Deck 19: Networks

Question 1

A communications protocol is a set of rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network device to another.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Social networking services, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, are designed for people to reconnect with old friends and coworkers, and make new social or professional contacts.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Forum rooms provide a synchronous environment in which a group of participants share text-based information.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Ethernet is a wireless network technology and does not require a cable to connect network devices.

Question 5

A built-in referral system in the social network helps participants contact other participants with similar interests.

Question 6

When communication is synchronous , messages are held until the recipient is ready to view them.

Question 7

Software for accessing files stored in the cloud storage can only be built into software applications and browsers.

Question 8

Packets traveling on a single line always go to a single destination.

Question 9

Internet connections are classified as always-on connections if they remain active even when you are not online.

Question 10

In a network configured with a router, all network data travels to the router before continuing to its destination.

Question 11

A Wi-Fi hotspot is basically a wireless local area network that provides access to guests using laptop computers or mobile devices.

Question 12

All networks are secured.

Question 13

Homegroups are designed for computers with either the Windows operating system or Apple's OS X operating system.

Question 14

Cyberfraud is the repeated use of Internet-based communications technologies to deliberately harm other people through intimidation, humiliation, or embarrassment.

Question 15

A computer can have a permanently assigned dynamic IP address.

Question 16

NSP equipment and links are tied together by network service points.

Question 17

If your password is strong enough, do not change it.

Question 18

Text messaging is an asynchronous service; messages are delivered to a mobile device, where they are stored, and the recipient should delete them after they are viewed.

Question 19

A domain name ends with an extension that indicates its bottom-level domain.

Question 20

You always can assign a unique IP address to your computer.

Question 21

Referring to the accompanying figure, the connection point between the printer and the network is referred to as a _____.

A) link
B) point
C) device
D) node

Question 22

The Internet is a global network that connects millions of smaller networks, computers, and other devices that exchange data using a standard communications protocol called _____.

A) IP/TCP
B) TPC/IP
C) TCP/IP
D) TCP

Question 23

The first time you want to connect to a secured network, you are required to enter the correct _____.

A) decryption key
B) user name and password
C) password
D) encryption key

Question 24

Your computer acts as a _____ that receives data or services.

A) network server
B) client
C) destination computer
D) data processing unit

Question 25

Early communications networks, such as the telephone system, used a technology called _____ switching, which essentially established a dedicated, private link between two telephones for the duration of a call.

A) circuit
B) packet
C) connection
D) line

Question 26

Which of the following Internet Protocol addresses are divided into eight segments?

A) IPv6
B) IPv8
C) IPv4
D) IPv10

Question 27

NSP stands for _____.

A) Network System Provider
B) Network Support Provider
C) Network Service Protocol
D) Network Service Provider

Question 28

Packets can originate from _____ sources.

A) only one
B) not more than two
C) several
D) not more than five

Question 29

Discoverable network devices are listed under the _____ heading of File Explorer.

A) Homegroup
B) Network
C) Computer
D) Shared

Question 30

A router's wired _____ port can connect to a modem for Internet access.

A) uplink
B) outlink
C) inlink
D) onlink

Question 31

The most popular type of wireless network is called _____.

A) Bluetooth
B) Ethernet
C) VPN
D) Wi-Fi

Question 32

A _____ network typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area.

A) local area
B) wide area
C) virtual
D) private

Question 33

Homegroups are designed for computers with the _____ operating system.

A) Windows
B) OS X
C) iOS
D) Android

Question 34

Which of the following is the domain name of the following Web address: www.msu.edu/infotech?

A) www.msu.edu
B) msu.edu
C) edu
D) msu.edu/infotech

Question 35

Referring to the accompanying figure, the _____ is serving the purpose of linking two or more nodes of the network.

A) file server
B) printer
C) router
D) modem

Question 36

All of the following are secure network icons, except _____.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 37

SSID stands for _____.

A) service set identifier
B) service system identifier
C) system set identifier
D) single service identifier

Question 38

To see a list of available networks when using Windows 7 or 8, click the _____ network icon, located in the notification area of the desktop.

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 39

Which of the following links devices within an organization?

A) Internet
B) intranet
C) extranet
D) virtual network

Question 40

A virtual private network (VPN) is a type of _____ that allows remote users to connect to a private network using a public communications system such as the Internet.

A) local area network
B) intranet
C) extranet
D) wide area network

Question 41

Which of the following is the newest instant messaging platform?

A) AOL's AIM
B) Google Talk
C) Windows Messenger
D) ICQ

Question 42

A series of entries posted online similar to the entries in a diary is called a(n) _____.

A) blog
B) podcast
C) chat room
D) Facebook

Question 43

Which of the following is Microsoft's cloud storage service?

A) SkyDrive
B) iCloud
C) Dropbox
D) Just Cloud

Question 44

_____ provides a way to transfer files from one computer to another over a network.

A) TCP
B) FTP
C) IPv6
D) IP

Question 45

Which of the following is a video conferencing application?

