NALD 7th Edition Quiz

Which of the following is a key feature of the HTTPS protocol compared to HTTP?

• HTTP is encrypted, while HTTPS is not.

• HTTPS uses a secure connection by utilizing SSL/TLS encryption.

• HTTPS works on port 110, while HTTP uses port 443.

• HTTPS is slower than HTTP because it uses the same encryption as FTP.

What does the acronym "DNS" stand for in networking?

• Domain Network System

• Domain Name Service

• Domain Name System

• Digital Network Server

Which of the following is used to protect data in transit between a web browser and a web server?

• SSL/TLS encryption

• SSH encryption

• WPA2 encryption

• PGP encryption

Which of the following commands is used to check the current IP address configuration of a system in Linux?

• ipconfig

• ifconfig

• netstat

• nslookup

What is the maximum possible transmission speed of an Ethernet network using Cat 5e cable?

• 100 Mbps

• 1 Gbps

• 10 Gbps

• 100 Gbps

What is the purpose of the "ping" command in networking?

• To check the latency between two network devices.

• To retrieve the IP address of a domain.

• To configure IP addresses on a device.

• To map out the network topology.

In an SSL/TLS handshake, which of the following is exchanged to establish a secure connection?

• IP addresses

• Encryption keys and certificates

• Username and password

• File permissions

Which of the following Linux commands is used to display a list of processes currently running on the system?

• ls

• ps

• grep

• df

In the context of cybersecurity, what does the acronym "SOC" stand for?

• Security Optimization Center

• Security Operations Center

• Secure Online Communication

• System Operations Control

What does the acronym "NAT" stand for in networking?

• Network Access Technology

• Network Address Translation

• Network Authentication Tool

• Non-Addressable Transmission