Super Putty Test - 83+ MCQs: PuTTY Quiz: Explore Your Knowledge in Secure Terminal Connections with PuTTY

1. In PuTTY, how does 'Key Re-exchange' contribute to security?

Enhances encryption algorithms

Periodically updates cryptographic keys

Manages user access permissions

Encrypts file transfers

2. Which protocols does PuTTY support for secure connections?

FTP and HTTP

SSH, Telnet, and RDP

SMTP and POP3

DNS and DHCP

3. What does the term 'PuTTY' refer to?

A type of encryption

A secure network protocol

A computer virus

A free and open-source terminal emulator

4. What is the role of the 'PuTTY Keyboard' in advanced scenarios?

To record keystrokes

To manage file transfers

To configure keyboard shortcuts

To customize colors and fonts

5. How does PuTTY contribute to secure 'File Transfers' in advanced usage?

Uses a proprietary file transfer protocol

Encrypts file transfers using SSL

Supports only unencrypted file transfers

Uses a dedicated hardware device

6. How does PuTTY handle 'Connection Sharing' for increased efficiency?

Shares authentication credentials

Shares encrypted connections

Shares network resources

Shares PuTTY configurations between sessions

7. What is the purpose of the 'PuTTY Event Log' in advanced scenarios?

To record user actions

To track system resource usage

To capture error messages

To monitor network traffic

8. What is PuTTY primarily used for?

Graphic design

Managing secure terminal connections

File compression

Database administration

9. What type of software is PuTTY?

Web browser

Operating system

Terminal emulator

Antivirus program

10. What is the primary advantage of using PuTTY for terminal connections?

High-speed data transfer

Cross-platform compatibility

Advanced graphic rendering

PuTTY does not have any advantages

11. In PuTTY, what is the purpose of the 'Keepalives' feature?

To keep the terminal window always on top

To maintain a persistent connection by sending null packets

To prevent unauthorized access

To compress data for faster transfer

12. What feature in PuTTY helps you resume a broken connection?

Auto-reconnect

Session logging

Keepalives

Terminal multiplexing

13. Which operating systems are supported by PuTTY?

Windows only

Linux only

MacOS only

Windows, Linux, and MacOS

14. What is the default behavior of PuTTY when you close the terminal window?

Terminate the connection immediately

Prompt for confirmation before closing

Minimize to the system tray

PuTTY does not have a default behavior for this

15. What is the default protocol used by PuTTY for secure connections?

SSH

Telnet

RDP

HTTPS

16. How does PuTTY improve security through 'Dynamic Port Forwarding'?

Encrypts file transfers

Hides the user's IP address

Filters network traffic

Creates secure tunnels for specific applications

17. What does SSH stand for?

Secure Shell

Super Secure Hosting

System Security Handler

SSH is not an acronym

18. What is the role of PuTTY's 'Proxy' settings in advanced scenarios?

To anonymize connections

To bypass firewalls

To manage file permissions

To disable encryption

19. What does the 'Agent forwarding' feature in PuTTY allow?

Sharing files between multiple sessions

Automatically forwarding emails

Forwarding authentication requests to other servers

Connecting to multiple servers simultaneously

20. What is the purpose of 'PuTTY Port Forwarding' in advanced scenarios?

To enhance encryption algorithms

To secure public Wi-Fi connections

To create secure tunnels for specific applications

To filter network traffic

21. How does PuTTY's 'Terminal Bell' feature contribute to user experience?

Emits a sound on specific events

Provides visual notifications

Improves terminal window rendering

Monitors network traffic

22. Which PuTTY tool is used for manual configuration of SSH keys?

PuTTYtel

PuTTYgen

PuTTYtunnel

PuTTYscp

23. What information is required to initiate a connection in PuTTY?

Only the server's IP address

Server's IP address and a username

Server's IP address and password

Server's domain name and a username

24. What is the purpose of the 'PuTTY Subsystem' in advanced usage?

To manage system services

To record user actions

To launch external applications

To provide additional functionality via plugins

25. Which protocol does PuTTY use for secure connections?

HTTP

FTP

SSH

Telnet

26. In PuTTY's 'Connection' settings, what is the purpose of 'Enable TCP keepalives'?

To maintain an open connection

To encrypt the connection

To prevent unauthorized access

To compress data

27. What is the purpose of PuTTY's 'Agent Forwarding' feature?

To forward authentication requests

To compress data during transfers

To manage file permissions

To encrypt the connection

28. Which PuTTY tool is used for converting key formats?

PuTTYgen

PuTTYtunnel

PuTTYtel

PuTTYscp

29. In PuTTY, what is the purpose of 'X11 forwarding'?

Sending X-rated content securely

Forwarding X-ray images

Forwarding X.509 certificates

Forwarding graphical applications

30. Which of the following is not a feature of PuTTY?

Port forwarding

SSH tunneling

Dynamic DNS resolution

Database querying

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