Question 1

Each network adapter has a unique physical address called a(n) ________ that identifies it.
A) IP address
B) proxy
C) MAC address
D) dotted quad

Accepted Answer

The unique physical address that identifies a network adapter is called a MAC (Media Access Control) address.

Question 2

A(n) ________ address is the unique physical address of a network adapter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ address is the unique physical...

Question 3

Which type of server is designed to keep track of who is logging on to the network and which network services are available?
A) Database
B) Cloud
C) Authentication
D) Network

Accepted Answer

Authentication servers are designed to manage the process of recognizing user credentials and determining the services and resources a user has access to on a network.

Question 4

The shielded cable with a solid copper core that is more resistant to interference than twisted-pair is known as ________ cable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The shielded cable with a solid copper...

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: MAC address
wireless access point
fiber-optic cable
network adapter
transmission media

Accepted Answer

The Answer of unique physical address of a network adapter is...

Question 6

________ is the most cost-effective wired transmission media.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the most cost-effective wired transmission...

Question 7

A company would use a(n) ________ server to provide Internet-based information.
A) web
B) file
C) database
D) application

Accepted Answer

A web server is specifically designed to host websites and serve web pages to users over the Internet, making it the correct choice for a company looking to provide Internet-based information.

Question 8

A wireless ________ provides wireless connectivity on an existing ethernet network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A wireless ________ provides wireless connectivity on...

Question 9

All of the following are considered dedicated servers EXCEPT ________.
A) internal servers
B) authentication servers
C) application servers
D) web servers

Accepted Answer

Dedicated servers are specialized servers designed for a specific task or service, such as authentication, application handling, or web hosting. Internal servers, however, are not necessarily dedicated to a single task or service; they can perform multiple roles within an organization, including file storage, application hosting, and more. Thus, they are not exclusively considered dedicated servers.

Question 10

Servers such as print and database are examples of ________ servers that fulfill a specific network function.
A) dedicated
B) internal
C) external
D) devoted

Accepted Answer

Dedicated servers are specialized servers set up to perform a specific function, such as managing print jobs or databases, within a network.

Question 11

Instead of maintaining a local server, a company may decide to use a(n) ________ server that is maintained by a hosting company and is connected to the network via the Internet.
A) cloud
B) database
C) print
D) application

Accepted Answer

A cloud server is maintained by a hosting company and accessed over the Internet, allowing companies to avoid the costs and complexities of maintaining local servers.

Question 12

________ cable transmits data via pulses of light.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ cable transmits data via pulses of...

Question 13

Fiber-optic cable transmits signals using ________.
A) light waves
B) electrical waves
C) magnetic waves
D) sound waves

Accepted Answer

Fiber-optic cables use light waves to transmit data. This allows for high-speed data transmission over long distances with minimal loss of signal quality.

Question 14

Installing a(n) ________ on an existing ethernet network will provide wireless connectivity.
A) switch
B) access point
C) router
D) modem

Accepted Answer

A wireless access point (WAP) connects to a wired network and allows wireless devices to join that network, providing the necessary wireless connectivity.

Question 15

All modern computing devices have a(n) ________ preinstalled that enables them to connect to a wired or wireless network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All modern computing devices have a(n) ________...

Question 16

A school network might use a(n) ________ server to distribute software such as Microsoft Office.
A) communication
B) print
C) application
D) proxy

Accepted Answer

The answer of A school network might use a(n) ________...

Question 17

Which of the following are NOT a typical wired network transmission medium?
A) Wi-Fi
B) Coaxial
C) twisted-pair
D) fiber-optic

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following are NOT a...

Question 18

Coaxial cable has all the following components, EXCEPT ________.
A) 4 pairs of copper wires
B) solid copper core
C) braided metal shielding
D) non-conductive insulating material

Accepted Answer

The answer of Coaxial cable has all the following components,...

Question 19

Every device you would like to connect to a network, whether wired or wireless must have a(n) ________ installed in it.
A) network adapter
B) router
C) modem
D) switch

Accepted Answer

The answer of Every device you would like to connect...

Question 20

A very cost effective wired media for an environment with little to no interference is ________.
A) fiber-optic cable
B) coaxial cable
C) twisted-pair cable
D) T1

Accepted Answer

The answer of A very cost effective wired media for...

Quiz 12: Behind the Scenes: Networking and Security in the Business World

Each network adapter has a unique physical address called a(n) ________ that identifies it.

A(n) ________ address is the unique physical address of a network adapter.

Which type of server is designed to keep track of who is logging on to the network and which network services are available?

The shielded cable with a solid copper core that is more resistant to interference than twisted-pair is known as ________ cable.

Match the following dedicated servers to their functions:

________ is the most cost-effective wired transmission media.

A company would use a(n) ________ server to provide Internet-based information.

A wireless ________ provides wireless connectivity on an existing ethernet network.

All of the following are considered dedicated servers EXCEPT ________.

Servers such as print and database are examples of ________ servers that fulfill a specific network function.

Instead of maintaining a local server, a company may decide to use a(n) ________ server that is maintained by a hosting company and is connected to the network via the Internet.

________ cable transmits data via pulses of light.

Fiber-optic cable transmits signals using ________.

Installing a(n) ________ on an existing ethernet network will provide wireless connectivity.

All modern computing devices have a(n) ________ preinstalled that enables them to connect to a wired or wireless network.

A school network might use a(n) ________ server to distribute software such as Microsoft Office.

Which of the following are NOT a typical wired network transmission medium?

Coaxial cable has all the following components, EXCEPT ________.

Every device you would like to connect to a network, whether wired or wireless must have a(n) ________ installed in it.

A very cost effective wired media for an environment with little to no interference is ________.