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Computer — MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) MCQs

Practice Computer — MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) multiple-choice questions for FIA competitive exams. Each question includes the correct answer and a short explanation, and past-paper questions are marked so you can revise both repeated and fresh material in one place.

That the sending server is authorized by the domain owner.
The recipient's eligibility to receive messages.
The confidentiality of the email content through encryption.
The path taken by the email across different servers.
ExplanationSPF records prevent spoofing by confirming that the IP addresses used to send the email are approved by the sender's domain.
Volatile Program Notifier; an error checking software tool
Vulnerable Privacy Net; a registry key used for secure logins
Virtual Private Network; creating a secure, encrypted connection over a public network
Very Personal Node; a device used for local area network expansion
ExplanationVPN establishes a secure, encrypted tunnel over the internet, simulating a private connection.
SSL/TLS
SMTP
HTTP
FTP
ExplanationSSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security) encrypts communications, making it safe for data transfer over the web.
Deep Hyperlink Connection Protocol; ensuring secure web browsing
Data Handling Control Program; monitoring network bandwidth usage
Digital High Connectivity Platform; managing local network hubs
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol; automatically assigning IP addresses to devices on a network
ExplanationDHCP automatically manages and assigns unique IP addresses and other network settings to devices joining a network.
DHCP Leasing
Authentication
MAC Spoofing
NAT Gatewaying
ExplanationDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) assigns temporary IP addresses (leases) to devices joining a network.
SMTP
IMAP
POP3
FTP
ExplanationIMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows users to access and manage emails on the server, which is useful for multiple devices.
Confidentiality and integrity of data during transit
Increased network speed and bandwidth
Management of domain name system records
Automatic physical connection establishment
ExplanationSSL/TLS encrypts the connection between a client and a server, ensuring that data remains confidential and tamper-proof.
FTP
HTTP
POP3
SMTP
ExplanationHTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the foundational protocol for communication on the World Wide Web, enabling the transfer of web content.
Database Mapping and Collection Agency
Data Management and Control Authority
Digital Multimedia Content Assessment
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
ExplanationThe DMCA is a US copyright law that governs the use of digital copyrighted material online, protecting intellectual property rights.
To guarantee end-to-end decryption for the recipient only.
To prevent spam by verifying the sending IP address's authorized sender list.
To block all unauthorized external recipients from receiving mail.
To encrypt the entire body and headers of the email message.
ExplanationSPF records are DNS entries that specify which IP addresses are authorized to send email on behalf of a domain, mitigating email spoofing.
Authorization
Decryption
Authentication
Encryption
ExplanationEncryption is the process of scrambling data to make it unreadable without the correct key, ensuring confidentiality.
MAC
PKI
VPN
API
ExplanationPublic Key Infrastructure (PKI) manages keys and certificates for secure communication and identity verification.
Encrypting data for transmission over insecure networks.
Removing malicious software (malware) from infected devices.
Increasing the overall processing speed of a computer system.
Monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
ExplanationA firewall acts as a barrier, filtering traffic and allowing only authorized data packets to pass.
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3)
ExplanationIMAP allows users to manage emails remotely across multiple devices by syncing changes with the server, making it superior to POP3 for modern use.
Digital Data Oversight System
Disaster Disaster Operation System
Distributed Denial of Service
Deep Detection Output Standard
ExplanationDDoS attacks aim to overload a server or network resource with excessive traffic from multiple sources.
Distributed Node Service; controls the flow of information packets
Data Network Service; manages data transmission across networks
Domain Name System; translates domain names to IP addresses
Digital Number Scheme; defines unique identifiers for hardware
ExplanationDNS is the directory service that translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into machine-readable IP addresses.
Dynamic Data Stream
Distributed Denial of Service
Data Detection System
Digital Disaster Sphere
ExplanationDDoS is an attack that overwhelms a network with massive amounts of traffic from multiple sources, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
Virtual Private Number, used for telephony routing protocols
Virtual Private Network, providing encrypted communication over public networks
Verify Packet Name, ensuring data integrity at the physical layer
Very Processed Node, handling routing in local area networks
ExplanationVPN uses encryption and tunneling to create a secure, private connection over the internet, masking the user's true IP address.
Whaling
Spoofing
Phishing
Vishing
ExplanationPhishing is the act of acquiring sensitive information (like passwords) via deceptive emails or websites.
Client Identity Authentication, Authorization, Access
Cyber Incident Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Audit
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Computer Integrity Assurance, Analysis, Architecture
