FBLA COMP CPU SCI: Networking Concepts & the Internet:1:@3
Which utility is used to verify network connectivity of a remote host?
Ping
Which utility is used to verify the DNA database on a DNS server?
NSLOOKUP
Which components are part of Point-to-Point Protocol?
network control protocol and link control protocol
-What technology provides a secure communications channel between an internal network and a public network such as the Internet?
-the first line of defense for an Internet-connected network
-if a network was directly connected to the Internet without a firewall, an attacker could theoretically gain direct access to the computers and servers on that network with little effort
Firewall
-protect a single computer
-less expensive
Software Firewall
-protect an entire network
-more expensive
Hardware Firewall
a software that aims to gather information about a person or organization without their knowledge
Spyware
a software used to prevent, detect and remove malicious software
Antivirus
Electromagnet Interference
-What is the technical computer term for a situation in which another system's electrical interference causes performance degradation of a computer?
EMI
Which type of NetBIOS name resolution is used to resolve Windows computer names to TCP/IP addresses on a local area network?
EINS
Which of the following is NOT true concerning tape backup?
It is the most expensive type of backup
What does Windows NT use to distribute logon scripts to multiple servers?
The replication service
Network operating systems, such as NetWare and Windows NO/2000/XP, use which of the following to update the operating system itself?
Service Packs
When software vendors want to update their software in a major way and bring out a new version which is sometimes free or sometimes costs money, it is called a(n)
Upgrade
What available options are there for taking care of viruses?
Move file, Cure file, and Delete file
If you want to scan local or mapped network drives with InoculateT, which of the following options should you choose?
Local Scanner
Which of the following is most like NOT a problem when adding another workstation to the network segment?
The bridge can no longer handle the amount of traffic on the network and begins to lock up
What is the difference between a Resource Kit and a Knowledge Base?
The Knowledge Base contains fixes to known problems and the Resource Kit contains self education material
Which of the following appears to be the most important condition and should warrant the highest priority?
A few users cannot access the employee time-reporting database
The personnel department is having trouble accessing their corporate database system for checking job postings. Why does this warrant a higher priority?
Because the problem is affecting a large number of users
A company just announced that they have a new version of their virus checking software available on their Web site. Why should this not be a highest priority; or should it be?
It shouldn't be because patches and fixes are not a priority unless they address issues that affect your network
All the users on a coaxial bus topology network have suddenly complained that the network is not functioning and they can no longer access resources on the local or remote networks. What is your initial diagnosis of the problem?
The network is no longer terminated