CSET Technology & Digital Tools 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?
- To speed up internet connections
- To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules (Correct answer)
- To compress data for faster transmission
- To assign IP addresses to devices
Correct answer: To monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules
A firewall filters network traffic according to predefined security rules to block unauthorized access.
Question 2: Which file format is most appropriate for sharing a document that should look identical on any device and not be easily edited?
- .docx
- .txt
- .pdf (Correct answer)
- .odt
Correct answer: .pdf
PDF preserves formatting across all devices and operating systems while restricting easy modification of content.
Question 3: A student downloads and uses an image from the internet for a school project without checking the license. This may violate:
- HIPAA regulations
- Copyright law (Correct answer)
- FERPA regulations
- Net neutrality principles
Correct answer: Copyright law
Images are automatically protected by copyright, and using them without permission or proper licensing can constitute infringement.
Question 4: What does 'cloud storage' primarily allow users to do?
- Increase the processing speed of a local computer
- Store and access files on remote servers via the internet (Correct answer)
- Encrypt files stored on a hard drive
- Run software without installing it locally
Correct answer: Store and access files on remote servers via the internet
Cloud storage saves files on remote servers maintained by a provider, making them accessible from any internet-connected device.
Question 5: In presentation software, what is the primary function of the 'Slide Master'?
- To add animations to individual slides
- To set a consistent layout, font, and design for all slides in a presentation (Correct answer)
- To convert slides into a video format
- To lock slides from being edited
Correct answer: To set a consistent layout, font, and design for all slides in a presentation
The Slide Master controls global formatting so changes apply uniformly across every slide in the presentation.
Question 6: Which of the following BEST describes 'bandwidth' in the context of internet connectivity?
- The physical length of a network cable
- The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection (Correct answer)
- The number of devices connected to a router
- The encryption strength of a wireless signal
Correct answer: The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection
Bandwidth refers to the maximum capacity for data transmission on a network connection, typically measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Question 7: When a website URL begins with 'https://', the 's' indicates that the site uses:
- Faster server processing speeds
- Secure encryption via SSL/TLS to protect data in transit (Correct answer)
- Subscription-based access
- Server-side scripting languages
Correct answer: Secure encryption via SSL/TLS to protect data in transit
The 'S' in HTTPS stands for Secure, indicating that SSL/TLS encryption protects data exchanged between the browser and server.
CSET Technology & Digital Tools 3
What is the primary purpose of a firewall in a computer network?