Deck 7: Networking: Connecting Computing Devices

Question 1

Which of the following is not a common network architecture type?

A) Local area network (LAN)
B) Home area network (HAN)
C) Intraoffice area network (IAN)
D) Personal area network (PAN)

Answer 1

C

Question 2

A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of ________ administration.

A) local
B) wide area
C) central
D) corporate

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

A) Twisted-pair cable
B) Coaxial cable
C) Wireless
D) Fiber-optic cable

Answer 3

D

Question 4

For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs a ________.

A) DSL modem
B) network adapter
C) hub
D) router

Question 5

Which of the following is not a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired Ethernet network?

A) Cat 5E
B) Cat 6
C) Cat 6A
D) Cat 7B

Question 6

Wireless network devices use ________ to communicate with each other.

A) fiber optics
B) microwaves
C) radio waves
D) DSL

Question 7

A client/server network is an example of ________ administration.

A) local
B) wide area
C) central
D) remote

Question 8

If you are going to attach more than 15 devices to your wireless network, you should make sure your router supports which standard?

A) 802.11bc
B) 802.11n
C) 802.11ac
D) 802.3ac

Question 9

A ________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console.

A) packet
B) node
C) NOS
D) NIC

Question 10

What transmission media is used for normal telephone service?

A) Fiber-optic cable
B) Twisted-pair cable
C) Coaxial cable
D) Ethernet cable

Question 11

Which of the following is not a standard for wireless Ethernet networks?

A) 802.11n
B) 802.11g
C) 802.11zx
D) 802.11ac

Question 12

Which of the following is not a type of cable used in wired networks?

A) Unshielded twisted-pair
B) Coaxial
C) Fiber-optic
D) Unshielded coaxial

Question 13

You can find out which network adapters are installed in your system by using the Windows ________ Manager utility.

A) Network
B) Device
C) Setup
D) Hardware

Question 14

A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other.

A) network
B) switch
C) broadband
D) node

Question 15

Some of the responsibilities of ________ are installing new hardware and software on the network and monitoring performance.

A) security engineers
B) IT managers
C) computer technicians
D) network administrators

Question 16

________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate.

A) Benchmark
B) Broadband
C) LAN speed
D) Throughput

Question 17

The network architecture that spans the largest physical distance is called a ________.

A) HAN
B) LAN
C) PAN
D) WAN

Question 18

When setting up a home network, make sure each node ________.

A) has a MAN installed in it
B) meets the latest VPN throughput requirements
C) has a network adapter
D) has the same IP address as all other nodes

Question 19

On a network, a(n) ________ helps prevent data packets from colliding with each other.

A) access point
B) router
C) adapter
D) switch

Question 20

A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city, is a ________.

A) MAN
B) PAN
C) LAN
D) HAN

Question 21

Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs specialized software called a(n) ________.

A) multipersonnel operating system (MPOS)
B) network operating system (NOS)
C) central operating system (COS)
D) central server operating system (CCOS)

Question 22

The current standard for wired Ethernet networks is IEEE 802.3, also known as ________ Ethernet.

A) megabit
B) gigabit
C) megabyte
D) gigabyte

Question 23

Sharing files is a benefit of using a network.

Question 24

If you want to access your home network from your distant garage, a ________ might help boost the signal.

A) wireless access point
B) switch
C) router
D) wireless range extender

Question 25

Which of the following is not a broadband Internet connection option?

A) Cable
B) Dial-up
C) DSL
D) Fiber-optic

Question 26

Using a wireless network without the network owner's permission is known as ________.

A) hijacking
B) spamming
C) piggybacking
D) phishing

Question 27

Why are the wires twisted around each other in twisted pair cable?

A) To reduce electrical interference
B) To increase bandwidth
C) To save space
D) To make the cable stronger

Question 28

P2P networks are most commonly used in home networks.

Question 29

All of the following are extra precautions you can take to secure a wireless network except ________.