ExplanationThe CIA Triad is the foundational model for information security, focusing on keeping data private (Confidentiality), accurate (Integrity), and accessible (Availability).
HTTP
FTP
SFTP
HTTPS
ExplanationHTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the encrypted version of HTTP, ensuring secure data transmission.
Encryption
Authentication
Integrity Check
Hashing
ExplanationEncryption is the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext, making it unreadable without the corresponding decryption key.
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM)
DDoS
Spoofing
Phishing
ExplanationMITM attacks involve secretly positioning oneself between two communicating parties to intercept or alter data.
SSH
IMAP
POP3
SMTP
ExplanationIMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) allows users to access and manage emails across multiple devices, keeping the mail stored primarily on the server.
Best Copy; it ensures the recipient receives the highest quality version of the attachment.
Bulk Contact Center; it is a directory service used only by corporate email systems.
Broadcast Copy; it is used for sending mass emails to all contacts simultaneously.
Blind Carbon Copy; it sends copies of the email without visible recipients.
ExplanationBCC sends copies discreetly, preventing recipients listed in the 'To' or 'CC' fields from knowing their addresses.
FTP
SMTP
POP3
IMAP
ExplanationWhile POP3 downloads emails and removes them, IMAP synchronizes emails across multiple devices, allowing access to the server state.
Virtual Private Network
Very Public Node
Video Point Network
Verification Protocol Number
ExplanationVPN creates a secure, encrypted connection over a less secure network, making data transmission private.
Malware attack
Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) attack
Phishing attack
DDoS attack
ExplanationMITM attacks involve an attacker secretly relaying and potentially altering the communication between two parties, allowing interception.
Digital Data Stream; rapid transfer of large amounts of information
Deep Detection System; monitoring network traffic anomalies
Dynamic Domain System; managing multiple network endpoints
Distributed Denial of Service; overwhelming a server with traffic
ExplanationDDoS attacks involve multiple compromised systems flooding a target server, making it unavailable to legitimate users.
TLS (Transport Layer Security)
SPF (Sender Policy Framework)
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance)
PGP (Pretty Good Privacy)
ExplanationPGP is an end-to-end encryption standard used to encrypt the message content itself, ensuring confidentiality.
Digital Signing
Hashing
Encryption
Key Exchange
ExplanationHashing functions create a message digest (hash value) that verifies data integrity. Digital signing uses hashing along with private keys.
WAN
LAN
PAN
MAN
ExplanationLAN stands for Local Area Network, covering a limited area like an office or campus. WAN covers large geographical areas, while MAN covers a metropolitan area, and PAN covers a personal area.
HTML
WWW
FTP
HTTP
ExplanationWWW stands for World Wide Web, which is the system of interlinked hypertext documents accessed via the internet.
SMTP
FTP
SSL
HTTP
ExplanationSSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and its successor, TLS, is the protocol that encrypts data exchanged between a web server and a client, ensuring secure and private transmission.
HTTP
SMTP
FTP
DNS
ExplanationDNS (Domain Name System) acts as the internet's phonebook, mapping domain names to IP addresses required for network communication.
Phishing
DDoS
Ransomware
Spyware
ExplanationPhishing is the primary method used by attackers to steal credentials by masquerading as a trustworthy source.
Ransomware
Adware
Rootkit
Spyware
ExplanationRansomware is malicious software that encrypts a victim's files, demanding a ransom payment for decryption. Spyware monitors activity, and Adware displays unwanted advertisements.
Switch
Router
Repeater
Hub
ExplanationA router connects dissimilar networks and determines the best path for data packets using IP addresses to reach their destination network.
Firewall Rule Setting
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Authentication and Authorization
Phishing
ExplanationAuthentication verifies identity, while Authorization dictates what resources an authenticated user is allowed to access.
Domain Name System
Distributed Network Setup
Digital Network Services
Data Navigation Structure
ExplanationDNS translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into numerical IP addresses that computers use to locate resources on the internet.
The physical location of stored data backups.
The speed of data encryption and decryption.
The types of users who can access specific resources.
The network bandwidth capacity for a system.
ExplanationACL (Access Control List) defines the permissions and rules for users (read, write, execute) regarding access to files or directories.
MITM
SQL Injection
DDoS
Brute Force Attack
ExplanationMITM stands for Man-in-the-Middle, describing an attack where an unauthorized party intercepts and potentially alters communication.
Asymmetric Cryptography
Hashing
Symmetric Cryptography
Digital Signatures
ExplanationAsymmetric cryptography (Public Key Infrastructure) uses a mathematically linked pair of keys—a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption—unlike symmetric methods which use a single shared key.
HTTP
HTTPS
SMTP
FTP
ExplanationHTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) uses SSL/TLS encryption, ensuring that data transmitted over the web is confidential and secure.
Data Node Standard; verifies user credentials.
Digital Network Service; manages data packets.
Domain Name System; translates domain names into IP addresses.
Direct Network Synchronization; optimizes bandwidth.
ExplanationDNS translates the human-readable domain names (like google.com) into machine-readable numerical IP addresses.

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