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WorksheetsRouting & Switching: Introduction to Networks - Chapter 1 Exam
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
How does BYOD change the way in which businesses implement networks?
BYOD requires organizations to purchase laptops rather than desktops.
BYOD users are responsible for their own network security, thus reducing the need for organizational security policies.
BYOD devices are more expensive than devices that are purchased by an organization.
BYOD provides flexibility in where and how users can access network resources.
What is a WAN?
a network infrastructure designed to provide data storage, retrieval, and replication
a network infrastructure that provides access to other networks over a large geographic area
a network infrastructure that spans a limited physical area such as a city
a network infrastructure that provides access in a small geographic area
A college is building a new dormitory on its campus. Workers are digging in the ground to install a new water pipe for the dormitory. A worker accidentally damages a fiber optic cable that connects two of the existing dormitories to the campus data center. Although the cable has been cut, students in the dormitories only experience a very short interruption of network services. What characteristic of the network is shown here?
quality of service (QoS)
scalability
security
fault tolerance
integrity
Refer to the exhibit. Match the example networks to the type of network. Network A is what?
SAN
WLAN
MAN
LAN
WAN
Refer to the exhibit. Match the example networks to the type of network. Network B is what?
SAN
WLAN
MAN
LAN
WAN
Refer to the exhibit. Match the example networks to the type of network. Network C is what?
SAN
WLAN
MAN
LAN
WAN
Refer to the exhibit. Match the example networks to the type of network. Network D is what?
SAN
WLAN
MAN
LAN
WAN
Which statement describes a characteristic of a converged network?
A single network that delivers voice, video, and data to a variety of devices.
Network services are delivered over a wide range of network platforms.
The network establishes separate communication channels for each network service.
The network uses different technologies for voice, video, and data.
What are two characteristics of a scalable network? (Choose two.)
easily overloaded with increased traffic
grows in size without impacting existing users
is not as reliable as a small network
suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion
offers limited number of applications
Fill in the blank. An ___________ is a private connection of LANs and WANs that belongs to an organization, and is designed to be accessible only by the members and employees of the organization, or others with authorization.
Internet
intranet
internet
extranet
Refer to the exhibit. Which term correctly identifies the device type that is included in the area B?
source
end
transfer
intermediary
Match the Internet connectivity type to the appropriate description or characteristic.
satellite:
signal carried on the same copper or fiber medium as the television signal
business class service that provides the same upload and download speeds over telephone lines
requires a dish and clear line of sight for service
high-speed business class copper or fiber connection
access via the cell phone network
Match the Internet connectivity type to the appropriate description or characteristic.
DSL:
signal carried on the same copper or fiber medium as the television signal
internet service provided over telephone lines
requires a dish and clear line of sight for service
high-speed business class copper or fiber connection
access via the cell phone network
Match the Internet connectivity type to the appropriate description or characteristic.
cellular:
signal carried on the same copper or fiber medium as the television signal
internet service provided over telephone lines
requires a dish and clear line of sight for service
high-speed business class copper or fiber connection
access via the cell phone network
Match the Internet connectivity type to the appropriate description or characteristic.
cable:
signal carried on the same copper or fiber medium as the television signal
internet service provided over telephone lines
requires a dish and clear line of sight for service
high-speed business class copper or fiber connection
access via the cell phone network
During a routine inspection, a technician discovered that software that was installed on a computer was secretly collecting data about websites that were visited by users of the computer. Which type of threat is affecting this computer?
DoS attack
identity theft
spyware
zero-day attack
Which three devices are considered end devices in a network? (Choose three.)
cell phone
switch
VoIP phone
security camera
access point
Pages that are easy to update and edit. Gives anyone a means to communicate their thoughts without tech knowledge of web design.
wiki
blog (weblog)
intranet
podcast
Host devices (computers) that have software installed that enable them to provide information, like email, web pages or data, to other hosts on the network.
client
server
extranet
infrastruture
What is a NIC?
provides the physical connection to the network at the PC or other host device
a new interface connection
a non-interfaced connector
What is media?
end devices, like PCs
the connections between network equipment
intermediate networking equipment
Choose three types of media
Spinning turbine
Glass or plastic fibers (fiber optic cable)
Water wheel
Metallic wires within cables
Wireless transmission
In a peer-to-peer network, which computer is the server?
The first one connected
The last one connected
Both can act as the server
A network infrastructure that provides access to users and end devices in a small geographical area.
local area network
wide area network
metropolitan area network
A network infrastructure that provides access to other networks over a wide geographical area.
local area network
wide area network
metropolitan area network
The global system of interconnected computer networks or the World Wide Web.
intranet
Internet
extranet
fishing net
Thin clients have all the hardware and functionality to operate on their own with no connections to other devices.
True
False
What is cloud computing?
technology that allows users and organizations to store data on remotely located servers on the Internet
technology that allows devices to work wirelessly
the ability to use Wifi or wireless devices on airplanes
a mechanism to manage the flow of traffic based on different requirements to ensure reliable delivery of each type of traffic
fault tolerance
scalability
QoS
security
A SAN (storage area network) is a type of network infrastructure that stores, retrieves, and replicates _______ ?
IP addresses
data
dates
network interfaces
a facility (building, complex, etc.) used to store information originating from users or organizations
computer lab
internet cafe
server room
data center
a network characteristic that restricts the impact of a failure on network access and allows a network to recover quickly from the failure
fault tolerance
scalability
QoS
security
tools that allow individuals to work together as a team on a project, no matter where they are located
collaboration
consolidation
construction
the connection of devices to the Internet through the use of existing electrical wiring
cellular
VoIP
powerline networking
ethernet
