Question 1

The NOS software for the server computer provides the physical,data link,and network layer functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Traditional Ethernet is also known as shared Ethernet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is not an effective way to reduce LAN network demand:

Accepted Answer

A)  move files to client computers 
B)  use disk caching on the client machines 
C)  find an application that places a large demand on the network and run it a time when the network is lightly loaded 
D)  add hidden nodes 
E)  shift the users' routines 
A)  move files to client computers 
B)  use disk caching on the client machines 
C)  find an application that places a large demand on the network and run it a time when the network is lightly loaded 
D)  add hidden nodes 
E)  shift the users' routines

Question 4

_____________ is the software that controls the network.

Accepted Answer

A)  Network Operating System 
B)  Client Operating System 
C)  Embedded Operating System 
D)  Network Control System 
E)  Network Software System 
A)  Network Operating System 
B)  Client Operating System 
C)  Embedded Operating System 
D)  Network Control System 
E)  Network Software System

Question 5

LAN metering software can be used to prohibit using more copies of a package than there are installed licenses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the difference in a logical and physical topology?

Accepted Answer

Logical and physical topologies are two

Question 7

Distributed Coordination Function is a media access control method used in wireless LANs where the sender waits for an ACK (acknowledgement)from the receiver before transmitting any more packets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Wired Ethernet is a _______________ technology for small SOHO devices,meaning that manufacturers are no longer creating new products..

Accepted Answer

A)  host 
B)  legacy 
C)  caching 
D)  hub 
E)  peak 
A)  host 
B)  legacy 
C)  caching 
D)  hub 
E)  peak

Question 9

The three latest versions of Ethernet run at speeds of 1Gbps,10Gbps,and 50 Gbps.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is not determined by a site survey?

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility of the desired coverage 
B)  potential sources of interference 
C)  the security of the WLAN 
D)  estimated number of access points needed to provide coverage 
E)  current locations of the wired network into which the WLAN will connect. 
A)  feasibility of the desired coverage 
B)  potential sources of interference 
C)  the security of the WLAN 
D)  estimated number of access points needed to provide coverage 
E)  current locations of the wired network into which the WLAN will connect.

Question 11

Discuss wireless network security.What are some of the critical problems,what are some of the defenses against these problems?List five potential weaknesses in security and five potential solutions to these perceived weaknesses.Define and describe SSID,WEP,EAP,WPA.

Accepted Answer

Wireless network security is a critical

Question 12

LANs can be categorized as either dedicated (with a dedicated server)or peer-to-peer (without a dedicated server).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Describe CSMA,CD and CA.How does this work,in essence?Compare this to wireless LANS?How are they similar,and how are they different in terms of MAC?

Accepted Answer

CSMA, CD, and CA are all protocols used

Question 14

What is the "hidden node" problem,and what do you need to do about it in the best LAN design for wireless?

Accepted Answer

The "hidden node" problem is a challenge

Question 15

Which of the following is not true about 10/100 Ethernet?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is not a hybrid type of Ethernet. 
B)  It provides flexibility for organizations that want to use both the 10Base-T and 100Base-T standards at the same time. 
C)  10/100 autosense hubs (and/or switches) are able to detect the signal transmitted by the client's NIC and use 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, depending on what the client uses. 
D)  Depending upon how it is configured, a 10/100 Ethernet NIC can run at either 10 Mbps or at 100 Mbps. 
E)  It provides flexibility for organizations that are uncertain about which Ethernet standard to use in the short term. 
A)  It is not a hybrid type of Ethernet. 
B)  It provides flexibility for organizations that want to use both the 10Base-T and 100Base-T standards at the same time. 
C)  10/100 autosense hubs (and/or switches) are able to detect the signal transmitted by the client's NIC and use 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, depending on what the client uses. 
D)  Depending upon how it is configured, a 10/100 Ethernet NIC can run at either 10 Mbps or at 100 Mbps. 
E)  It provides flexibility for organizations that are uncertain about which Ethernet standard to use in the short term.

Question 16

What is the difference between a peer-to-peer and dedicated server LAN?

