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Which TCP/UDP port number is most commonly associated with HTTP?
A. 110
B. 53
C. 123
D. 80
Correct Answer: D
HTTP commonly uses port 80.
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Which networking term best matches this description: displays network connections and statistics on many operating systems?
A. DHCP
B. netstat
C. VLAN
D. Telnet
Correct Answer: B
netstat: displays network connections and statistics on many operating systems.
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Which networking term best matches this description: is a DNS query and troubleshooting tool widely used on Unix-like systems?
A. dig
B. HTTP
C. TFTP
D. Stateful firewall
Correct Answer: A
dig: is a DNS query and troubleshooting tool widely used on Unix-like systems.
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Which networking term best matches this description: queries DNS information from command-line environments?
A. WAN
B. Fiber-optic cable
C. Wireless access point
D. nslookup
Correct Answer: D
nslookup: queries DNS information from command-line environments.
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Which networking term best matches this description: is the modern Linux command suite for network interfaces, addresses, and routes?
A. Wireless access point
B. Packet filtering
C. ip command
D. Telnet
Correct Answer: C
ip command: is the modern Linux command suite for network interfaces, addresses, and routes.
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Which networking term best matches this description: is a traditional Unix/Linux command for viewing or configuring network interfaces?
A. NIC
B. ifconfig
C. Peer-to-peer network
D. Network
Correct Answer: B
ifconfig: is a traditional Unix/Linux command for viewing or configuring network interfaces.
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Which networking term best matches this description: displays and manages IP configuration on Windows?
A. 10.0.0.0/8
B. Fiber-optic cable
C. ipconfig
D. TCP
Correct Answer: C
ipconfig: displays and manages IP configuration on Windows.
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Which networking term best matches this description: discovers network hops toward a destination by exploiting TTL/hop-limit behavior?
A. Traceroute
B. WPA2
C. TCP/IP Internet layer
D. IMAP
Correct Answer: A
Traceroute: discovers network hops toward a destination by exploiting TTL/hop-limit behavior.
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Which networking term best matches this description: uses ICMP echo messages to test reachability and round-trip response?
A. Acknowledgment
B. OSI Application layer
C. Wireless access point
D. Ping
Correct Answer: D
Ping: uses ICMP echo messages to test reachability and round-trip response.
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Which networking term best matches this description: can actively block detected malicious traffic?
A. Tree topology
B. IPS
C. Fiber-optic cable
D. 10.0.0.0/8
Correct Answer: B
IPS: can actively block detected malicious traffic.
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Which networking term best matches this description: monitors and alerts on suspicious network or system activity?
A. Wireless access point
B. SMTP
C. IDS
D. Server
Correct Answer: C
IDS: monitors and alerts on suspicious network or system activity.
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Which networking term best matches this description: tracks connection state when deciding whether traffic is allowed?
A. CIDR notation
B. VLAN
C. VPN
D. Stateful firewall
Correct Answer: D
Stateful firewall: tracks connection state when deciding whether traffic is allowed.
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Which networking term best matches this description: permits or blocks traffic using fields such as addresses, protocols, and ports?
A. UTP cable
B. UDP
C. Packet filtering
D. 10.0.0.0/8
Correct Answer: C
Packet filtering: permits or blocks traffic using fields such as addresses, protocols, and ports.
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Which networking term best matches this description: creates a protected tunnel for network traffic across another network?
A. VPN
B. ifconfig
C. Router
D. ip command
Correct Answer: A
VPN: creates a protected tunnel for network traffic across another network.
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Which networking term best matches this description: is a short-range wireless technology commonly used for peripherals and personal-area networking?
A. Fiber-optic cable
B. IEEE 802.1Q
C. IPv4
D. Bluetooth
Correct Answer: D
Bluetooth: is a short-range wireless technology commonly used for peripherals and personal-area networking.
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Which networking term best matches this description: provides additional spectrum for compatible Wi-Fi 6E/7 equipment in supporting regions?
A. 6 GHz Wi-Fi
B. Trunk link
C. OSI Data Link layer
D. netstat
Correct Answer: A
6 GHz Wi-Fi: provides additional spectrum for compatible Wi-Fi 6E/7 equipment in supporting regions.
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Which networking term best matches this description: typically offers more channels and higher throughput potential than 2.4 GHz at shorter range?
A. Ethernet
B. Broadcast domain
C. DHCP
D. 5 GHz Wi-Fi
Correct Answer: D
5 GHz Wi-Fi: typically offers more channels and higher throughput potential than 2.4 GHz at shorter range.
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Which networking term best matches this description: typically offers longer range but less spectrum and more interference than higher Wi-Fi bands?
A. HTTPS
B. TCP/IP Internet layer
C. Bluetooth
D. 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi
Correct Answer: D
2.4 GHz Wi-Fi: typically offers longer range but less spectrum and more interference than higher Wi-Fi bands.
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Which networking term best matches this description: is a newer Wi-Fi security generation with stronger authentication improvements?
A. WPA3
B. Firewall
C. Hub
D. Broadcast domain
Correct Answer: A
WPA3: is a newer Wi-Fi security generation with stronger authentication improvements.
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Which networking term best matches this description: is a Wi-Fi security generation commonly associated with AES-CCMP protection?
A. WPA2
B. Ethernet frame
C. Client
D. WPA3
Correct Answer: A
WPA2: is a Wi-Fi security generation commonly associated with AES-CCMP protection.