Unit 2- AP Computer Science Principles
Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
1. Match the following terms with their definitions - Correct answer-computing
device-a machine that can run a program.
computing system-a group of connected computers that can send or receive data.
computing network-a group of computers working together for a common purpose.
path-a sequence of direct connects.
2. Which of the following best describes the protocols used on the Internet?
A. The protocols of the Internet are designed by government agencies to ensure
they remain free to use
B. The protocols of the Internet are secret to maintain the privacy and security of
people using them
C. Each device connected to the Internet will use a protocol designed by the
company that manufactured it
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, D. The protocols of the Internet are open and used by all devices connected to the
network - Correct answer-D. The protocols of the Internet are open and used by all
devices connected to the network.
3. Jesse purchases a new smartphone and is immediately able to use it to send a
photo over the Internet to a friend who lives in a different country. Which of the
following is NOT necessary to make this possible?
A. Both devices are using the same shared and open protocols
B. A single direct connection is established between any two devices connected to
the Internet
C. The data of the image is routed through a sequence of directly connected
devices before arriving at its destination.
D. Both devices are directly connected to at least one part of the Internet - Correct
answer-B. A single direct connection is established between any two devices
connected to the Internet.
4. What is the minimum number of paths broken to prevent device A from
connecting with device E?
A.1
B.2
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Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
1. Match the following terms with their definitions - Correct answer-computing
device-a machine that can run a program.
computing system-a group of connected computers that can send or receive data.
computing network-a group of computers working together for a common purpose.
path-a sequence of direct connects.
2. Which of the following best describes the protocols used on the Internet?
A. The protocols of the Internet are designed by government agencies to ensure
they remain free to use
B. The protocols of the Internet are secret to maintain the privacy and security of
people using them
C. Each device connected to the Internet will use a protocol designed by the
company that manufactured it
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, D. The protocols of the Internet are open and used by all devices connected to the
network - Correct answer-D. The protocols of the Internet are open and used by all
devices connected to the network.
3. Jesse purchases a new smartphone and is immediately able to use it to send a
photo over the Internet to a friend who lives in a different country. Which of the
following is NOT necessary to make this possible?
A. Both devices are using the same shared and open protocols
B. A single direct connection is established between any two devices connected to
the Internet
C. The data of the image is routed through a sequence of directly connected
devices before arriving at its destination.
D. Both devices are directly connected to at least one part of the Internet - Correct
answer-B. A single direct connection is established between any two devices
connected to the Internet.
4. What is the minimum number of paths broken to prevent device A from
connecting with device E?
A.1
B.2
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