AP CSP Practice Test Networks Internet

Big Idea 4 Practice Test

Networks & Internet

25 Multiple-Choice Questions

⏱ 30 minutes recommended 📊 25 questions 🎯 Big Idea 4 Focus

Test Instructions

  • This test focuses on Big Idea 4: Internet protocols, packet routing, fault tolerance, bandwidth, and cybersecurity
  • Select one answer for each question
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  • For AP exam practice, try to complete the test in 30 minutes
Question 1
Which protocol is responsible for breaking data into packets and routing them across the Internet?
Question 2
A network has redundant paths between devices. If one connection fails, data can still be transmitted. This is an example of:
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of DNS (Domain Name System)?
Question 4
Which factor MOST directly affects how quickly large files can be downloaded?
Question 5
Packets traveling from Computer A to Computer B may take different routes through the network. This is a characteristic of:
Question 6
A DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack attempts to:
Question 7
Which is a valid IPv4 address?
Question 8
HTTP and HTTPS are protocols for web communication. What does the 'S' in HTTPS provide?
Question 9
A network diagram shows multiple paths between any two devices. Why is this design beneficial?
Question 10
Which cybersecurity measure scrambles data to prevent unauthorized access?
Question 11
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) ensures data reliability by:
Question 12
An ISP advertises "100 Mbps download speed." What does this measure?
Question 13
Which attack tricks users into revealing passwords by impersonating legitimate websites?
Question 14
Why was IPv6 developed to replace IPv4?
Question 15
A router's primary function is to:
Question 16
Which scenario demonstrates LACK of fault tolerance?
Question 17
A certificate authority's role in HTTPS is to:
Question 18
Latency refers to:
Question 19
Which is NOT a benefit of the Internet's packet-switching architecture?
Question 20
Multi-factor authentication improves security by:
Question 21
A network uses both wired and wireless connections. If the wireless access point fails, wired devices can still communicate. This demonstrates:
Question 22
Which protocol is used to send email?
Question 23
A firewall primarily:
Question 24
When a packet is too large for a network, it is:
Question 25
Open standards for Internet protocols (like HTTP and TCP/IP) promote:
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