Network Services Quiz

Date First Published: 7th July 2022

This is the quiz about the network services subtopic. All 10 questions in this quiz are covered in the articles.

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Question 1

The correct answer is: b: The interconnection of everyday devices that have recently been developed to have network capabilities.

IoT (Internet of Things) refers to the interconnection of everyday devices that have recently been developed to have network capabilities. Examples include watches, cameras, sensors, etc. For example, some watches connect to smartphones using Bluetooth to measure heart rate and steps walked and record that information on the smartphone. IoT has provided more advanced technology.

Question 2

The correct answer is: d: Usenet

Usenet is the earliest service out of the following and was an early system of the internet that was built on a command-line interface and text only. It was the predecessor to internet forums and was publicly introduced in 1980.

WHOIS first started in 1982.

The World Wide Web was introduced to the public on 6th August 1991.

The earliest social media was launched in November 1994.

Question 3

The correct answer is: c: A service offered by a hosting provider that provides multiple users with a customisable virtual machine, all of which are housed inside one physical server and isolated from other accounts.

Option A is incorrect as that is a semi-dedicated server.

Option B is incorrect as that is a dedicated server.

Option D is incorrect as that is shared hosting.

Question 4

The correct answer is: a: Attackers can gain control over a device through remote access and perform malicious actions.

Remote access by attackers can allow them to gain complete control over a computer system, allowing them to steal sensitive information, send junk mail, spread viruses, and perform other malicious actions. Therefore, it is only recommended to give remote access to trusted users or people that you know.

Question 5

The correct answer is: a: Hosted services delivered over the internet to store data rather than storing them on a local computer.

Question 6

The correct answer is: b: False

Even though podcasts sound like they are associated with iPods and the Apple iTunes music program, they are not required to play podcasts. Podcasts can be played through any website or downloaded on a device for offline use.

Question 7

The correct answer is: d: Students and teachers can share their keyboards and mouses using a VLE.

Options B, C, and D are all things that can be accomplished using a VLE (Virtual Learning Environment).

Question 8

The correct answer is: b: Small numbers of users

Option A is incorrect as that would be shared hosting.

Option C is incorrect as that would be a dedicated server.

Question 9

The correct answer is: a: People can buy and sell 24/7.

Option B is incorrect as buyers do not receive items instantly when buying items. There is always a waiting period for delivery.

Option C is incorrect as ecommerce greatly increases the chances of people getting scammed. Almost all scams occur online.

Option D is incorrect as ecommerce always requires an internet connection. If the internet was down, customers would be unable to perform any electronic transactions.