Deck 6: Networks and Connecting to the Internet

Question 1

In the early years of the computer revolution, most computers functioned as stand-alone units.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A network provides authorized users access to networked peripheral devices.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A network cannot function without a server.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Most computers are assigned a temporary IP address called a(n) static IP address.

Question 5

A(n) logical address is built into the circuitry of network devices at the time they are manufactured.

Question 6

A(n) workgroup is a group of computers that communicate with each other to share resources on a network.

Question 7

In a network like the one in the accompanying figure, the network must have at least one client and one or more servers.

Question 8

Just because your computer is connected to the Internet does not mean that it is connected to a network.

Question 9

FireWire ports are an alternative to an Ethernet connection.

Question 10

Using a(n) router instead of a hub can increase a network's performance and security.

Question 11

The ICANN oversees the allocation of IP addresses.

Question 12

The range of Wi-Fi network coverage is called a Wi-Fi hotspot .

Question 13

MAC addresses are used for some low-level network functions and can also be employed to establish network security.

Question 14

A(n) server is a computer that provides services and distributes resources to computers on a network.

Question 15

With regard to Internet connection speed, maximum speed is always the same as actual speed

Question 16

Using groupware and other specialized network application software, people on a network can work together on a single document.

Question 17

Bluetooth devices have to exchange passkeys, or PINs, to form a trusted pair.

Question 18

File transfers on a wireless network are significantly faster than on wired networks.

Question 19

Bluetooth can be used to link devices in a(n) MAN .

Question 20

Most routers are shipped with a predefined SSID set by the manufacturer.

Question 21

A network for a nationwide bank or large retailer is classified as a(n) ____.

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

Question 22

In 1976, Bob Metcalfe had an idea called ____.

A) Ethernet
B) Internet
C) ARPANET
D) Intranet

Question 23

In a(n) ____ network, like the one shown in the accompanying figure, network computers share the responsibility for processing, storage, printing, and communication tasks.

A) client/server
B) PAN
C) P2P
D) All of the above.

Question 24

A communications ____ is used for transporting data over a network.

A) gateway
B) signal
C) network hub
D) channel

Question 25

A(n) ____ is a public high-speed network capable of voice and data transmission within a range of 50 miles.

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

Question 26

To connect to a network a device requires network circuitry, sometimes referred to as a network ____ card.

A) Internet
B) interchange
C) interface
D) infrared

Question 27

The accompanying figure shows an example of a(n) ____ adapter.

A) Ethernet
B) broadband
C) Bluetooth
D) Piconet

Question 28

Small home networks, campus networks, and business networks likely use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

A) radio frequency
B) microwave signals
C) infrared
D) Bluetooth

Question 29

A(n) ____ is a data communications network that connects PCs within a limited area.

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

Question 30

A(n) ____ is a device that links two or more nodes of a wired network.

A) modem
B) hub
C) bridge
D) adapter

Question 31

A(n) ____ helps you log into the right network and provides a level of security.

A) NIC
B) NSP
C) SSID
D) TCP

Question 32

____ is a technology that uses an Internet connection to place telephone calls.

A) Ethernet
B) VoIP
C) Cable modem
D) DSL

Question 33

A(n) ____ address is a physical address assigned to a network interface card when it is manufactured.

A) IP
B) DHCIP
C) MAC
D) TCP/IP

Question 34

A(n) ____ converts the digital signals from a computer into signals that can travel over a network.

A) modem
B) hub
C) bridge
D) switch

Question 35

Networks like the kind in the accompanying figure are classified by ____.

A) geographical structure
B) physical topology
C) organizational structure
D) bandwidth

Question 36

A(n) ____ refers to the wireless interconnection of digital devices within a range of about 30 feet.

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

Question 37

Large corporate networks and the Internet backbone use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

A) radio frequency
B) microwave signals
C) infrared
D) Bluetooth

Question 38

A network ____ is a device that sends data only to the network devices specified as the destination.

A) modem
B) hub
C) bridge
D) switch

Question 39

In a network like the one shown in the accompanying figure, a network client is sometimes called a(n) ____.

A) file server
B) workstation
C) peripheral
D) device

Question 40

____ is a wireless network technology that makes its own connections between electronic devices.

A) Radio frequency
B) Microwave signals
C) Infrared
D) Bluetooth

Question 41

Of the following, which is the fastest type of Internet connection?