Accepted Answer

A peer-to-peer (P2P) LAN and a dedicated

Question 17

A dedicated server LAN:

Accepted Answer

A)  can only use simple LAN software 
B)  is limited to handling small databases 
C)  has one or more permanently assigned servers that can enable users to share files, for example 
D)  can not connect with other networks 
E)  is limited to handling small files 
A)  can only use simple LAN software 
B)  is limited to handling small databases 
C)  has one or more permanently assigned servers that can enable users to share files, for example 
D)  can not connect with other networks 
E)  is limited to handling small files

Question 18

The server version of the Network Operating System does not:

Accepted Answer

A)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the physical layer 
B)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the data link layer 
C)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the application layer 
D)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the network layer 
E)  usually provide the software that performs the functions associated with the computer's own operating system 
A)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the physical layer 
B)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the data link layer 
C)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the application layer 
D)  provide the software that performs the functions associated with the network layer 
E)  usually provide the software that performs the functions associated with the computer's own operating system

Question 19

A(n)_____________ is used in a computer to connect it to a WLAN.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethernet NIC 
B)  antennae 
C)  wireless NIC 
D)  access point 
E)  hub 
A)  Ethernet NIC 
B)  antennae 
C)  wireless NIC 
D)  access point 
E)  hub

Question 20

Point Coordination Function requires that each station that wishes to transmit on the wireless network sends a request-to-transmit (RTS)packet to the access point and waits for a clear-to-send (CTS)packet from the AP before it can communicate with other nodes on the network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The NOS software for the server computer provides the physical,data link,and network layer functions.

Traditional Ethernet is also known as shared Ethernet.

Which of the following is not an effective way to reduce LAN network demand:

_____________ is the software that controls the network.

LAN metering software can be used to prohibit using more copies of a package than there are installed licenses.

What is the difference in a logical and physical topology?

Distributed Coordination Function is a media access control method used in wireless LANs where the sender waits for an ACK (acknowledgement)from the receiver before transmitting any more packets.

Wired Ethernet is a _______________ technology for small SOHO devices,meaning that manufacturers are no longer creating new products..

The three latest versions of Ethernet run at speeds of 1Gbps,10Gbps,and 50 Gbps.

Which of the following is not determined by a site survey?

Discuss wireless network security.What are some of the critical problems,what are some of the defenses against these problems?List five potential weaknesses in security and five potential solutions to these perceived weaknesses.Define and describe SSID,WEP,EAP,WPA.

LANs can be categorized as either dedicated (with a dedicated server)or peer-to-peer (without a dedicated server).

Describe CSMA,CD and CA.How does this work,in essence?Compare this to wireless LANS?How are they similar,and how are they different in terms of MAC?

What is the "hidden node" problem,and what do you need to do about it in the best LAN design for wireless?

Which of the following is not true about 10/100 Ethernet?

What is the difference between a peer-to-peer and dedicated server LAN?

A dedicated server LAN:

The server version of the Network Operating System does not:

A(n)_____________ is used in a computer to connect it to a WLAN.

Point Coordination Function requires that each station that wishes to transmit on the wireless network sends a request-to-transmit (RTS)packet to the access point and waits for a clear-to-send (CTS)packet from the AP before it can communicate with other nodes on the network.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Design

Network Management

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Exam 6: Wired and Wireless LANs

The NOS software for the server computer provides the physical,data link,and network layer functions.

Traditional Ethernet is also known as shared Ethernet.

Which of the following is not an effective way to reduce LAN network demand:

_____________ is the software that controls the network.

LAN metering software can be used to prohibit using more copies of a package than there are installed licenses.

What is the difference in a logical and physical topology?

Distributed Coordination Function is a media access control method used in wireless LANs where the sender waits for an ACK (acknowledgement)from the receiver before transmitting any more packets.

Wired Ethernet is a _______________ technology for small SOHO devices,meaning that manufacturers are no longer creating new products..

The three latest versions of Ethernet run at speeds of 1Gbps,10Gbps,and 50 Gbps.

Which of the following is not determined by a site survey?

Discuss wireless network security.What are some of the critical problems,what are some of the defenses against these problems?List five potential weaknesses in security and five potential solutions to these perceived weaknesses.Define and describe SSID,WEP,EAP,WPA.

LANs can be categorized as either dedicated (with a dedicated server)or peer-to-peer (without a dedicated server).

Describe CSMA,CD and CA.How does this work,in essence?Compare this to wireless LANS?How are they similar,and how are they different in terms of MAC?

What is the "hidden node" problem,and what do you need to do about it in the best LAN design for wireless?

Which of the following is not true about 10/100 Ethernet?

What is the difference between a peer-to-peer and dedicated server LAN?

A dedicated server LAN:

The server version of the Network Operating System does not:

A(n)_____________ is used in a computer to connect it to a WLAN.

Point Coordination Function requires that each station that wishes to transmit on the wireless network sends a request-to-transmit (RTS)packet to the access point and waits for a clear-to-send (CTS)packet from the AP before it can communicate with other nodes on the network.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Design

Network Management

Filters