Cisco Networking Basics - Modules 1 to 4

What is a worldwide collection of interconnected networks called?

• Local Network

• SOHO Network

• Internet

• Media

What term describes the amount of time, including delays, for data to travel from one point to another?

• Bandwidth

• Latency

• Throughput

• Byte

What type of data is collected by recording the actions of individuals, such as location data?

• Inferred Data

• Observed Data

• Volunteered Data

• Internet Data

What converts electrical signals into light pulses?

• Optical Data Transmission

• Electrical Data Transmission

• Wireless Data Transmission

• Data Transmission

What is placed in or on objects to track them or monitor sensors?

• RFID Tag

• SOHO Network

• Local Network

• Internet

What is the role of a client in a network?

• Acts as a server to provide resources

• Hosts software to request and display information from the server

• Connects multiple networks to form an internetwork

• Provides the link between the home network and the internet

Which device forms the interface between users and the communication network?

• Host

• Server

• End Device

• ISP

What is the purpose of a server in a network?

• To act as a client

• To provide information like email or web pages to other hosts

• To connect multiple networks

• To transmit data over short distances

What is an example of Near-field Communication (NFC) usage?

• Using a smartphone to connect to the internet

• Using a cell phone to pay for something

• Using a wireless router to connect devices

• Using GPS to gather location information

What is tethering?

• Using a coaxial cable to connect to the internet

• Using a smartphone with a USB cable or Bluetooth to connect a laptop, PC, or tablet to the internet

• Using NFC to transmit data

• Using a wireless router to connect devices