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Chapter 1 Explore the Network
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Cisco CPNS101 Chapter 1
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Matching:
Real-time communication between two or more people
Social media
Podcast
Wiki
Instant messaging
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What term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network exceeds the capacity?
Congestion
Optimization
Convergence
Synchronization
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Which 2 statements describe intermediary devices?
Intermediary devices alter data content
Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network
Intermediary devices direct the path of data
Intermediary devices generate data content
4
Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology?
Device connects to a LAN using adapter and electrical outlet
A home LAN is installed without the use of physical cabling
New smart electrical cabling is used to extend an home LAN
Wireless APs use adapters to take data through the LAN
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What is a characteristic of a converged network?
It slows the impact of a fail by minimizing number of device
It requires a new network for each type of technology
It delivers data, voice, and video over the same network
It sees one path between the source + destination of message
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What is the last characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?
Lacks centralized administration
Better security
Better device performance when acting as a client and server
Scaleable
7
Which 2 connection options provide always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to an office
DSL
Satellite
Cellular
Cable
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Small office network, what 2 things would provide the min. security requirements for the net?
Implementing a firewall
Installing a wireless network
Installing antivirus software
Implementing an intrusion detection system
9
Policy that requires strong, complex passwords. What data protection goal does this policy aid?
Data quality
Data redundancy
Data confidentiality
Data integrity
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What are 2 functions of end devices on a network?
They direct data over alternate paths in the event of fault
They originate the data that flows through the network
They are the interface between humans and the comms network
They filter the flow of data to enhance security.
11
What 2 Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building?
Satellite
Cellular
Dailup
DSL
12
Beth needs to access confidential pricing from internal servers. What network would she access?
The Internet
An extranet
A local area network
An intranet
13
What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user?
Spyware that leads to spam emails
Replication of worms and viruses in your computer
Denial of service to you email server
Capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft
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What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?
Better security
Better device performance when acting as a client and server
Easy to create
Scaleable
15
What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media?
The cost of the end devices utilized in the network
The types of data that need to be prioritized
The environment where the selected medium is to be installed
The distance the medium can successfully carry a signal
16
Which device performs the function of determining the path that a message should take?
Web server
Router
Firewall
DSL modem
17
What network trend involves use of tools/devices for using business/campus net resources?
Video conferencing
BYOD
Powerline networking
Cloud computing
18
Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth?
State where the demand on the network exceeds capacity
Method of limiting the impact of a failure on the network
A measure of the data carrying capacity of the media
Set of techniques to manage the utilization of net resources
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What is another characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?
Better device performance when acting as a client and server
Scaleable
Less cost to implement
Better security
20
What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?
The Internet
An intranet
An extranet
A local area network
21
Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?
Investment in new infrastructure is needed to use the cloud
A business can connect to the Net without using an ISP
Applications can be accessed by individuals or businesses
Devices can connect to the Net through electrical wiring
22
Matching:
Web pages that groups of people can edit and view together
Social media
Podcast
Instant messaging
Wiki
23
Matching:
An audio-based medium that allows people to deliver their recordings to wide audience
Wiki
Instant messaging
Podcast
Social media
24
What network would a college have to re-do so that students can bring their devices to school?
Wired LAN
Wireless WAN
Wireless LAN
Intranet
25
What type of network traffic requires QoS?
Email
Online purchasing
Wiki
Video conferencing
26
What is the Internet?
It is a private network for LAN and WAN connections.
It provides connections through interconnected global Nets
It is a network based on Ethernet technology
It provides network access for mobile devices.
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Matching:
Websites where people create/share user-generated content with friends and family
Wiki
Social media
Podcast
Instant messaging
