Question 1

You want a fast CPU for the new computer you are building and your motherboard only has one CPU socket.To increase the processing power,you need a CPU that provides more than one processor.What is this CPU called?
A) multicore
B) multiple
C) multifaceted
D) multilink

Accepted Answer

A multicore CPU provides multiple processors in a single chip. This is the best choice for increasing processing power on a motherboard with only one CPU socket.

Question 2

What is one of the disadvantages of a server-based network compared to a peer-to-peer network?
A) additional costs
B) decentralized data access
C) difficult to expand
D) less secure

Accepted Answer

Server-based networks involve additional costs due to the need for dedicated server hardware and potentially more complex software and maintenance, unlike peer-to-peer networks where each computer can act as both a server and a client, reducing the need for specialized hardware.

Question 3

​An extranet is a private network,such as a school or company network,in which the devices and servers are available only to users connected to the internal network.

Accepted Answer

An extranet is a controlled private network that allows access to partners, vendors, and suppliers or an authorized set of users outside the company, extending beyond the company’s internal network, unlike an intranet which is restricted to internal users only.

Question 4

A network that has locations in different countries is considered a WAN.

Accepted Answer

WAN stands for Wide Area Network, and it refers to a network that covers a large geographic area, such as a country, a continent, or even the whole world. Therefore, if a network has locations in different countries, it is considered a WAN.

Question 5

What makes a computer a "server" is the fact that it has a server operating system installed on it.

Accepted Answer

A server is a type of computer that is designed to provide services to other computers or devices over a network. While the hardware specifications of a computer can certainly affect its performance as a server, what really makes a computer a server is the software that it runs, specifically a server operating system such as Windows Server, Linux, or macOS Server. These operating systems are specifically designed to handle the demands of running services such as email, file sharing, web hosting, and more, and they often have features such as remote administration, security, and redundancy that are important for server use.

Question 6

Every NIC has a unique address that consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal value.What is this address called?
A) IP address
B) subnet mask
C) MAC address
D) default gateway

Accepted Answer

This 12-digit hexadecimal value is called a MAC address.

Question 7

Which component manages the details of communicating with the NIC hardware to send and receive data to and from network media?
A) client
B) network interface
C) network protocol
D) device driver

Accepted Answer

The device driver is responsible for managing the details of communicating with the NIC hardware to send and receive data to and from network media. The client is a software application that communicates with the network, the network interface refers to the physical connection between the computer and the network media, and the network protocol refers to the rules and standards that govern communication on the network.

Question 8

Which part of the network communication process is responsible for sending and receiving data to and from the network media?
A) network software
B) network protocol
C) user application
D) network interface

Accepted Answer

The network interface is responsible for sending and receiving data to and from the network media. It provides the connection between the computer and the network media, ensuring that the data is transmitted and received correctly. The network software, network protocol, and user application are all important parts of the network communication process, but none of them are directly responsible for sending and receiving data to and from the network media.

Question 9

Each component of a computer is designed to perform only one specific task-either input,processing,or output.

Accepted Answer

Each component of a computer may perform several tasks or operations that are related to input, processing, or output. For example, the CPU performs various functions related to processing, memory management, and input/output operations. Similarly, input devices like keyboard and mouse may perform other functions like controlling the cursor, selecting text, or initiating specific commands. Therefore, the distinction between input, processing, and output components of a computer is not always clear-cut or exclusive.

Question 10

In order to find out your MAC address,you should open a command prompt and type ipconfig /all.

Accepted Answer

The command ipconfig /all provides information about the network configuration, including the MAC address of the network adapter.

Question 11

You are building a gaming computer and you want to install a dedicated graphics card that has a fast GPU and 1GB of memory onboard.You need to make sure that you have the right connector available on your motherboard.What type of connector would be appropriate?
A) PCI
B) SATA
C) PCI-Express
D) IDE

Accepted Answer

A dedicated graphics card with a fast GPU and 1GB of memory onboard would require a PCI-Express connector on the motherboard. SATA and IDE connectors are used for storage devices and PCI is an older technology that is not commonly used for graphics cards.

Question 12

What is one of the disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network compared to a server-based network?
A) more difficult to setup and install
B) more expensive
C) higher administration costs
D) limited security

Accepted Answer

Peer-to-peer networks typically have limited security compared to server-based networks, as data is stored on individual devices rather than on a centralized, secured server.

Question 13

What command would you issue from a command prompt to see a listing of the computers in your workgroup?
A) arp -a
B) net view
C) ipconfig /all
D) ping

Accepted Answer

The "net view" command is used to see a listing of the computers in your workgroup.

