NOCTI Questions 1
The "Brain" of the computer
CPU
What does MFA stand for?
Multi-Factor Authentication
What is the main function of RAM?
Temporarily store data for active processes
1. What is the primary function of the BIOS in a computer?
A) Manage user accounts
B) Control input and output devices
C) Store the operating system
D) Enable wireless communication
B) Control input and output devices
4. What does BIOS stand for?
A) Basic Integrated Operating System
B) Basic Input Output System
C) Binary Internal Operating Software
D) Boot Input Output Sequence
B) Basic Input Output System
What unit measures the speed of a CPU?
GHz
What is the primary purpose of an antivirus program?
Detect and remove malware
What protocol is used to send emails?
SMTP
9. What is the maximum length of a Cat5e Ethernet cable?
A) 10 meters
B) 50 meters
C) 100 meters
D) 500 meters
C) 100 meters
5. Which component provides long-term storage for data?
A) RAM
B) Hard Drive
C) CPU
D) Cache Memory
B) Hard Drive
What is the max transmission speed of CAT6 ethernet cable?
10 Gbps
What type of cable is used to connect an external hard drive?
USB or Thunderbolt
11. Which device is used to segment a network into multiple broadcast domains?
A) Hub
B) Switch
C) Router
D) Repeater
C) Router
3. Which type of memory is volatile?
A) ROM
B) Flash Memory
C) RAM
D) SSD
C) RAM
11. What is the purpose of a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)?
A) Provides backup power during outages
B) Increases CPU speed
C) Cools down hardware components
D) Encrypts network traffic
A) Provides backup power during outages
What port does HTTPS use?
Port 443
WHat is the default IP adress range for APIPA?
169.254.x.x
16. What is the default gateway used for in networking?
A) Translates domain names
B) Provides a backup internet connection
C) Routes traffic to external networks
D) Assigns dynamic IP addresses
C) Routes traffic to external networks
6. What is the function of a NIC (Network Interface Card)?
A) Provides power to the system
B) Connects the computer to a network
C) Encrypts data
D) Manages input devices
B) Connects the computer to a network
29. What protocol is used for secure web browsing?
A) FTP
B) HTTP
C) HTTPS
D) SNMP
C) HTTPS
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual Private Network
What does SFTP stand for?
Secure File Transfer Protocol
19. What is the purpose of a MAC address?
A) Identifies a device on a local network
B) Assigns an IP address dynamically
C) Provides encryption for network traffic
D) Controls network traffic flow
A) Identifies a device on a local network
9. What does DHCP do?
A) Assigns IP addresses dynamically
B) Resolves domain names
C) Encrypts network traffic
D) Connects networks together
A) Assigns IP addresses dynamically
45. What is the purpose of ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory?
A) Boosts processing speed
B) Detects and corrects memory errors
C) Enhances storage performance
D) Encrypts RAM data
B) Detects and corrects memory errors