Deck 1: An Introduction to Networking

Question 1

A ____ facilitates communication and resource sharing between other computers on the network.

A) servlet
B) workstation
C) personal computer
D) server

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which network topology is the most common?

A) ring
B) star
C) hybrid
D) Ethernet

Answer 2

B

Question 3

A ____ network connects clients and servers from multiple buildings.

A) NAN
B) MAN
C) WAN
D) TAN

Answer 3

B

Question 4

____ networks are the most popular type of network for medium- and large-scale organizations.

A) Client/server
B) Peer-to-peer
C) Stand-alone
D) Stationary

Question 5

The phenomenon of offering multiple types of communications services on the same network is known as ____.

A) convergence
B) unified communications
C) divergence
D) multi-communications

Question 6

____ are the distinct units of data that are exchanged between nodes on a network.

A) Segments
B) Data packets
C) Topologies
D) Protocols

Question 7

____ services allow remote users to connect to the network.

A) File
B) Print
C) Management
D) Access

Question 8

Which type of service supports e-mail?

A) management
B) communications
C) access
D) file

Question 9

Clients on a client/server network share their resources directly with each other.

Question 10

A ____ is a specialized device that allows multiple networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

A) segment
B) host
C) node
D) connectivity device

Question 11

Hands-on experience to improve networking hardware and software skills is important when attempting to enter the networking field.

Question 12

Which network model ensures that no computer on the network has more authority than another?

A) client/server
B) stand alone
C) peer-to-peer
D) distributed

Question 13

Very large peer-to-peer networks have emerged to take advantage of the Internet.

Question 14

Which statement describes an advantage of networks?

A) Networks require decentralized management.
B) Isolating network devices decreases costs.
C) Isolating network devices allows implementation of the sneakernet file sharing method.
D) Networks enable multiple users to share resources.

Question 15

To prepare to enter the networking field,a student should master a number of general networking technologies.

Question 16

A ____ network is confined to a relatively small space.

A) NAN
B) MAN
C) WAN
D) LAN

Question 17

____ services refer to the capability of a server to share data files,applications,and disk storage space.

A) File
B) Print
C) Management
D) Access

Question 18

A common way of sharing resources on a peer-to-peer network is by modifying the ____ controls using the computer's operating system.

A) file-serving
B) file-sharing
C) resource-sharing
D) resource-monitoring

Question 19

Often,separate LANs are interconnected and rely on several ____ running many different applications and managing resources other than data.

A) workstations
B) servers
C) clients
D) stand-alone computers

Question 20

The simplest form of a network is a client/server network.

Question 21

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
A computer on the network that requests resources or services from another computer on a network.

Question 22

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
The part of a network to which segments and significant shared devices connect.

Question 23

____ provide a Web-based client for checking e-mail.

A) Web servers
B) Mail servers
C) File servers
D) Access servers

Question 24

Which certification requires candidates to pass lab exams?

A) Cisco CCIE
B) CompTIA A+
C) CompTIA Network+
D) Microsoft MCSE

Question 25

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every node on the network.

Question 26

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
The physical layout of a computer network.

Question 27

Dependability is a characteristic of ____.

A) soft skills
B) network communications
C) technical skills
D) network servers

Question 28

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
A personal computer which may or may not be connected to a network.

Question 29

To function as a server,a computer must be running a(n)______________________________.

Question 30

Hardware diagnosis and failure alert are handled by ____.

A) management services
B) communication services
C) access services
D) Internet services

Question 31

Security auditing is handled by ____.

A) management services
B) communication services
C) access services
D) Internet services

Question 32

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
The distinct units of data that are exchanged between nodes on a network.

Question 33

Which statement describes a certification drawback?

A) Certification value may be lessened due to the number of people obtaining them.
B) Certified professionals are expected to work harder than others to prove their value.
C) Certified professionals are asked many questions during routine hours requiring them to work overtime to complete everyday tasks.
D) Certification does not qualify a student for additional degrees.

Question 34

In a(n)____________________ network,every computer can communicate directly with every other computer.

Question 35

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
The means through which data is transmitted and received.

Question 36

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
A standard method or format for communication between networked devices.

Question 37

MATCHING
Match each item with a statement below:
a.NIC (network interface card)
f.transmission media
b.backbone
g.addressing
c.client
h.data packets
d.protocol
i.topology
e.workstation
The device inside a computer that connects a computer to the network media.

Question 38

A(n)____________________ is a computer that is not connected to other computers and that uses software applications and data stored on its local disks.

Question 39

_________________________ refers to the centralized management of multiple network-based communications.

Question 40

A network that connects two or more geographically distinct LANs or MANs is called a(n)_________________________.

Question 41

Define a network operating system (NOS)and describe the tasks it performs.

Question 42

Describe considerations to take into account when evaluating if a professional organization is appropriate for an individual.

Question 43

Describe the advantages client/server networks offer over peer-to-peer networks.

Question 44

Describe the disadvantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks.

Question 45

Besides an aptitude for logical and analytical thinking,describe additional skills desirable in the networking field.

Question 46

Describe four benefits of becoming certified.

Question 47

Describe what is meant by soft skills and explain why they are important in networking projects.

Question 48

Describe the network specialties currently in high demand.

Question 49

Describe license tracking in networks.

Question 50

Describe the advantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks.