption method uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
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In the context of encryption, what is a 'cipher'?
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What is a common type of asymmetric encryption?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of a 'public key' in asymmetric encryption?
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What is the process of converting encrypted data back into its original form called?
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What does SSL in terms of internet security stand for?
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What is the purpose of a 'digital signature'?
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What does the 'hashing' process produce in encryption?
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What is 'brute force attack' in the context of encryption?
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What is the main advantage of computer standards?
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In the context of computer science, what is a standard?
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Which of the following is a commonly recognised standard in computer science?
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Why are communication standards important in computer networks?
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Which organization is responsible for issuing many important standards related to computer science?
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What is the role of W3C in web standards?
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Which standard is widely used for wireless networking?
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Which organization is responsible for the standardization of web protocols like HTTP and TCP/IP?
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What is ISO 9000?
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What is the purpose of the HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) standard on the web?
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1.3.2d
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Which protocol is used to securely send webpages from a website to a browser?
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1.3.2e
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What does SMTP stand for in the context of internet protocols?
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1.3.2e
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Which protocol is mainly used to retrieve emails from a mail server?
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Which protocol is primarily used for transferring files from one machine to another over the Internet?
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Which among these protocols provides a way to interact with email stored on a remote mail server?
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Which protocol is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet?
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Which protocol is often used in combination with IMAP or POP, to send email over the Internet?
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Which of these protocols is used to serve hypertext (HTML) web pages?
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Which protocol allows files to be transferred between hosts over the internet in a secure manner?
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Which protocol is a more secure version of HTTP and is used for online transactions like banking and shopping?
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In the context of Computer Science, what is meant by the term 'layers'?
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1.3.2f
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What is the primary benefit of a layered architecture in computer networks?
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In the OSI model for networking, which layer is responsible for routing data and handling network congestion?
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Which software architectural pattern breaks tasks into layers where each layer has a specific role and communicates only with the layers directly above or below it?
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In the context of the Internet, TCP/IP is often referred to as a stacked model. What does this imply?
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1.3.2f
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In software development, which layer is most likely to contain business rules and logic?
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Within the OSI model, what does the Transport Layer ensure?
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Which common method of organising software architecture involves partitioning the system into sub-systems or layers, each of which has a specific responsibility?
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In a typical three-tier software architecture, what is the role of the middle tier?
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In the TCP/IP model, at which layer do IP addresses and routing occur?
