CCNA Introduction to Networking

A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose three.)

• better security

• easy to create

• better device performance when acting as both client and server

• lacks centralized administration

• less cost to implement

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

• a router

• a firewall

• a web server

• a DSL modem

What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.)

• the types of data that need to be prioritized

• the cost of the end devices utilized in the network

• the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal

• the number of intermediary devices installed in the network

• the environment where the selected medium is to be installed

Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.)

• Intermediary devices generate data content.

• Intermediary devices alter data content.

• Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.

• Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.

• Intermediary devices initiate the encapsulation process

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

• They originate the data that flows through the network.

• They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures.

• They filter the flow of data to enhance security.

• They are the interface between humans and the communication network.

• They provide the channel over which the network message travels

Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?

• extranet

• intranet

• wired LAN

• wireless LAN

• wireless WAN

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

• an intranet

• the Internet

• an extranet

• a local area network

An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?

• an intranet

• the Internet

• an extranet

• a local area network

Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.)

• cellular

• DSL

• satellite

• cable

• dial-up telephone

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)

• DSL

• cellular

• satellite

• dialup

• dedicated leased line