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WorksheetsNetworking Today Module quiz 1.10.2
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
What characteristic of a network enables it to quickly grow to support new users and applications without impacting the performance of the service being delivered to existing users?
scalability
accessability
reliability
quality of service
A large corporation has modified its network to allow users to access network resources from their personal laptops and smart phones. Which networking trend does this describe?
bring your own device
cloud computing
video conferencing
online collaboration
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
spyware
identity theft
zero-day attack
What is an ISP?
It is a networking device that combines the functionality of several different networking devices in one.
It is a protocol that establishes how computers within a local network communicate.
It is an organization that enables individuals and businesses to connect to the internet.
It is a standards body that develops cabling and writing standards for networking.
What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?
the Internet
an extranet
a local area network
an intranet
Which term refers to a network that provides secure access to the corporate offices by suppliers, customers and collaborators?
Internet
extendednet
intranet
extranet
In which scenario would the use of a WISP be recommended?
any home with multiple wireless device
an apartment in a building with cable access to the Internet.
an Internet cafe in a city
a farm in a rural area without wired broadband access
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?
security
scalability
quality of service (QoS)
integrity
fault tolerance
Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?
a firewall
a router
a web server
a DSL modem
Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)
DSL
satellite
cellular
dialup
dedicated lease line
How does BYOD change the way in which businesses implement networks?
BYOD devices are more expensive than devices that are purchased by an organization.
BYOD users are responsible for their own network security, thus reducing the need for organizational security policies.
BYOD provides flexibility in where and how users can access network resources.
BYOD requires organizations to purchase laptops rather than desktops.
An employee wants to access the network of the organization remotely, in the safest possible way. What network feature would allow an employee to gain secure remote access to a company network?
IPS
ACL
BYOD
VPN
What is the Internet?
It provides connections through interconnected global networks.
It is a private network for an organization with LAN and WAN connections.
It provides network access for mobile devices.
It is a network based on Ethernet technology.
What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)
They direct data over alternate paths in the event of line failures.
They are the interface between humans and the communication network.
They filter the flow of data to enhance security.
They originate the data that flows through the network.
They provide the channel over which the network message travels.
What are two characteristics of a scalable network? (Choose two.)
easily overloaded with increased traffic
grows in size without impacting existing users
offers limited number of applications
is not a reliable as a small network
suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion
