Deck 25: Networks Fundamentals

Question 1

Which of the following is true about the benefits of networking?

A) People share information through special group projects, databases, blogs, social media, and more.
B) One hardware device connected to a network can serve the needs of many users.
C) Software sharing saves money.
D) All of the above are true.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

WiMAX is an alternative to cable and DSL.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Digital, mobile, and standard telephones are supported through the PSTN network. ____________________

Answer 3

True

Question 4

The term client/server network describes a network design model. ____________________

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an example of malicious code?

A) Trojan horses
B) worms
C) hackers
D) spyware

Question 6

Networks can be categorized by type such as LANs or WANs.

Question 7

A router joins all the devices of a network together.

Question 8

To communicate on a WLAN, the computer and other devices that access the network must contain a modem.

Question 9

A public socketed network (PSN) is a common carrier network that provides connections among public users.

Question 10

The Internet is a private network that can only be accessed by users with a passcode.

Question 11

PSTN stands for public switched ____ network.

A) telephone
B) telecommunications
C) technology
D) triangular

Question 12

The Domain Name Server translates the Web address to a packet so it can be switched over the network.

Question 13

A(n) modem converts analog signals to digital and vice versa. ____________________

Question 14

A(n) _____ network limits its accessibility to only authorized users.

A) ISP
B) PSN
C) private
D) public

Question 15

VPN is a technology that allows you to make telephone calls over a computer network like the Internet. ____________________

Question 16

A computer network requires both software and hardware components.

Question 17

WAN stands for wireless access network. ____________________

Question 18

A server can support file sharing.

Question 19

A common communications protocol is TCP/IP.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about network risks?

A) Server malfunctions or failures mean users temporarily lose access to printers and shared files.
B) Once set up, a network requires very little ongoing maintenance and management.
C) Hackers can steal information.
D) Some people threaten networks and data by creating viruses and other types of malicious software.

Question 21

A(n) ____________________ is a group of two or more computers linked together.

Question 22

Ali is researching communication hardware for her Intro to Networking class so that she can write a report for her instructor. Ali learns that ____ is high-speed Internet access.

A) dial-up
B) USB
C) broadband
D) firewall

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a classification type for a network?

A) client/server
B) peer-to-peer
C) intranet
D) gateway

Question 24

Most of today's networks use the ____________________ technology to share data and resources.

Question 25

A(n) ____________________ directs the flow of data from a local area network to another network connection.

Question 26

Simon is in charge of network security at a medium-sized company. His boss has asked him to give an overview of the company's network security to the board of directors. Simon tells the board that all of the employee computers have a unique ____.

A) packet
B) IP address
C) operating system
D) gateway

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT true about network risks?

A) As data flows through a number of networks, computers are vulnerable to unauthorized access.
B) Malware can cause equipment malfunctions and system failures.
C) Networks can grant an individual more autonomy by controlling which software programs are available.
D) Natural disasters can cause server malfunctions.

Question 28

A(n) ____ is hardware (a computer) that can be used to share mail, databases, and more.

A) client
B) server
C) operating system
D) router

Question 29

Cable media comes in all of the following types EXCEPT: _____.

A) coaxial
B) Bluetooth
C) twisted pair
D) fiber optic

Question 30

Ali is researching communication hardware for her Intro to Networking class so that she can write a report for her instructor. Ali reports that there are many benefits to using a network, such as _____.

A) the ability to store files on a USB device
B) locating malicious code
C) increased autonomy and privacy
D) enhanced communications

Question 31

The ____________________ is a worldwide system composed of thousands of smaller networks.

Question 32

____ operating systems provide network control and include special functions for connecting computers and other devices.

A) Client
B) LAN
C) Server
D) WAN

Question 33

Most troubleshooting tools for your network connection can be found on the _____ in Windows.

A) taskbar
B) desktop
C) title bar
D) Control Panel

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of server operating system?

A) Microsoft Windows
B) Mac OS X
C) Adobe Dreamweaver
D) Linux

Question 35

In a(n) ____________________ network, all the connected computers are equal.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT true about connecting to the Internet?

A) A cable modem uses the same type of cable as used for cable TV.
B) The bandwidth is much greater with a cable modem than with a dial-up modem.
C) Broadband over Powerline (BPL) is one way to access the Internet.
D) A DSL modem can transmit data, but not voice.

Question 37

A(n) _____ is a description of the rules computers must follow to facilitate device identification and data transfer.

A) switch
B) extranet
C) POTS
D) protocol

Question 38

Most WANs consist of two or more LANs and are connected by ____.

A) routers
B) modems
C) cables
D) nodes

Question 39

Which of the following wireless technologies delivers the most speed?

A) Bluetooth
B) DSL
C) WiMAX
D) P2P

Question 40

Simon is in charge of network security at a medium-sized company. His boss has asked him to give an overview of the company's network security to the board of directors. Simon tells the board that he set up a(n) _____ for employees so they can access work files from home.

A) proxy server
B) firewall
C) Virtual Private Network
D) Integrated Services Digital Network

Question 42

Explain how each of the following network types works: local area network, wireless local area network, and wide area network. Provide an example of each one in use.