A) Pinterest
B) Google Talk
C) Windows Messenger
D) GoToMeeting

Question 46

Fast Internet connections, called broadband, blaze away at _____ or more.

A) 200 Mbps
B) 100 Mbps
C) 100Kbps
D) 50 Mbps

Question 47

Which of the following top-level domains is designed for unrestricted use?

A) gov
B) edu
C) int
D) net

Question 48

Which of the following top-level domains is restricted to organizations established by international treaties?

A) gov
B) info
C) int
D) biz

Question 49

Which of the following is the most common Internet connection?

A) symmetrical
B) always-on
C) asymmetrical
D) downstream

Question 50

Which of the following is a broadband Internet access technology that works over standard phone lines?

A) cable Internet service
B) dial-up Internet service
C) satellite Internet service
D) DSL

Question 51

Which of the following types of communications tools is used for social networking (Facebook)?

A) Public Asynchronous
B) Private Asynchronous
C) Public Synchronous
D) Private Synchronous

Question 52

Which of the following types of communications tools is used for chat rooms?

A) Public Asynchronous
B) Private Asynchronous
C) Public Synchronous
D) Private Synchronous

Question 53

All of the Internet's domain names and corresponding IP addresses are stored on a system of computers called the _____.

A) Domain Name System
B) Domain Name Server
C) Domain Name Service
D) Domain Name Database

Question 54

Which of the following types of communications tools is used for forums and discussion groups?

A) Public Asynchronous
B) Private Asynchronous
C) Public Synchronous
D) Private Synchronous

Question 55

Which of the following is LEAST likely related to a slow Internet connection?

A) the number of users logged in to your Internet service
B) the amount of traffic that is circulating on the Internet
C) environmental factors that affect the speed of wireless connections
D) the speed of your computer's processor

Question 56

Window's network troubleshooter provides a set of utilities to identify and fix all of the following problems, EXCEPT _____.

A) Internet connections
B) Windows registry
C) shared folders
D) network circuitry

Question 57

Mobile broadband service is offered by the following wireless cellular phone service providers, EXCEPT _____.

A) Comcast
B) Verizon
C) AT&T
D) Sprint

Question 58

The tool shown in the accompanying figure allows you _____.

A) to check the speed of your computer
B) to check the speed of your Internet connection
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question 59

Which of the following types of communications tools is used for voice over IP (Skype)?

A) Public Asynchronous
B) Private Asynchronous
C) Public Synchronous
D) Private Synchronous

Question 60

If your network fails and you cannot get an e-mail or browse the Internet, you should check that _____.

A) airplane mode is enabled
B) the router is functioning correctly
C) the wireless signal is strong enough
D) All of the above

Question 61

Each connection point on a network is referred to as a network ____________________.

Question 62

Network data is often stored on a network ____________________, such as one that handles e-mail or movie downloads.

Question 63

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 19-1 Leon made a presentation about netiquette. His presentation was followed by a very useful discussion. Answer the following questions that the audience asked him. Which of the following is among the most important rules of netiquette?

A) Distinguish between business and personal
B) Proofread messages before you send them
C) Respond promptly
D) All of the above

Question 64

____________________ is online jargon for "Internet etiquette."

Question 65

The ____________________ is maintained by network service providers (NSPs).

Question 66

A Wi-Fi ____________________ is basically a wireless local area network that provides access to guests using laptop computers or mobile devices.

Question 67

A(n) ____________________ name is a key component of e-mail addresses and Web site addresses.

Question 68

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 19-1 Leon made a presentation about netiquette. His presentation was followed by a very useful discussion. Answer the following questions that the audience asked him. Which of the following is not appropriate etiquete for e-mail communications?

A) Promptly respond to messages
B) Type important messages in all uppercase
C) Be careful with wording
D) Do not spread false information

Question 69

Please briefly describe the following three ways of connecting to the Internet: Cable Internet service, digital subscriber line, and dial-up Internet service.

Question 70

When a communications tool is ____________________, interchanges happen in real time and all parties must be online at the same time.

Question 71

The capacity of an Internet connection is sometimes referred to as ____________________ and can be measured in bits per second.

Question 72

A(n) ____________________ area network is one that covers a large geographical area and typically consists of several smaller networks.

Question 73

The chapter listed nine of the most commonly used top-level domains. Please name five of the nine and include a description of who can use each domain.

Question 74

When your computer is connected to a local area network, you have access to files designated as "____________________" on other network computers.

Question 75

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 19-1 Leon made a presentation about netiquette. His presentation was followed by a very useful discussion. Answer the following questions that the audience asked him. Which of the following should be avoided when communicating with businesses?

A) Use of smileys
B) Use of uppercase and lowercase letters
C) Use of more formal language
D) Tailoring your message