#1
Which of the following components is responsible for storing data permanently in a computer system?
RAM
CPU
Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Cache Memory
#2
What does the 'IP' in 'IP address' stand for?
Internet Protocol
Internal Protocol
Intranet Protocol
Interconnect Protocol
#3
What does BIOS stand for in the context of computer hardware?
Basic Input/Output System
Binary Input/Output System
Buffered Input/Output System
Broad Input/Output System
#4
Which of the following networking devices is used to connect multiple computers within the same local area network (LAN)?
#5
What is the purpose of a DHCP server in a network?
To translate domain names to IP addresses
To assign IP addresses to devices automatically
To provide secure access to a network
To manage file transfers between devices
#6
Which type of cable is commonly used to connect a computer to a router or switch in a wired network?
Coaxial cable
Fiber optic cable
Ethernet cable
HDMI cable
#7
Which of the following is a common symptom of a failing power supply unit (PSU) in a computer?
Blue screen errors
Random restarts
Overheating
Slow performance
#8
What does the term 'ping' refer to in networking?
Sending data packets to a specific destination and measuring the time taken for a response
Scanning for available wireless networks
Transmitting large amounts of data across a network
Setting up a secure connection between two devices
#9
In the OSI model, which layer is responsible for establishing, maintaining, and terminating connections between applications?
Physical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
#10
What is the purpose of a subnet mask in networking?
To identify the network portion of an IP address
To identify the host portion of an IP address
To differentiate between public and private IP addresses
To specify the default gateway for a network
#11
What is a common cause of the '404 Not Found' error in web browsing?
Slow internet connection
Incorrect URL entered
Server-side scripting error
Corrupted browser cache
#12
Which of the following commands is used to check the connectivity between two hosts in a network?
traceroute
telnet
netstat
ping
#13
Which of the following TCP/IP protocols is used for email delivery?
#14
Which of the following RAID levels provides both data striping and mirroring for fault tolerance?
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 10
#15
What does 'SSD' stand for in the context of computer hardware?
Solid State Drive
Serial Secure Drive
System Storage Disk
Sequential Storage Device
#16
What is a 'ping flood' attack in the context of computer networks?
An attack that floods a network with ICMP echo request packets
A targeted attack on a specific network device
A type of DDoS attack using multiple compromised hosts
A method to bypass firewall restrictions
#17
What is the purpose of a MAC address in networking?
To identify devices within a local network
To access websites with restricted access
To translate domain names to IP addresses
To encrypt data transmissions