A) change your network name (SSID)
B) enable SSID broadcast
C) turn on security protocols
D) create a passphrase

Question 30

Data are sent through a network in bundles called ________.

A) packages
B) pouches
C) packets
D) nodes

Question 31

Which of the following is not a home operating system that supports P2P networking?

A) Windows
B) macOS
C) Unix
D) Linux

Question 32

When configuring a home network, make sure all computers and peripherals are turned on before turning on the modem/router.

Question 33

A(n) ________ device facilitates file sharing and data backup.

A) NAS
B) WAN
C) UTP
D) NOS

Question 34

Which generation of wireless data is being rolled out as the latest mobile data service and also as a home Internet service?

A) 3rd
B) 4th
C) 5th
D) 6th

Question 35

The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address.

A) MAC
B) IP
C) SSID
D) network

Question 36

A printer connected to a wireless network is a node on that network.

Question 37

To transfer data packets between two networks, a ________ is used.

A) router
B) hub
C) firewall
D) switch

Question 38

Routers and switches are example of network ________ devices.

A) navigation
B) storage
C) access
D) provider

Question 39

Which hardware device connects your network to the Internet?

A) Modem
B) Hub
C) Firewall
D) Switch

Question 40

Which of the following is not true about 5G wireless technology?

A) It will use more energy than current standards.
B) It will transmit data up to 1Gbps.
C) It should allow online games to be played in real time.
D) It will allow the connection of more devices to the network than 4G.

Question 41

Cable internet connectors use the same cable as cable TV to deliver data.

Question 42

Network attached storage devices can be set up to automatically backup data on a computer and save it on the network attached storage device.

Question 43

A home network server does not require any special software.

Question 44

Most computers today come with network adapters already installed.

Question 45

Cable TV is a two-way service with signals coming to and from your TV to the cable provider.

Question 46

Mobile hotspots let you tether only one device to the Internet at one time.

Question 47

A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node.

Question 48

Wireless network connections are usually slower than wired broadband connections.

Question 49

The Internet is a technically a WAN.

Question 50

The 5G wireless technology will be more energy efficient than the current 4G.

Question 51

A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network.

Question 52

An access point connects to the main router wirelessly.

Question 53

WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA.

Question 54

Smart homes have become popular because of the power and availability of wireless networks and Bluetooth.

Question 55

Current wired Ethernet networks in the United States are based on the IEEE 802.11ac standard.

Question 56

If you want to connect to the Internet with your phone, you will need a wireless ISP.

Question 57

Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack by hackers than wired networks.

Question 58

The downside of using a wireless range extender over an access point is that it shares the wireless connection and can potentially slow the entire network.

Question 59

Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security.

Question 60

Most data plans charge you a set amount per month for a maximum allowed amount of data transfer.

Question 61

________ are devices that transfer packets of data between two networks.

Question 62

A(n) ________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with the others.

Question 63

The server on a client/server network has specialized ________ software installed.

Question 64

________ Internet is often referred to as "high-speed Internet."

Question 65

Many cities in the United States now provide a(n) ________ type of network to allow Internet access to residents and tourists.

Question 66

Public places where you can wirelessly connect to the Internet are known as ________.

Question 67

________ cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are wrapped around each other with no external casing.

Question 68

A(n) ________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium.

Question 69

________ has faster cellular data transfer rates than 3G.

Question 70

The term network ________ is the same as the network design.

Question 71

A(n)________ acts like a traffic signal on a network by helping prevent data collisions.

Question 72

A(n) ________ is a device that receives data packets and sends them to their intended nodes on the same network.

Question 73

________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used to connect cable TV.

Question 74

Coaxial cable is what is used for home telephone service.

Question 75

A computer lab is an example of a(n) ________ type of network.

Question 76

Most wired home networks use Cat 7 cable.

Question 77

DSL broadband service uses ________ cable.

Question 78

In terms of networking, NOS stands for ________.

Question 79

A network used to communicate among devices close to one person is called a(n) ________.

Question 80

The capability of current devices to use earlier standards, in addition to the current standard, is known as ________.