D315| C172 Network and Security Fundamentals V2 Section 1 Study Plan Quiz (2nd Attempt) 2026-2027 NEW
VERSION UPDATE Western Governors University
D315 V2 Section 1 Study Plan Quiz (2nd
Attempt)
Introduction to Networking Concepts
Points: 87.5/100
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
1. Which network topology is known for its ability to have multiple pathways for data
to travel between any two network devices in case of a link failure? *
Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
2. If a network admin needs to query a DNS server to resolve a hostname or domain
name to an IP address, which command would they use? *
ipconfig
netstat
arp
, nslookup
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
3. If a network admin needs to see if a TCP connection is active on a Windows
computer, what command should they use? *
nslookup
ipconfig
netstat
nmap
Incorrect 0/2.5 Points
4. Which Windows network command displays the path a packet takes from source
to destination? *
ping
traceroute
netstat
tracert
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
5. In what scenario might STP cables be preferred over UTP cables? *
In environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI)
For long-distance outdoor cable runs
, When the cheapest cabling option is required
For connecting devices within a small home office
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
6. In client/server architecture, what role do client devices play? *
They provide services to the server.
They act as intermediaries between other clients and servers.
They manage network traffic and security.
They request and consume services provided by the server.
Incorrect 0/2.5 Points
7. What is a Type 1 hypervisor? *
Virtualization software that runs directly on the host's hardware to control the hard-
ware and to manage VM guest operating systems
Virtualization software layer that runs as an application a host operating system
A virtual machine that primarily focuses on emulating peripheral devices
A cloud-based service that provides virtualization capabilities
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
8. In which topology do data packets travel from one device to another (within a
closed loop), until the data packet arrives at the intended destination? *
Bus
VERSION UPDATE Western Governors University
D315 V2 Section 1 Study Plan Quiz (2nd
Attempt)
Introduction to Networking Concepts
Points: 87.5/100
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
1. Which network topology is known for its ability to have multiple pathways for data
to travel between any two network devices in case of a link failure? *
Bus
Ring
Star
Mesh
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
2. If a network admin needs to query a DNS server to resolve a hostname or domain
name to an IP address, which command would they use? *
ipconfig
netstat
arp
, nslookup
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
3. If a network admin needs to see if a TCP connection is active on a Windows
computer, what command should they use? *
nslookup
ipconfig
netstat
nmap
Incorrect 0/2.5 Points
4. Which Windows network command displays the path a packet takes from source
to destination? *
ping
traceroute
netstat
tracert
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
5. In what scenario might STP cables be preferred over UTP cables? *
In environments with high electromagnetic interference (EMI)
For long-distance outdoor cable runs
, When the cheapest cabling option is required
For connecting devices within a small home office
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
6. In client/server architecture, what role do client devices play? *
They provide services to the server.
They act as intermediaries between other clients and servers.
They manage network traffic and security.
They request and consume services provided by the server.
Incorrect 0/2.5 Points
7. What is a Type 1 hypervisor? *
Virtualization software that runs directly on the host's hardware to control the hard-
ware and to manage VM guest operating systems
Virtualization software layer that runs as an application a host operating system
A virtual machine that primarily focuses on emulating peripheral devices
A cloud-based service that provides virtualization capabilities
Correct 2.5/2.5 Points
8. In which topology do data packets travel from one device to another (within a
closed loop), until the data packet arrives at the intended destination? *
Bus
