Deck 1: Introduction to Networking

Question 1

The context can involve the physical environment as well as the cultural setting.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A wide area network (WAN) transmits data over a larger geographical area than a local area network (LAN).

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The purpose of a computer network can best be summarized by which word?

A) sharing
B) data
C) peer
D) server

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Many word processors have a review feature that functions in a manner similar to collaborative writing groupware.

Question 5

The pathway through which the source sends the message is known as the channel .

Question 6

Peer-to-peer networks that function over the Internet are called P2P networks.

Question 7

The maximum number of computers that can function together in a peer-to-peer network is about 12.

Question 8

Groupware refers to programs that help people work together collectively even if they are located remotely from each other.

Question 9

Each item is a limitation of using a non-networked computer except _____.

A) duplicate software costs
B) additional maintenance
C) inaccessible data
D) sharing hardware

Question 10

All of the latest versions of the common operating systems used today have server-based networking capabilities built in.

Question 11

A personal computer (PC) is also known as a _____.

A) minicomputer
B) mainframe computer
C) microcomputer
D) maxicomputer

Question 12

Computer programs such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation packages are all utility software.

Question 13

A carrier is an organization that has been granted special privileges from the government to build communications connections along public right-of-ways.

Question 14

Copying the work done on one computer to a disk so it could be given to another computer user was known as _____.

A) disk service
B) peer-to-peer
C) digital replacement
D) sneakernet

Question 15

Server-based networks are much less expensive to build and operate than peer-to-peer networks.

Question 16

Server-based networks are more expensive to build and operate than peer-to-peer networks.

Question 17

Ten million bits per second is the same as 1 gigabit (Gbps).

Question 18

The overall environment through which the communication takes place is known as the context.

Question 19

Each is an example of application software except _____.

A) word processor
B) file compression
C) spreadsheet
D) database

Question 20

A storage-area network (SAN) uses high-speed network links between the servers and special storage devices that are used for data backups.

Question 21

The communication that takes place between devices on a computer network is known as _____.

A) telecommunications
B) peer communications
C) channel
D) context

Question 22

One of the most common groupware applications used across computer networks is ____________________.

Question 23

______________________________ software allows different users to add their own revisions, suggestions, and comments to a single common document.

Question 24

________________________ is a two-way transmission of voice, video, or data.

Question 25

Software that allows different users to add their own revisions, suggestions, and comments to a single common document is called _____.

A) suggestware
B) redline software
C) reviewer software
D) collaborative writing software

Question 26

The number of elements that are essential to any type of communication are _____.

A) five
B) six
C) seven
D) eight

Question 27

In a _____ network, there is no single high-powered computer that controls and manages the network.

A) server-based
B) hub
C) NOS
D) peer-to-peer

Question 28

A peer-to-peer network is also called a(n) _____.

A) workgroup
B) access
C) WAN
D) client

Question 29

Each is a type of server that can be found on a server-based network except _____.

A) application server
B) print and file server
C) mail server
D) keystop server

Question 30

Each hardware item can be shared on a computer network except a _____.

A) printer
B) DVD drive
C) scanner
D) mouse

Question 31

A special category of software that assists in communication over a computer network is called _____.

A) jointware
B) Process Communication Software (PCS)
C) groupware
D) utilityware

Question 32

Each operating system has peer-to-peer capabilities built in except _____.

A) Disk Operating System (DOS)
B) Apple Macintosh
C) Microsoft Windows
D) Linux

Question 33

A type of software that is made up of programs that provide additional features to the user is called _____.

A) application
B) resource
C) utility
D) presentation

Question 34

Each is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network except _____.

A) the maximum number of devices is 12
B) different passwords must be used for accessing different resources
C) no centralized management
D) low cost

Question 35

Sending software updates across the network is known as software that is ____________________ to the users.

Question 36

Peer-to-peer networks that function over the Internet and allow users to exchange music, videos, and data are called _____ networks.

A) server-based
B) remote
C) Kizaam
D) P2P

Question 37

Software that can automatically schedule meetings when everyone is available to attend is called _____.

A) electronic calendar
B) schedule master
C) time resource
D) e-mail

Question 38

Barriers to communication are known as ____________________.

Question 39

The _____ is the pathway through which the source sends a message.

A) noise
B) feedback
C) context
D) channel

Question 40

A network that is controlled by at least one special high-powered computer is called a _____ network.

A) server-based
B) peer-to-peer
C) local
D) workgroup

Question 41

In a(n) _________________________ network, there is no single high-powered computer that controls and manages the network.

Question 42

Most WANs operate between ____________________ bits per second up to 5 million bits per second.

Question 43

Explain how the lack of centralized management in a peer-to-peer network can cause problems.

Question 44

List and explain three differences between a WAN and a LAN.

Question 45

How does a computer network improve data integrity?

Question 46

______________________________ allows users to hold a "virtual" meeting while never leaving their desk.

Question 47

Because a WAN is not located on a customer's premises, a WAN service must be purchased from a(n) ____________________.

Question 48

Explain the difference between an application server and a print and file server.

Question 49

Explain how a storage-area network (SAN) functions.

Question 50

In a server-based computer network, the individual computers on the network are called ____________________.