Networking Know-How
This protocol uses port 80 by default.
What is HTTP?
This type of social engineering is characterized by criminals who trick victims into revealing sensitive information.
What is phishing?
This open-source operating system has a penguin mascot named Tux.
What is Linux?
This type of PC storage device uses flash memory instead of a spinning platter.
What is an SSD?
This Python module enables network communication between programs.
What is socket?
This protocol securely encrypts web traffic and uses port 443 by default.
What is HTTPS?
This web security vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code into a site.
What is XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)?
This compone is the most important part of the Linux operating system.
What is the kernel?
This is the part of the computer responsible for rendering graphics.
What is the GPU?
This Python module allows you to run external commands within a script.
What is subprocess?
This device connects networks, operates at OSI Layer 3, and decides the best path for data to travel.
What is a router?
This protocol is sometimes called the “shotgun” of the internet, sending data without establishing a connection.
What is UDP?
This Linux terminal command is used to list all files, including hidden ones.
What is ls -a?
This is the last iPhone model to use the 30-pin Apple connector.
What is the iPhone 4?
This programming language is primarily used in systems programming.
What is C?
This connector is commonly found at the end of Cat6 Ethernet cables.
What is RJ45?
This OSI layer is responsible for reliable end-to-end communication, error checking, and flow control.
What is the Transport Layer?
This Linux distribution is notoriously difficult to install and maintain.
What is Gentoo?
This RAID configuration mirrors data across two drives.
What is RAID 1?
This protocol tests network connectivity and measures round-trip time.
What is ping?
This network protocol prevents loops in Ethernet networks by blocking redundant paths.
What is Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)?
This programming language’s formatted strings allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What is C (or C++)?
This Finnish developer created Linux in 1991.
Who is Linus Torvalds?
This tech company is known for producing high-end GPUs, often favored by gamers and AI researchers.
What is Nvidia?
This device translates private IP addresses into public ones for internet access.
What is a NAT router?