A) dial-up
B) voiceband
C) DSL
D) cable

Question 42

Drive ____ assigns a drive letter to a storage device located on a network computer.

A) mapping
B) naming
C) routing
D) tracing

Question 43

____ Internet access offers a continuous Internet connection as you are walking or riding a bus, car, train, or plane.

A) Mobile
B) Portable
C) Always-on
D) Satellite

Question 44

The Internet ____ consists of high-speed fiber-optic cables that connect high-capacity routers that direct and provide routes for network traffic.

A) highway
B) backbone
C) hub
D) bandwidth

Question 45

____ is a protocol designed to automatically distribute IP addresses.

A) Wi-Fi
B) WAP
C) DHCP
D) WiMAX

Question 46

Gary is preparing a lecture for his students on Internet technology. Gary wants to make sure that his students know precisely which technologies are included in the category of broadband. Which of the following types of Internet connections will he not include in that category?

A) cable TV
B) dial-up
C) fiber-optic
D) DSL

Question 47

A(n) ____ connection is a high-speed, digital, always-on Internet access technology that uses phone lines to transport data.

A) dial-up
B) DSL
C) ISP
D) ISDN

Question 48

The accompanying figure shows the ____ method of connecting a printer to a network.

A) one-computer
B) direct-to-router
C) print-server
D) direct-to-printer

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT true about the speed of data transfer over the Internet?

A) Upstream speed is usually faster than downstream speed.
B) The connection speeds offered by ISPs differ depending on the type of service you subscribe to.
C) Links are susceptible to interference.
D) DSL is a broadband system.

Question 50

Portia is researching wireless Internet connections for her computer. Portia learns that ____ is a fixed wireless standard that uses antennas mounted on towers.

A) satellite service
B) portable Internet access
C) WiMAX
D) Wi-Fi

Question 51

Gary is preparing a lecture for his students on Internet technology. Gary tells his students that backbone routers are maintained by ____.

A) WAPs
B) TCP/IPs
C) NAPs
D) NSPs

Question 52

Cable TV and DSL are referred to as ____ systems.

A) broadband
B) narrowband
C) traceroute
D) bandwidth

Question 53

Gary is preparing a lecture for his students on Internet technology. Gary tells his students that the ____ protocol transfers email messages from client computers to an email server.

A) SMTP
B) HTTP
C) POP
D) FTP

Question 54

____ determines how fast data travels over a network.

A) Broadband
B) Downstream speed
C) Protocols
D) Bandwidth

Question 55

____ is the rate data arrives at your computer.

A) Broadband
B) Downstream speed
C) Upstream speed
D) Bandwidth

Question 56

A(n) ____ is a collection of trusted networked computers that automatically share files and folders.

A) configuration cluster
B) homegroup
C) authenticated aggregate
D) router group

Question 57

Dial-up Internet access is referred to as a ____ system.

A) broadband
B) narrowband
C) traceroute
D) bandwidth

Question 58

AT&T and Verizon are examples of ____.

A) DSLs
B) P2Ps
C) ISPs
D) WiMAXes

Question 59

Portia is researching wireless Internet connections for her computer. Portia learns that ____ has the farthest range and the ability to reach remote areas.

A) satellite service
B) mobile Internet access
C) WiMAX
D) Wi-Fi

Question 60

A(n) ____ address is a logical address used to identify a network device.

A) IP
B) DHCIP
C) MAC
D) TCP/IP

Question 61

Computers with ____________________ IP addresses usually are connected to the Internet all the time.

Question 62

A Bluetooth network is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 63

Modems, hubs, bridges, and repeaters are all examples of network ____________________.

Question 64

List and describe three things you can do to troubleshoot network problems.

Question 65

.biz and .com are examples of ____________________ names.

Question 66

Computers on the Internet communicate with each other by following certain rules, known as ____________________.

Question 67

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

Question 69

A computer ____________________ is the combination of hardware, software, cables, and signals that transport data and allows computers to communicate with each other and other electronic devices.

Question 70

What is the difference between portable and mobile Internet access?.

Question 71

What are the advantages to sharing networked hardware? What are the advantages to sharing networked software? What are some disadvantages to connecting a computer to a network? Is it safe to be connected to a network?