Question 1

Most hot spots span from ____ feet.

Accepted Answer

A)  10-30 
B)  30-100 
C)  100-300 
D)  300-1500 
A)  10-30 
B)  30-100 
C)  100-300 
D)  300-1500

Question 2

____________________ consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ consists of one or more twisted-pair...

Question 3

For radio transmissions, a transmitter is needed to send the broadcast radio signal and a receiver to accept it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In a fiber-optic cable, each strand, called an optical fiber, is as thin as a human hair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n) ____________________ is a coffeehouse or restaurant that provides computers with Internet access to its customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a coffeehouse or restaurant...

Question 6

In twisted-pair cable, each ____________________ consists of two separate insulated copper wires that are twisted together.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In twisted-pair cable, each ____________________ consists of...

Question 7

____________________ are radio waves that provide a high-speed signal transmission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are radio waves that provide a...

Question 8

Many software products provide a means to ____, or work online, with other users connected to a server.

Accepted Answer

A)  collaborate 
B)  integrate 
C)  multiplex 
D)  concatenate 
A)  collaborate 
B)  integrate 
C)  multiplex 
D)  concatenate

Question 9

Figure 9-2 On a network such as the one illustrated in Figure 9-2, the ____________________ are the computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 9-2 On a network...

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: Some hubs include these; that is, the hub receives data from many directions and then forwards it to one or more destinations.
Requires line-of-sight transmission; that is, the sending device and the receiving device must be in line with each other so that nothing obstructs the path of the light wave.
Kind of network that is sometimes called a file sharing network.
Allows participants to have the ability to open a separate window and type messages to one another.
Some industry experts predict that this will replace infrared technology.
A network standard that specifies how two devices use short-range radio waves to communicate at high speeds with each other.
Instead of these, some users access the Internet wirelessly through 3G networks.
To prevent unauthorized users from accessing files and computers, many routers are protected by these.
Can be negatively affected by the distance between two points, the type of transmission media, and the number of nodes through which data must travel.
A wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances.
A technology that uses radio signals to communicate with a tag placed in or attached to an object, an animal, or a person.
Works in conjunction with the TCP/IP network standard.
A dial-up modem usually is in this form, which is inserted in an expansion slot on a computer's motherboard.
A widely used application of this technology is to assist people with determining where they are located.
The core of this kind of cable consists of dozens or hundreds of thin strands of glass or plastic that use light to transmit signals.
The physical cable that connects the computers and other devices in a bus network.
Provides high speeds of transmission, with transfer rates of 1 Gbps (1 billion bits per second).
One advantage of this is that a mobile computer can be taken outside and then connect to the Internet through the home network as long as it is in the network's range.
The most common type of network card.
Type of lines that can be either analog or digital.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of UWB and infrared and Gigabit Ethernet and is...

Question 11

____________________ consists of single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers: an insulating material, a woven or braided metal, and a plastic outer coating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ consists of single copper wire surrounded...

Question 12

____________________ is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a wireless transmission medium that...

Question 13

A MAN usually is managed by a consortium of users or by a single network provider that sells the service to the users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Today, ____ is the most popular LAN technology because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install and maintain.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethernet 
B)  token ring 
C)  TCP/IP 
D)  802.11 
A)  Ethernet 
B)  token ring 
C)  TCP/IP 
D)  802.11

Question 15

Each computer or device on a local area network, called a ____, often shares resources such as printers, large hard disks, and programs.

Accepted Answer

A)  hub 
B)  server 
C)  token 
D)  node 
A)  hub 
B)  server 
C)  token 
D)  node

Question 16

Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  twisted-pair cable 
B)  coaxial cable 
C)  broadcast radio cable 
D)  fiber-optic cable 
A)  twisted-pair cable 
B)  coaxial cable 
C)  broadcast radio cable 
D)  fiber-optic cable

Question 17

Baseband media transmits multiple signals simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

On a client/server network, the client sometimes is called a host computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One popular use of the ____ network standard is in hot spots that offer mobile users the ability to connect to the Internet with their wireless computers and devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethernet 
B)  token ring 
C)  TCP/IP 
D)  Wi-Fi 
A)  Ethernet 
B)  token ring 
C)  TCP/IP 
D)  Wi-Fi

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ is a modem that sends and receives data and information to and from a digital telephone line.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a modem that sends...

Most hot spots span from ____ feet.

____________________ consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together.

For radio transmissions, a transmitter is needed to send the broadcast radio signal and a receiver to accept it.

In a fiber-optic cable, each strand, called an optical fiber, is as thin as a human hair.

A(n) ____________________ is a coffeehouse or restaurant that provides computers with Internet access to its customers.

In twisted-pair cable, each ____________________ consists of two separate insulated copper wires that are twisted together.

____________________ are radio waves that provide a high-speed signal transmission.

Many software products provide a means to ____, or work online, with other users connected to a server.

Figure 9-2 On a network such as the one illustrated in Figure 9-2, the ____________________ are the computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources.

____________________ consists of single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers: an insulating material, a woven or braided metal, and a plastic outer coating.

____________________ is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances.

A MAN usually is managed by a consortium of users or by a single network provider that sells the service to the users.

Today, ____ is the most popular LAN technology because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install and maintain.

Each computer or device on a local area network, called a ____, often shares resources such as printers, large hard disks, and programs.

Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except ____.

Baseband media transmits multiple signals simultaneously.

On a client/server network, the client sometimes is called a host computer.

One popular use of the ____ network standard is in hot spots that offer mobile users the ability to connect to the Internet with their wireless computers and devices.

A(n) ____________________ is a modem that sends and receives data and information to and from a digital telephone line.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the System Unit

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Database Management

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

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Exam 9: Communications and Networks

Most hot spots span from ____ feet.

____________________ consists of one or more twisted-pair wires bundled together.

For radio transmissions, a transmitter is needed to send the broadcast radio signal and a receiver to accept it.

In a fiber-optic cable, each strand, called an optical fiber, is as thin as a human hair.

A(n) ____________________ is a coffeehouse or restaurant that provides computers with Internet access to its customers.

In twisted-pair cable, each ____________________ consists of two separate insulated copper wires that are twisted together.

____________________ are radio waves that provide a high-speed signal transmission.

Many software products provide a means to ____, or work online, with other users connected to a server.

Figure 9-2 On a network such as the one illustrated in Figure 9-2, the ____________________ are the computers and mobile devices on the network that rely on the server for its resources.

____________________ consists of single copper wire surrounded by at least three layers: an insulating material, a woven or braided metal, and a plastic outer coating.

____________________ is a wireless transmission medium that distributes radio signals through the air over long distances.

A MAN usually is managed by a consortium of users or by a single network provider that sells the service to the users.

Today, ____ is the most popular LAN technology because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install and maintain.

Each computer or device on a local area network, called a ____, often shares resources such as printers, large hard disks, and programs.

Physical transmission media used in communications include all of the following except ____.

Baseband media transmits multiple signals simultaneously.

On a client/server network, the client sometimes is called a host computer.

One popular use of the ____ network standard is in hot spots that offer mobile users the ability to connect to the Internet with their wireless computers and devices.

A(n) ____________________ is a modem that sends and receives data and information to and from a digital telephone line.

Introduction to Computers

The Internet and World Wide Web

Application Software

The Components of the System Unit

Input

Output

Storage

Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Database Management

Computer Security, Ethics, and Privacy

Information System Development

Programming Languages and Program Development

Enterprise Computing

Computer Careers and Certification

Filters