Question 14

Windows 7 and Windows 10 are examples of which of the following?
A) network protocols
B) client operating systems
C) server software
D) server operating systems

Accepted Answer

Windows 7 and Windows 10 are both client operating systems, which means they are designed for use on desktop and laptop computers for individual users. They are not server software or server operating systems, which are designed to manage and control networks or other computers. They are also not network protocols, which are rules and standards for communication between devices on a network.

Question 15

The XYZ company has two offices,one in Chicago,and a brand new office in Pittsburgh.To connect the two offices,they will need a dedicated line,probably leased from the phone company.What type of network will they be implementing to connect their two offices?
A) LAN
B) WAN
C) PAN
D) SAN

Accepted Answer

The company will be implementing a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect their two offices, as the offices are in different geographic locations and require a dedicated line from the phone company to connect them. A LAN (Local Area Network) is typically used within a single building or campus, a PAN (Personal Area Network) is a small network intended for personal devices within a short range, and a SAN (Storage Area Network) is used for high-speed data storage and retrieval.

Question 16

Which component,located on the motherboard,carries out all the instructions provided by computer programs?
A) hard drive
B) RAM
C) NIC
D) CPU

Accepted Answer

The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is responsible for carrying out all the instructions provided by computer programs. It is located on the motherboard and is often referred to as the "brain" of the computer. The hard drive (A) stores data and programs, RAM (B) provides temporary storage for programs and data being actively used by the CPU, and NIC (C) is a network interface card that allows the computer to connect to a network.

Question 17

When data is being prepared for transmission onto the network,it is broken into small pieces and a header and trailer are added to each piece to help identify it.What is this process called?
A) multitasking
B) verification
C) encapsulation
D) application

Accepted Answer

The process described is called encapsulation, where data is broken into smaller pieces and a header and trailer are added to each piece to help identify it.

Question 18

You are the network administrator for a company and you want to separate the traffic from the accounting department from the rest of the network.However,the accounting department still needs to have access to other network resources.What type of network do you need to implement?
A) WPAN
B) internetwork
C) WAN
D) wireless network

Accepted Answer

To separate the traffic from the accounting department from the rest of the network while still allowing access to other resources, an internetwork would be necessary. This would allow for the creation of multiple subnetworks, with one specifically designated for the accounting department. Within this subnetwork, the necessary resources could still be made available to the users while keeping their traffic separate from the rest of the network.

Question 19

Using the physical mail analogy,what part of an address on an envelope is most like the IP address?
A) MAC address
B) Street address
C) Recipient name
D) Zip code

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Air waves are an example of what type of network component?
A) Network Interface Card
B) network medium
C) interconnecting device
D) network protocol

Accepted Answer

Air waves are a type of network medium, which is a physical pathway that carries network signals.

Quiz 1: Introduction to Computer Networks

You want a fast CPU for the new computer you are building and your motherboard only has one CPU socket.To increase the processing power,you need a CPU that provides more than one processor.What is this CPU called?

What is one of the disadvantages of a server-based network compared to a peer-to-peer network?

​An extranet is a private network,such as a school or company network,in which the devices and servers are available only to users connected to the internal network.

A network that has locations in different countries is considered a WAN.

What makes a computer a "server" is the fact that it has a server operating system installed on it.

Every NIC has a unique address that consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal value.What is this address called?

Which component manages the details of communicating with the NIC hardware to send and receive data to and from network media?

Which part of the network communication process is responsible for sending and receiving data to and from the network media?

Each component of a computer is designed to perform only one specific task-either input,processing,or output.

In order to find out your MAC address,you should open a command prompt and type ipconfig /all.

You are building a gaming computer and you want to install a dedicated graphics card that has a fast GPU and 1GB of memory onboard.You need to make sure that you have the right connector available on your motherboard.What type of connector would be appropriate?

What is one of the disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network compared to a server-based network?

What command would you issue from a command prompt to see a listing of the computers in your workgroup?

Windows 7 and Windows 10 are examples of which of the following?

The XYZ company has two offices,one in Chicago,and a brand new office in Pittsburgh.To connect the two offices,they will need a dedicated line,probably leased from the phone company.What type of network will they be implementing to connect their two offices?

Which component,located on the motherboard,carries out all the instructions provided by computer programs?

When data is being prepared for transmission onto the network,it is broken into small pieces and a header and trailer are added to each piece to help identify it.What is this process called?

You are the network administrator for a company and you want to separate the traffic from the accounting department from the rest of the network.However,the accounting department still needs to have access to other network resources.What type of network do you need to implement?

Using the physical mail analogy,what part of an address on an envelope is most like the IP address?

Air waves are an example of what type of network component?

An extranet is a private network,such as a school or company network,in which the devices and servers are available only to users connected to the internal network.