Question 1

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A set of rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network node to another

Accepted Answer

A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals 
A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals

Question 2

A ____ is a network device that extends the range of a network by restoring signals to maximum strength and retransmitting them.

Accepted Answer

A)  bridge 
B)  hub 
C)  switch 
D)  repeater 
A)  bridge 
B)  hub 
C)  switch 
D)  repeater

Question 3

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-A device used to join two different types of networks

Accepted Answer

A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals 
A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals

Question 4

A packet always travels from the source directly to the destination,never traveling through intermediate routing devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

With PGP,you send the private key to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  people whom you have authorized to send you plaintext messages 
B)  people whom you have authorized to send you encrypted messages 
C)  anyone with whom you expect to have e-mail correspondence 
D)  no one 
A)  people whom you have authorized to send you plaintext messages 
B)  people whom you have authorized to send you encrypted messages 
C)  anyone with whom you expect to have e-mail correspondence 
D)  no one

Question 6

The process of converting ciphertext into plaintext is called ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  right-texting 
B)  decryption 
C)  war driving 
D)  AES 
A)  right-texting 
B)  decryption 
C)  war driving 
D)  AES

Question 7

The IEEE designation for the Gigabit Ethernet standard is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  IEEE 802.3 
B)  IEEE 802.3ae 
C)  IEEE 802.3u 
D)  IEEE 802.3z 
A)  IEEE 802.3 
B)  IEEE 802.3ae 
C)  IEEE 802.3u 
D)  IEEE 802.3z

Question 8

____ is a disadvantage of using a wireless network when compared to a wired network.

Accepted Answer

A)  Speed 
B)  Range 
C)  Security 
D)  all of the above 
A)  Speed 
B)  Range 
C)  Security 
D)  all of the above

Question 9

To access your router's configuration utility,open a browser and enter the router ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  encryption key 
B)  serial number 
C)  address 
D)  password 
A)  encryption key 
B)  serial number 
C)  address 
D)  password

Question 10

Data in a(n) wired network travels without the use of network cables._________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Esteban has decided to install a computer network in his home. He knows he can choose wired or wireless and that there are differences in transmission speed and security.
-Esteban's router has no screen or keyboard of its own so the easiest way for him to access the router's configuration software is for him to make this connection with a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

A)  SSID utility 
B)  administrator firewall 
C)  Ethernet cable 
D)  all of the above 
A)  SSID utility 
B)  administrator firewall 
C)  Ethernet cable 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

A ____ is a network device that connects two similar networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  bridge 
B)  repeater 
C)  switch 
D)  hub 
A)  bridge 
B)  repeater 
C)  switch 
D)  hub

Question 13

In ____ key encryption,the key used to encrypt a message is also used to decrypt the message.

Accepted Answer

A)  balanced 
B)  symmetric 
C)  PKE 
D)  PGP 
A)  balanced 
B)  symmetric 
C)  PKE 
D)  PGP

Question 14

The configuration settings are stored in the router's ____ memory.

Accepted Answer

A)  EEPRAM 
B)  EEPROM 
C)  IEEROM 
D)  IEERAM 
A)  EEPRAM 
B)  EEPROM 
C)  IEEROM 
D)  IEERAM

Question 15

Transmission signals can be disrupted by interference called ____________________,which has the potential to corrupt data.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Transmission signals can be disrupted by interference...

Question 16

High-bandwidth communications systems are sometimes referred to as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of High-bandwidth communications systems are sometimes referred to...

Question 17

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Each connection point on a network

Accepted Answer

A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals 
A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals

Question 18

MATCHING
Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition.
-Systems with less capacity,such as dial-up Internet access

Accepted Answer

A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals 
A) cryptographic key 
B) ciphertext 
C) gateway 
D) node 
E) narrowband
F)infrared light
G)communications protocol
H)bandwidth
I)MAC address
J)Ethernet adapter
K)packet
L)RF signals

Question 19

Thomas is a network expert, having mastered the finer points of network structure, topology, and geographical scope. He has built many different types of networks at home, school, and work. He is now designing a home network for his friend.
-Thomas's friend has indicated that he will accept the system that Thomas is constructing for him.However,he is concerned about security risks and wants to know what limits he can place on the system.Which of the following is NOT a true statement that Thomas can make to his friend?

