CSA Network Administration & Security 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

DHCP

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A wireless security protocol

Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following best describes a VPN?

Accepted Answer

A network that creates an encrypted tunnel over a public network

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Encrypted data transmission between the browser and server

Answer

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

(CSA) Certified Sales Associate Practice Test

(CSA) Certified Sales Associate Practice Test

CSA Network Administration & Security 2