Cabling LANs and WANs Quiz

What is the primary function of networking media in a LAN?

• To provide power to devices

• To connect to the internet

• To carry a flow of information

• To store data

Which of the following is the most widely used LAN technology?

• Token Ring

• FDDI

• Wi-Fi

• Ethernet

What does RJ stand for in RJ-45 connectors?

• Registered Jack

• Radio Jack

• Remote Jack

• Rapid Jack

What type of cable is used for connecting a switch to a router?

• Fiber Optic Cable

• Coaxial Cable

• Straight-through Cable

• Crossover Cable

What is the maximum number of repeaters allowed between hosts on a 10-Mbps Ethernet LAN?

• Eight

• Six

• Four

• Two

Which type of hub requires electrical power to function?

• Passive Hub

• Active Hub

• Intelligent Hub

• All of the above

What is a key advantage of using switches over hubs?

• Lower cost

• Reduced congestion

• Simpler installation

• Increased collision domain size

In a peer-to-peer network, who controls the resources?

• External service providers

• Network administrators

• Individual users

• A central server

What type of connection does ISDN BRI use?

• Two 64 kbps bearer channels

• One 128 kbps channel

• Three 32 kbps channels

• One 64 kbps channel

What type of cable is used to connect a router for DSL service?

• Coaxial cable

• Ethernet cable

• Fiber optic cable

• Phone cable with RJ-11 connectors