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Network Fundamentals - Chapter 1 Review
Network Fundamentals - Chapter 1 Review
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What are two things that help decide which network media should be used?
Environment
Number of devices
Distance between networks/devices
Type of data
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Which two Internet connections do not require physical cabling?
DSL
Dedicated leased line
Cellular
Satellite
3
What is the Internet?
It is a network based on Ethernet technology
It is a private network for businesses with LAN & WAN connections
It provides access for mobile devices
It provides connections through interconnected global networks
4
What type of network traffic requires QoS?
On-line shopping
Email
Video conferencing
Facebook
5
A set of web pages that groups of people can view and edit.
Podcast
Blog
Wiki
Social media
6
Which security violation would cause the most damage to a home user?
DoS attack on your email server
Spyware that sends lots of junk mail
Theft of personal data that leads to identity theft
Replication of worms & viruses in your computer
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Which device determines the path for data to take through internetworks?
Server
Firewall
Modem
Router
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What is a characteristic of a converged network?
Requires seperate networks for each technology
Delivers voice, data, and video over the same network
It reduces impact by reducing number of devices
It provides noly one path between the source and destination
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What are two characteristics of a peer-to-peer network?
Easy to create
Lacks centralized administration
Better security
Higher performance
10
Which type of network does a home user access to perform online shopping?
Internet
LAN
Extranet
Intranet
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What statement describes powerline networking?
It is faster because there is "more power"
A home LAN without the use of any wiring
Uses "smart" electrical wiring
Devices connect through use of a an adapter and electrical outlet
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The assurance that information has not been altered during transmission.
Insurance
Availability
Integrity
Confidentiality
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List two functions of end devices on a network.
They provide a user interface
They originate data that flows through the network
They direct the path to take through a network
They filter data to enhance security
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What term describes the state of the network when demand for resources exceeds the capacity?
Congestion
Convergence
Out of luck
Optimization
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Real-time communication between two or more people.
Social media
Wiki
Instant messaging
Tin-cans and string
16
Which area of the network should be modified to allow users to bring their own devices? (BYOD)
Extranet
Wired network
Intranet
Wireless LAN
17
What type of network would an employee use to access confidential information?
Extranet
Intranet
LAN
Internet
18
What are the minimum security requirements when setting up a small network? (2 correct)
Installing a firewall
Installing antivirus software
Hiring a bodyguard
Installing a wireless network
19
Which statement best describes cloud computing?
Businesses can connect to the Internet without an ISP
Applications & data can be accessed via the Internet by anyone, anywhere
Devices connect to the Internet through electrical wiring
Users can only connect to the Internet when it is raining
20
Which network trend allows personal devices to be used to access a business or campus network?
Video conferencing
BYOD
Cloud computing
Powerline networking
21
Which goal supports the policy of requiring strong passwords?
Data quality
Data confidentiality
Data redundancy
Data integrity
22
What two types of home internet connection provides high bandwidth and is always on?
Cable
DSL
Cellular
Dial-up
23
Which statement best describes the term bandwidth?
A set of techniques to manage network resources
The measure of data carrying capacity of the media
The size of a stage to hold a rock band
The state where demand for resources exceeds capacity
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What is a good definition of an intermediary device?
They encrypt the data
They scan for viruses
They alter data
They connect hosts (end-points) to the network