A+ 902 Test 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the locations listed below provide access to the Device Manager applet in MS Windows?

A

Control Panel

Computer Management

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2
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Which of the signs listed below indicates that a Windows network share is intended for administrative access?

A

$

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3
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In MS Windows, the “$” sign appended to the end of the name of a network share indicates that the shared folder or drive is:

A

Hidden

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4
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A system that uses public network (e.g. Internet) as a means for creating private encrypted connections between remote locations is known as:

A

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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5
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Which of the following Internet access types takes advantage of the traditional PSTN lines?

A

Dial-up

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6
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A unique identifier for a WLAN (a wireless network name) is commonly referred to as:

A

SSID

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7
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Setting up a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center Control Panel applet in MS Windows requires:

A

Providing the wireless network name
Selecting encryption type
Typing in the network security key (Wi-Fi password)

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8
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Encryption mechanisms designed for securing wireless networks include:

A

WPA
WPA2
WEP

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9
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Which of the wireless encryption schemes listed below offers the highest level of protection?

A

WPA2

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10
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A type of wireless network providing high-speed Internet access through mobile telecommunication cellular network technologies is known as:

A

WWAN

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Which of the following Control Panel applets in MS Windows provides an option for setting up a broadband, dial-up, or VPN connection?

A

Network and Sharing Center

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12
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In computer networking, a computer system or an application that acts as an intermediary between another computer and the Internet is commonly referred to as:

A

Proxy

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13
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In Windows 7/8/8.1, the Remote Desktop Connection utility can be launched from the Start menu search box, from the Run menu dialog box, or from a command line. Which of the following commands is used to start Remote Desktop Connection from the Command Prompt?

A

MSTSC

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14
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Which of the statements listed below refer(s) to the Windows Remote Assistance utility?

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Access based on one-time password
Temporal remote access
The host and invited user can both see the host’s screen
The host and invited user share control over host’s mouse and keyboard
Windows tool used for assisted remote troubleshooting

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15
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Which of the following answers describe the features of Windows Remote Desktop tool?

A

Permanent remote access
Access based on local password (local user account password)
Windows tool used for connecting remotely to the user’s own computer

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16
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The practice of allowing a program through a firewall is described as creating:

A

Exception

17
Q

Introduced in Windows Vista, Windows Firewall with Advanced Security MMC snap-in offers more detailed configuration options allowing system administrators to execute more granular control over inbound and outbound network traffic.

A

True

18
Q

Which of the following Control Panel applets provides access to the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security tool?

A

Windows Firewall (Advanced settings)

19
Q

Which of the locations listed below allow(s) for enabling/disabling Windows Firewall?

A

Windows Firewall

Windows Firewall with Advanced Security

20
Q

A network protocol providing an alternative solution to the manual assignment of IP addresses is called:

A

DHCP

21
Q

An IP address in the range 169.254.0.1 through 169.254.255.254 indicates a problem with what type of service?

A

DHCP

22
Q

In order to be able to connect to a website on the Internet and display its contents, a URL entered in the web browser address bar needs to be translated into an IP address. Which of the servers listed below is used to handle this type of request?

A

DNS server

23
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Which of the Windows Command Prompt utilities allows to display IP addresses, subnet mask, and default gateway for all adapters?

A

IPCONFIG

24
Q

Which of the following answers list(s) data required for manual configuration of network adapter settings in MS Windows?

A

IP address
Subnet mask
Default gateway
DNS server address

25
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Which of the answers listed below describes the correct sequence of steps for accessing the IPv4 connection manual configuration interface in MS Windows?

A

Control Panel (Icon view) -> Network and Sharing Center applet -> Change adapter settings -> Right-click on the device -> Select Properties from the pop-up menu -> Select Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) from the connection components list -> Click the Properties button -> Fill in the required fields