Exploring the Network

What is a group of web pages that groups of individuals can edit and view together called?

• Podcasting

• Wiki

• Weblog (blog)

• Instant messaging

Which of the following are disadvantages of peer-to-peer networking?

• Expensive to set up and maintain

• No centralized administration

• Complex configuration

• Scalability

Which devices would be considered end devices on a network?

• Switch

• Printer

• IP phone

• Server

• Wireless access point

What type of information would be found on a logical topology diagram?

• Location of department printer

• Length and type of all cable runs

• IP addressing scheme

• Location of departmental switch

What is a network infrastructure that provides access to other networks over a wide geographic area?

• LAN

• WLAN

• MAN

• WAN

• SAN

Which technology would be best to provide a home user with a high-speed, always-on Internet connection?

• Dialup

• DSL

• Satellite

• Cellular

What is a converged network?

• A network that makes use of both fiber-optic and copper connections.

• A network where voice, video, and data move over the same infrastructure.

• A network that makes use of both wired and wireless technology.

• A network that makes use of both satellite and terrestrial connections to move data.

What is a fault-tolerant network?

• A network that can provide priority treatment of voice and video traffic

• A network that offers secure transactions

• A network that can reroute traffic in case of device failure

• A network that is incapable of failing

Which type of traffic must receive the highest priority from QoS?

• Web traffic

• Email

• VoIP

• Order processing

What are the primary requirements of information security?

• Confidentiality

• Integrity

• Availability

• QoS

• Scalability