Accepted Answer

A)  He can assign permissions to files. 
B)  He can limit sharing to specific people. 
C)  He can use a homegroup to limit what is shared on the network. 
D)  He can't remove sharing from files that he no longer wants to share. 
A)  He can assign permissions to files. 
B)  He can limit sharing to specific people. 
C)  He can use a homegroup to limit what is shared on the network. 
D)  He can't remove sharing from files that he no longer wants to share.

Question 20

In areas where there are overlapping wireless networks,such as in a city or on a college campus,____ help you log in to the right network,rather than a network run by a hacker who will try to suck important information off your computer as soon as you connect.

Accepted Answer

A)  topographical maps 
B)  routers 
C)  ISPs 
D)  SSIDs 
A)  topographical maps 
B)  routers 
C)  ISPs 
D)  SSIDs

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A set of rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network node to another

A ____ is a network device that extends the range of a network by restoring signals to maximum strength and retransmitting them.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A device used to join two different types of networks

A packet always travels from the source directly to the destination,never traveling through intermediate routing devices.

With PGP,you send the private key to ____.

The process of converting ciphertext into plaintext is called ____.

The IEEE designation for the Gigabit Ethernet standard is ____.

____ is a disadvantage of using a wireless network when compared to a wired network.

To access your router's configuration utility,open a browser and enter the router ____.

Data in a(n) wired network travels without the use of network cables._________________________

A ____ is a network device that connects two similar networks.

In ____ key encryption,the key used to encrypt a message is also used to decrypt the message.

The configuration settings are stored in the router's ____ memory.

Transmission signals can be disrupted by interference called ____________________,which has the potential to corrupt data.

High-bandwidth communications systems are sometimes referred to as ____________________.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Each connection point on a network

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Systems with less capacity,such as dial-up Internet access

In areas where there are overlapping wireless networks,such as in a city or on a college campus,____ help you log in to the right network,rather than a network run by a hacker who will try to suck important information off your computer as soon as you connect.

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Exam 5: Local Area Networks

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A set of rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network node to another

A ____ is a network device that extends the range of a network by restoring signals to maximum strength and retransmitting them.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -A device used to join two different types of networks

A packet always travels from the source directly to the destination,never traveling through intermediate routing devices.

With PGP,you send the private key to ____.

The process of converting ciphertext into plaintext is called ____.

The IEEE designation for the Gigabit Ethernet standard is ____.

____ is a disadvantage of using a wireless network when compared to a wired network.

To access your router's configuration utility,open a browser and enter the router ____.

Data in a(n) wired network travels without the use of network cables._________________________

A ____ is a network device that connects two similar networks.

In ____ key encryption,the key used to encrypt a message is also used to decrypt the message.

The configuration settings are stored in the router's ____ memory.

Transmission signals can be disrupted by interference called ____________________,which has the potential to corrupt data.

High-bandwidth communications systems are sometimes referred to as ____________________.

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Each connection point on a network

MATCHING Identify the letter of the choice that best matches the phrase or definition. -Systems with less capacity,such as dial-up Internet access

In areas where there are overlapping wireless networks,such as in a city or on a college campus,____ help you log in to the right network,rather than a network run by a hacker who will try to suck important information off your computer as soon as you connect.

Computers and Digital Basics

Computer Hardware

Software

Operating Systems and File Management

The Internet

The Web and E-mail

Digital Media

The Computer Industry: History,Careers,and Ethics

Information Systems Analysis and Design

Databases

Computer Programming

Filters