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WorksheetsIST 166 Module 1
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
What does physical topology refer to?
How software controls access to network resources
How users initially gain access to the network
A network's hardware and how devices work together
How data is encrypted
What is logical topology concerned with?
How software controls access to network resources
How a network's hardware is arranged
How data is encrypted
How a network operating system functions
What is required by client-server models?
Physical topology
Logical topology
A network operating system (NOS)
Data encryption
Which of the following is an advantage of a peer-to-peer network model?
High security
Simple configuration
Scalability
Centralized management
What is a disadvantage of a peer-to-peer network model?
High cost
Not scalable
Requires a server
Complex configuration
What is a key characteristic of a peer-to-peer network?
One computer has more authority than others.
Each computer controls its own resources.
A central server manages all resources.
Only one type of operating system is used.
What is a Windows domain?
A type of software application
A logical group of computers that a Windows Server can control
A physical network cable
A type of operating system
What does Active Directory (AD) provide for a group of computers?
Internet access
Centralized directory database with user account information and security
Hardware maintenance
Software updates
What is the role of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)?
To manage email services
To manage the process of signing onto the network and accessing resources
To provide antivirus protection
To handle data backup
What model does a Windows domain use to control access to the network?
Peer-to-peer model
Client-server model
Hybrid model
Distributed model
In a Windows domain, what is used to control security on each computer or device?
Local database
Centralized database on a domain controller
Individual user settings
Firewall settings
What is one of the responsibilities of the Network Operating System (NOS)?
Managing client data and other resources
Designing user interfaces
Developing software applications
Creating network cables
What do servers with a NOS installed require?
Less memory and processing power
More memory, processing power, and storage capacity
Standard desktop hardware
Basic network cables
Which of the following is NOT a function of the NOS?
Ensuring authorized user access
Controlling user file access
Painting user interfaces
Dictating computer communication rules
What are network services?
Resources a network makes available to its users
A type of hardware used in networking
A programming language for network applications
A security protocol for networks
In client-server applications, what does a client computer do?
Provides data to the server
Requests data or a service from a server
Manages network traffic
Controls the server's operations
What does a web browser (client application) request from a web server (server application)?
A web page
A database
An email
A file download
What are protocols in the context of networked devices?
Methods and rules for communication
Types of hardware devices
Software applications
Security measures
Which of the following is a primary network protocol?
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol)
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)
Which of the following is NOT a popular client-server application?
Web service
Email services
Word processing software
DNS service
Which protocol is used to send email to a recipient's email server?
POP3
IMAP4
SMTP
HTTP
Which protocols are used by the client to receive email?
SMTP
POP3 or IMAP4
FTP
SNMP
Which of these protocols could not be used to access a server in a nearby building?
Telnet
RDP
TLS
SSH
Which of these protocols could not be used to access a server in a nearby building?
SSH
RDP
TLS
Telnet
What type of network topology is used in the LAN shown in the diagram?
Bus topology
Ring topology
Star topology
Mesh topology
What is a LAN (local area network) usually contained in?
A large city
A small space
An entire country
A continent
What does a switch do in a network?
Stores data permanently
Receives incoming data and redirects it to another port
Deletes all incoming data
Encrypts data for security
What is the physical topology used by a LAN called?
Ring topology
Mesh topology
Star topology
Bus topology
What is a NIC (network interface card) also called?
Network adapter
Network switch
Network router
Network hub
What is the role of a backbone in a network?
To store data
To connect the segments of a network
To encrypt data
To provide wireless access
What type of topology is used in the local network shown in the diagram?
Star topology
Ring topology
Hybrid topology
Mesh topology
What is the primary function of a router in a network?
To manage traffic between two or more networks
To store data locally
To provide power to devices
To act as a firewall
What is a SOHO network?
A large corporate network
A small office-home office network
A public Wi-Fi network
A gaming network
What is a key difference between a router and a switch?
A router belongs to its local network
A switch manages traffic between networks
A router is like a gateway between networks
A switch connects to the Internet
What is the function of a router in a LAN?
It connects the LAN to the Internet.
It acts as a firewall.
It provides power to devices.
It stores data for the network.
What type of device is often used in home networks?
A standalone switch
A combo device that works as both a switch and a router
A dedicated firewall
A network printer
What is another name for a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?
Campus Area Network (CAN)
Central Area Network (CAN)
City Area Network (CAN)
Community Area Network (CAN)
Which of the following is a network of personal devices such as smartphones and computers?
PAN (Personal Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
SAN (Storage Area Network)
Which network type is used for a group of LANs spread over a wide geographical area?
WAN (Wide Area Network)
PAN (Personal Area Network)
BAN (Body Area Network)
SAN (Storage Area Network)
