KBC Questions and Quiz, Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

Question: What does DOCSIS stand for?

1. Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification
   
2. Data Over Cable Security Internet Std
   
3. Data Over Cable Secure International Stds
   
4. Data Over Cable Service Internet Standard
   

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DOCSIS was developed by CableLabs. A standard set for Cable equipment to ensure compatibility across all DOCSIS networks.

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Question: What is VCM?

1. Virtual Connection Manager
   
2. Virtual Channel Memory
   
3. Voice Controlled Modem
   
4. Voice Communications Module
   

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VCM was designed by NEC Corp. It is supposed to be faster than normal SDRAM, and it is, but it never caught on.

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Question: What is NAT?

1. Network Address Translation
   
2. Network Administration Tool
   
3. Novell Address Transfer
   
4. Newly Added Technology
   

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NAT is commonly used by nearly all comsumer routers today, both hardware and software.

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Question: What is a NIC?

1. Netware Intranet Controller
   
2. No Internet Connection
   
3. Network Interface Card
   
4. Network Interference Control
   

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A NIC is a Network Interface Card. Usually a card that is plugged into a computer's expansion slot.

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Question: What is a MAC?

1. A Computer made by Apple
   
2. Memory Address Corruption
   
3. Mediocre Apple Computer
   
4. Media Access Control
   

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MAC is short for Media Access Control address, an address unique to every piece of network hardware.

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Question: What does PPTP stand for?

1. Point to Point Transmission Protocol
   
2. Point to Point Transfer Protocol
   
3. Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
   
4. Point to Point Traffic Protocol
   

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It is a protocol used to create VPN connections over the net.

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Question: What is LCP?

1. Local Connection Protocol
   
2. Lost Connection Problem
   
3. Link Control Protocol
   
4. Laggy Connection Problem
   

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LCP is a part of PPP(Point-Point Protocol).

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Question: What does SSL stand for?

1. Secure Socket Layer
   
2. System Socket Layer
   
3. Superuser System Login
   
4. Secure System Login
   

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A protocol developed by Netscape to allow secure connections over the net.

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Question: What does ICMP stand for?

1. Internet Connection Modem Protocol
   
2. Intranet Control Message Program
   
3. Internal Conflict Management Program
   
4. Internet Control Message Protocol
   

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ICMP Packets are used to send control messages including errors.

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Question: Which phenomenon of global warming in the Pacific Ocean will also likely increase in frequency and severity as long-term global warming continues?

1. El Nino
   
2. Trade winds
   
3. La Nina
   
4. None of these
   

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El Nino is the warming of the surface waters of the Pacific Ocean to the north of the Equator. In the past, the appearance of the El Nino has caused unusual weather extremes, especially with respect to precipitation, in many areas around the world.

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