IT Security and Networking Quiz

You have just implemented a new wireless access point. What security precautions need to be made after powering up?

• Set SSID

• Configure a channel

• Change admin credentials

• Assign an IP address

You are an IT consultant contracted to help a local business internalize their marketing department from an outsourced company. The expansion will take place in their current building. You will need to upgrade the network and purchase employee equipment. The computers in the new marketing department will be connected to a central switch. You have been given the list of software applications to be installed.

What network topology will be used?

• Mesh

• Tree

• Ring

• Star

What technology allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on one physical computer?

• Virtual machines

• Multiple hard drives

• Multi boot

• Dual boot

You have many unique and complex passwords to remember. What is the best method for keeping track of this information?

• Encrypted password vault

• Notebook in a locked drawer

• Strategically hidden sticky notes

• Text file on computer desktop

Once you identify that an update is compatible with your system, what is the best way to deploy the update?

• Do not deploy until you have multiple updates

• Manually install updates from CD on each machine.

• Allow hosts to download updates directly from Internet.

• Use an update service via network server.

Which is the safest method for protecting your personal information when banking online?

• Use a single sign on for your account.

• Choose a password from the dictionary

• Use the same password for each account.

• Ensure the web address starts with 'https://'

Mickey sits down at his computer and enters his username and password to gain access to the domain. What is this a form of?

• Authorization

• Authentication

• Auditing

• Access control

What is recommended to access personal records on tape, disk, and cloud?

• Multi-level authentication

• Single sign on

• Key fob

• Pin number

Where can you find the most accurate and up-to-date information on system requirements for an application?

• Tech blog

• Product Packaging

• User manual

• Application website

Which is the most secure multifactor security?

• Two part authentication

• Username/password

• Use biometric scanner as your login

• Complex password comprised of letters and numbers