IT Essentials 7.0 Chapter 5.1

What are two common media used in networks? (Choose two.)

• copper

• water

• nylon

• fiber

• wood

A company is expanding its business to other countries. All branch offices must remain connected to corporate headquarters at all times. Which network technology is required to support this scenario?

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

• WLAN

Which type of network will extend a short distance and connects printers, mice, and keyboards to an individual host?

• LAN

• MAN

• WLAN

• PAN

[blank1] technology uses different frequencies to transmit multiple signals simultaneously over the same cable.

• Broadband

• Bandwith

• ISP

• Fortnite

When would a printer be considered a network host?

• when it is connected to a switch

• when it is connected to a workstation

• when it is connected to a laptop

• when it is connected to a PC when it is connected to a PC

Which technology is most often used to connect devices to a PAN?

• coaxial cabling

• Bluetooth

• fiber optic cabling

• IEEE 802.11n wireless

What is a characteristic of a WAN?

• It connects multiple networks that are geographically separated.

• It spans across a campus or city to enable sharing of regional resources.

• It is typically owned and managed by a single home or business.

• It requires a wireless access point to connect users to the network.

Which device provides wireless connectivity to users as its primary function?

• switch

• router

• access point

• modem

Which type of connection to the Internet is capable of the fastest transfer rates?

• ISDN

• POTS

• satellite

• cable

• fiber

A user needs to access the Internet from home. Which device is needed if a user connects to an ISP through the telephone network?

• switch

• server

• DSL modem

• wireless access point wireless access point