Aspirant Academy
EN हिं

Paper - II (ix) — Network Security MCQ — 56 Practice Questions with Answers

Paper - II (ix) — Network Security is a Networking & Security (Basic CI) topic in the RAS/RPSC syllabus. This page gathers exam-style Paper - II (ix) — Network Security multiple-choice questions with correct answers and explanations, so aspirants can test recall and revise frequently examined concepts.

Practice 56 Paper - II (ix) — Network Security multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

56 Questions Networking & Security (Basic CI)

Reviewed by: Aspirant Academy Editorial Team

Practice Questions

Q1. In networking, which situation is the best example of a LAN rather than a WAN?

A A university connects two campuses in different cities through a service provider
B A bank connects branches across different states through leased links
C An organization connects its offices in Jaipur, Delhi, and Mumbai over public telecom links
D Computers, printers, and servers inside one school building are connected for file sharing Correct

Explanation

A LAN covers a relatively limited area and allows nearby devices to communicate, such as computers and printers within one building. A WAN is broader in geography and normally connects many users or sites over a larger area than a LAN.

Q2. After taking regular backups, which step best confirms that the organization can actually recover data when a disk fails?

A Check only whether the backup file name has the current date
B Periodically perform a test restore and verify that the restored files open correctly Correct
C Store the backup password in the same folder as the backup archive
D Delete the original files immediately after every backup job

Explanation

A backup is useful only if it can be restored into working data. A periodic test restore checks the backup media, the restoration process, permissions, and file integrity, which a file name or successful scheduled job message cannot fully prove.

Q3. A teacher asks a technician to test whether the school's web server has exploitable weaknesses. Which action keeps the activity within ethical hacking practice?

A Obtaining written authorization, defining scope, testing only within that scope, and reporting findings Correct
B Keeping discovered vulnerabilities secret so they can be reused later
C Testing any server on the Internet because the tools are publicly available
D Exfiltrating student records to prove the maximum possible damage

Explanation

Penetration testing and similar security assessments are legitimate only when planned and authorized for a defined target. The practical goal is to identify weaknesses and support mitigation; activity outside permission, such as testing unrelated systems or misusing discovered data, is not ethical hacking.

Q4. A clerk needs permission to enter student marks but should not be able to create new administrator accounts. Which security principle is being applied?

A Public key disclosure
B Full disk formatting
C Open relay
D Least privilege Correct

Explanation

Least privilege limits each account to the permissions required for its task. It reduces damage from mistakes or compromised credentials because the account cannot perform unrelated administrative actions.

Q5. A security tester is asked to try to bypass controls of a college website only within a signed scope and then report weaknesses. This activity is best described as:

A Ethical hacking or penetration testing Correct
B Routine data entry
C Disk defragmentation
D Unauthorized cracking

Explanation

The key features are permission, scope, controlled testing, and reporting. Penetration testing uses attacker-like methods under agreed constraints to identify weaknesses so that the owner can remediate them.

You've seen 5 of 56 sample questions

Unlimited practice on Paper - II (ix) — Network Security comes with the RAS Test Series + Practice pack. Sign up to save progress; practice sets open with a pack or Gate Pass.

More questions (pack required)

Pack unlocks practice

Q6.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q7.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q8.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q9.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q10.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q11.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q12.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q13.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q14.

A
B
C
D
Pack unlocks practice

Q15.

A
B
C
D

51 more questions can appear in generated practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Paper - II (ix) — Network Security MCQ questions are available?
There are 56 Paper - II (ix) — Network Security practice MCQs available on Aspirant Academy, with detailed answers and explanations for each question.
Are answers and explanations provided for Paper - II (ix) — Network Security MCQs?
Yes, every Paper - II (ix) — Network Security question comes with the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept.
How is Paper - II (ix) — Network Security relevant to the RAS/RPSC exam?
Paper - II (ix) — Network Security falls under the Networking & Security (Basic CI) section of the RAS/RPSC syllabus. It is a frequently tested area and regular practice with these MCQs will strengthen your preparation.
Can I practice Paper - II (ix) — Network Security questions in Hindi?
Yes, Aspirant Academy offers bilingual support. You can practice Paper - II (ix) — Network Security MCQs in both English and Hindi, including questions, options, and explanations.

More Topics in Networking & Security (Basic CI)

Continue your Networking & Security (Basic CI) preparation with these related topics.

Paper - II (viii) — Communication and Network Concepts

56 questions

Networks

14 questions

View All Networking & Security (Basic CI) Topics

Explore Other Subjects

Current Affairs Reasoning & Mental Ability Indian Economy Science & Technology Indian Constitution & Governance Rajasthan History, Art & Culture Environment & Ecology Geography of Rajasthan

Want unlimited practice on Paper - II (ix) — Network Security?

Unlimited practice comes with the RAS Test Series + Practice pack. Create a free account to save progress and choose a pack or Gate Pass when you are ready.

Browse all subjects