Question 1

With a(n) _________________________ topology, a transmission moves from node to node around a circle in a clockwise direction.

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Question 2

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) _________________________ transmission uses radio waves to connect devices that are touching or nearby (generally within 10 centimeters).

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As shown in the accompanying figure,...

Question 3

The DNS _________________________ consists of all of the information in the DNS databases, including the top-level domain, country code top-level domain, domain name, and IP address information.

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The answer of The DNS _________________________ consists of all of...

Question 4

The _________________________ command is used to find the numeric IP address that corresponds to a domain name and vice versa.

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The answer of The _________________________ command is used to find...

Question 5

Match between columns
                        Premises: Enable users to share printers across a network
Manage the sending, receiving, routing, and storage of email messages
Manage internal web-based services, external Internet access, and other Internet-based services
A network covering a very wide geographical area
Allow authorized users to connect to the network when out of the office
A small number of computers and devices linked together
A single component that both sends and receives transmissions
Enable network administrators to manage the security and operation of a network
The arrangement of computers and mobile devices, printers, and other devices
Permit the centralized storage of files on a file server, which can be accessed by any authorized user on the network

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The Answer of mail services and physical topology and print is...

Question 6

_________________________ routing allows a router to determine the best route between two nodes automatically and then stores this information in a routing table.

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Question 7

Bluetooth is an example of a short-range _________________________ technology that sends and receives wireless transmissions between devices, such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and headsets.

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Question 8

_________________________ cable, as shown in the accompanying figure, contains glass fibers surrounded by a layer of glass cladding and a protective outer jacket.

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_________________________ cable, as shown in the...

Question 9

The process of translating domain names into IP addresses is called _________________________ the domain name.

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Question 10

Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-1
You are the assistant to the manager of the IT department at an auto dealership. The manager asks you to verify some Internet-related information about an auto manufacturer. You decide to use operating system utilities to verify the information.
Which operating system utility should you use to verify the number of hops it takes for data to go from a computer on your network to the auto manufacturer's network?
A) tracert
B) ipconfig /all
C) nslookup
D) spoof

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Tracert is the utility used to track the number of hops from a computer on one network to another network.

Question 11

A(n) token _________________________ network passes tokens, small packets of data, clockwise in a circle from node to node.

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The answer of A(n) token _________________________ network passes tokens, small...

Question 12

Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-2
You are the secretary to the president of a small company that makes custom furniture. The president wants to set up a website and asks you to research the domain name registration process.
As you get organized to perform the task of registering a domain name, what is your first step?
A) Select an available domain name
B) Visit an accredited registrar's website
C) Provide the IP address(es) of the hosting company or ISP servers
D) Pay for the domain name

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The first step when registering a domain name is to visit an accredited registrar's website. This will provide information on available domain names and guide you through the registration process. Once you have selected an available domain name, you will then need to provide the IP address(es) of the hosting company or ISP servers and pay for the domain name.

Question 13

Multiple groups of computers and devices that share a common function are called _________________________.

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Question 14

The Shared Registration System (SRS) is managed by _________________________.

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The answer of The Shared Registration System (SRS) is managed...

Question 15

Each node on a network has a unique physical address called its _________________________ address.

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The answer of Each node on a network has a...

Question 16

Critical Thinking Questions Case 6-2
You are the secretary to the president of a small company that makes custom furniture. The president wants to set up a website and asks you to research the domain name registration process.
Which of the following websites can you use to handle the registration of your domain name?
A) eBay
B) Network Solutions
C) Skype
D) Amazon.com

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Network Solutions is a reputable domain name registrar that provides registration services for websites. eBay, Skype, and Amazon.com do not offer domain name registration services.

Question 17

Discuss the transactional risks associated with online business. Include in your answer definitions of the following terms: encryption, certification authority (CA), public key, private key, digital certificate, and public-key infrastructure.

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The answer of Discuss the transactional risks associated with online...

Question 18

A(n) _________________________ is a specific type of IXP that provides a high-speed Ethernet connection within a metropolitan area.

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Question 19

The _________________________ topology connects all nodes on a peer-to-peer LAN to a single connection shared by all nodes and allows only one transmission at a time.

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Question 20

The _________________________ command is used to display your computer's IP address.

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The answer of The _________________________ command is used to display...

Quiz 6: Understanding Internet Technologies and Security