DL Core Digital Literacy Skills 3

Question 1

What does 'bandwidth' refer to in the context of internet connections?

Accepted Answer

The maximum data transfer rate of a connection

Answer

Bandwidth measures the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted over a connection per second, usually in Mbps or Gbps.

Question 2

A coworker shares a spreadsheet link and says you have 'view only' access. What can you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Edit cells

Answer

View-only permissions allow reading, printing, and downloading but prevent any edits to the document.

Question 3

Which of the following is a strong password?

Accepted Answer

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Answer

A strong password uses a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters with no recognizable words.

Question 4

What is the function of a 'search operator' like site: when used in a search engine?

Accepted Answer

It limits results to a specific website

Answer

The site: operator restricts search results to pages from a particular domain, such as site:cdc.gov.

Question 5

Two-factor authentication (2FA) adds security by requiring:

Accepted Answer

A password plus a second verification method

Answer

2FA combines something you know (password) with something you have or are (code, app, fingerprint) to verify identity.

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