networks module 2

A computer that has software installed to provide information such as email or web pages to other devices is known as a:

• smart host

• smart phone

• server

• client

A smart phone uses web browser software to request and display a web page. The smart phone is considered what type of computer?

• client

• server

• smart host

• requester

A network where two computers are communicating with each other as both a client and as a server is known as a:

• client-to-client network

• server-to-server network

• client-to-server network

• peer-to-peer network

Marjani lives on a farm several kilometers outside of Msolwa, Tanzania. Which of the following end devices is she most likely to use to connect to the internet? (Choose two.)

• wireless router

• wireless tablet

• network printer

• smartphone

• telepresence endpoint

Eilert recently got a job with a computer support services company in his hometown of Falun, Sweden. A customer has asked for someone to come connect their home network to the internet. They only have a cable modem. Which of the following intermediary devices would Eilert most likely take with him to the job?

• desktop computer

• multilayer switch

• wireless router

• LAN switch

• firewall appliance

Ayaulym works as a community health worker in Rio Claro, Brazil. Most of her time is spent making home visits to provide primary care to people in her community. However, she requires internet access to maintain her patient records and provide videoconferencing with a doctor, when needed. What end device and media type does Rosalía most likely use? (Choose two.)

• desktop computer

• LAN media

• tablet

• wireless media

• WAN media

What is a service that provides an internet data signal on the same network that delivers broadcast television and phone service?

• Cellular data plan

• Cable internet

• Guest access

• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

What is a service that provides high bandwidth, always on, connection using existing land-line telephone wires?

• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

• Guest access

• Cable internet

• Cellular data plan

What is an internet service that uses mobile phone networks to transmit data?

• Guest access

• Cable internet

• Cellular data plan

• Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

What type of network is defined by two computers that can both send and receive requests for resources?

• client/server

• peer-to-peer

• enterprise

• campus