1D0-61C Online Practice Questions and Answers

What should be your first step when troubleshooting a network connection that uses a cable modem?

A. Ping the proxy server.

B. Ping the default gateway.

C. Ping local devices using their DNS names.

D. Ping local devices using their IP addresses.

The Windows Device Manager is a tool that enables you to perform a variety of tasks, including:

A. Map to a printer.

B. Ping anIPaddress.

C. Defragment a hard drive.

D. Change a resource assignment.

The capabilities of cellular networks have improved greatly since their original development for analog voice phone calls. Most recently, fourth-generation (4G) wireless supports a variety of data-intensive needs.

A benefit of 4G networks is that they:

A. Use spread-spectrum technology to ensure high transmission rates.

B. Provide fast transmission rates equivalent to DSL or broadband-cable.

C. Provide fast transmission rates equivalent to high-speed dial-up connections.

D. Enable bandwidth throttling, allowing the user access to unrestricted download speeds.

What is the biggest security concern with wireless networks?

A. Firewall software is not available for access points.

B. Wireless encryption algorithms must be implemented.

C. Wireless networks do not support intrusion detection.

D. Wireless networks do not support encryption via an access point.

Which term describes the practice of actively collecting wireless networking data from companies and individuals?

A. War driving

B. Spear phishing

C. Dictionary attack

D. Social engineering

Jose is experiencing performance problems with his notebook computer that he purchased a year ago. Upon discussing this issue with him, you learn that he has never deleted any temporary files since owning the device. What can Jose do to fix this problem most efficiently?

A. Reformat his hard drive.

B. Use the Windows chkdsk utility.

C. Use the Windows Disk Cleanup utility.

D. Back up his computer and delete the active partition.

You are distributing a large video game file using BitTorrent. First, you upload the initial file and make it available via a central server called a tracker. Other users can then connect to the tracker and download the file. Each user who downloads the file makes it available to other users to download. The use of BitTorrent significantly reduces the original provider's hardware and bandwidth resource costs. BitTorrent is an example of what type of network?

A. Centralized network

B. Client-server network

C. Peer-to-peer (P2P) network

D. Virtual private network (VPN)

You are a small-business owner and would like to encourage employees to bring their own devices (BYOD) to work. Which of the following can help reduce the security risks associated with a BYOD implementation?

A. Expense accounts

B. Acceptable use policy

C. End user license agreement

D. In-house device maintenance

Carlos is the Information Technology (IT) administrator for a small company. Over the past year, employees have been using their personal mobile devices and smartphones for business use. This has reduced costs of purchasing new devices for employees. Carlos is now considering whether he should stop supplying employees with company phones and instead require all employees to use their personal smartphones for work. How can Carlos address the most significant security vulnerability?

A. Develop a robust app to push security updates out to the various mobile OS devices

B. Create an employee policy that requires employees to keep phones updated to the latest technology

C. Create a policy that specifies acceptable use, ensuring security measures are in place for mobile devices

D. Mandate that employees switch to the company's mobile service provider to ensure security policies are enforced

The Internet has enabled many new anti-social activities, such as online stalking, cyberbullying, and addiction to solitary online activities. Which choice is the most feasible way for schools and parents to reduce cyberbullying?

A. Monitor, track and record all online activity conducted by students.

B. Teach teens that the use of online communication is a freedom of expression.

C. Prevent students from accessing the Internet while at school so that they learn good habits.

D. Educate students about cyber-ethics and the consequences of questionable online behavior.