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  1. Which protocol is used to automatically assign IP addresses to devices on a network?

    Answer: DHCP

    DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) automatically assigns IP addresses and other network settings to devices when they connect.

  2. A sales associate notices that a customer's network uses WPA3. What is WPA3?

    Answer: A wireless security protocol

    WPA3 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 3) is the latest wireless security protocol that provides stronger encryption and better protection for Wi-Fi networks.

  3. Which of the following best describes a VPN?

    Answer: A network that creates an encrypted tunnel over a public network

    A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel over a public network, allowing secure remote access to private network resources.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a network switch in a business environment?

    Answer: To connect multiple devices within a LAN and forward traffic to the correct device

    A network switch connects multiple devices within a LAN and uses MAC addresses to forward data packets only to the intended recipient device.

  5. A customer asks about SSL certificates for their website. What is the main benefit of SSL?

    Answer: Encrypted data transmission between the browser and server

    SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates encrypt data transmitted between a user's browser and the web server, protecting sensitive information from interception.

  6. What does the term 'bandwidth' refer to in networking?

    Answer: The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection

    Bandwidth refers to the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network connection, typically measured in Mbps or Gbps.

  7. Which security measure requires users to provide two separate forms of verification before accessing a system?

    Answer: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

    Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) requires users to provide two or more verification factors, such as a password plus a one-time code, before granting access.