D322 Introduction to IT - Set 3 - Part 2

Test your knowledge of technical writing concepts with these practice questions. Each question includes detailed explanations to help you understand the correct answers.

Question 21: Which encryption method uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?

Public Key Encryption

Symmetric Key Encryption

Asymmetric Key Encryption

Digital Signature

Question 22: Which of the following defines a primary key in a relational database?

A unique identifier for each record

A key used for encryption

A key that links two tables

A temporary placeholder for values

Question 23: What does ETL stand for in data processing?

Extract, Transform, Load

Encrypt, Transmit, Load

Evaluate, Test, Launch

Export, Translate, Log

Question 24: Which network topology connects all devices to a central hub or switch?

Bus

Star

Ring

Mesh

Question 25: What is the function of a database query?

Modify data records

Retrieve specific information based on criteria

Organize data in a database

Monitor network traffic

Question 26: Which of the following describes the purpose of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks)?

Increase network bandwidth

Manage hardware resources

Improve data redundancy and performance

Encrypt sensitive data

Question 27: Which method of risk management involves reducing the likelihood or impact of a risk?

Risk Acceptance

Risk Transference

Risk Mitigation

Risk Avoidance

Question 28: Which type of programming language is designed to be human-readable and is converted into machine code through a compiler or interpreter?

Assembly Language

Low-level Language

High-level Language

Machine Language

Question 29: What is the primary function of the CPU (Central Processing Unit) in a computer system?

Store data for long-term use

Execute instructions and process data

Manage input and output devices

Handle network communication

Question 30: Which project management phase involves officially closing the project and delivering the final product?

Planning

Execution

Closing

Controlling

Question 31: Which backup type stores only the data that has changed since the last full backup, without referencing other backup types?

Full Backup

Differential Backup

Incremental Backup

Continuous Backup

Question 32: Which component of the operating system is loaded when the computer first starts up and remains in memory to manage system resources?

Shell

Kernel

Device Driver

Bootloader

Question 33: What does the acronym ROM stand for in computing?

Random Output Memory

Read-Only Memory

Real Operating Mode

Random Access Memory

Question 34: Which cloud computing model focuses on delivering virtual desktops to users over the internet?

SaaS

DaaS

IaaS

PaaS

Question 35: Which security measure ensures that data is correct and has not been altered?

Confidentiality

Availability

Integrity

Encryption

Question 36: Which SQL keyword is used to update existing records in a database table?

INSERT

DELETE

UPDATE

SELECT

Question 37: What is the primary function of a print server?

Manage print jobs on a network

Store backup files

Encrypt print data

Process database queries

Question 38: Which risk management strategy involves accepting the consequences of a risk without taking action to reduce its likelihood or impact?

Risk Mitigation

Risk Avoidance

Risk Acceptance

Risk Transference

Question 39: Which network device is used to connect multiple networks together, directing data based on IP addresses?

Switch

Hub

Router

Bridge

Question 40: Which of the following describes a virtual machine (VM)?

A physical computer dedicated to running multiple operating systems

A program that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine

A network protocol used to connect remote devices

A method of encrypting data before transmission

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