Question 1

Define wireless NICS. Include a description of disadvantages associated with their use.

Accepted Answer

Wireless NICs, which contain antennas to send and receive signals, can be found for all of the bus types we have discussed. Installation and configuration for wireless NICs is the same as for wired NICs.

Question 2

A ____ is a multiport connectivity device that directs data between nodes on a network.

Accepted Answer

A)  switch 
B)  bridge 
C)  router 
D)  gateway 
A)  switch 
B)  bridge 
C)  router 
D)  gateway C

Question 3

A ____ can interpret physical addressing information.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Cut-through switches can detect corrupt packets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Repeaters operate in the ____ layer of the OSI model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical 
B)  Network 
C)  Transport 
D)  Session 
A)  Physical 
B)  Network 
C)  Transport 
D)  Session

Question 6

Describe the Routing Information Protocol.

Accepted Answer

RIP (Routing Information Protocol), a di

Question 7

A router that directs data between nodes on an autonomous LAN (or one owned and operated by a single organization) is known as a(n) ____________________ router.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A router that directs data between nodes...

Question 8

To eliminate the possibility of a broadcast storm, switches and bridges implement the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  RIP (Routing Information Protocol) 
B)  STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) 
C)  BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) 
D)  OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocol 
A)  RIP (Routing Information Protocol) 
B)  STP (Spanning Tree Protocol) 
C)  BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) 
D)  OSPF (Open Shortest Path First) protocol

Question 9

Advances in NIC technology are making this hardware smarter than ever.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

CompactFlash is an example of a peripheral device attached to the computer's ____ bus.

Accepted Answer

A)  internal 
B)  external 
C)  onboard 
D)  remote 
A)  internal 
B)  external 
C)  onboard 
D)  remote

Question 11

In general, a steady or blinking green LED, sometimes labeled ____, indicates that the NIC is functional and has a connection to the network.

Accepted Answer

A)  LNK 
B)  ACT 
C)  TX 
D)  RX 
A)  LNK 
B)  ACT 
C)  TX 
D)  RX

Question 12

By far, the most popular expansion board NIC today is one that uses a(n) ____ bus.

Accepted Answer

A)  onboard 
B)  PCIe 
C)  ExpressCard 
D)  ISA 
A)  onboard 
B)  PCIe 
C)  ExpressCard 
D)  ISA

Question 13

It is best to perform connectivity tests on a computer connected to a live network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In data networks, the task of directing information efficiently to the correct destination is handled by connectivity devices, primarily switches and routers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ NIC is integrated into the motherboard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ NIC is integrated into the...

Question 16

Explain hybrid routing protocols. Describe an example.

Accepted Answer

Some routing protocols reflect character

Question 17

In addition to viewing its LEDs and using a loopback plug to test a NIC's functionality, you can also check a NIC's connectivity with ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple commands 
B)  special clients 
C)  special switches 
D)  special software 
A)  simple commands 
B)  special clients 
C)  special switches 
D)  special software

Question 18

Describe two popular types of gateways.

Accepted Answer

E-mail gateway-A gateway that translates

Question 19

Describe the IS-IS routing protocol.

Accepted Answer

IS-IS was originally codified by ISO, wh

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ is software that enables an attached device to communicate with the computer's operating system.

Accepted Answer

device dri

Define wireless NICS. Include a description of disadvantages associated with their use.

A ____ is a multiport connectivity device that directs data between nodes on a network.

A ____ can interpret physical addressing information.

Cut-through switches can detect corrupt packets.

Repeaters operate in the ____ layer of the OSI model.

Describe the Routing Information Protocol.

A router that directs data between nodes on an autonomous LAN (or one owned and operated by a single organization) is known as a(n) ____________________ router.

To eliminate the possibility of a broadcast storm, switches and bridges implement the ____.

Advances in NIC technology are making this hardware smarter than ever.

CompactFlash is an example of a peripheral device attached to the computer's ____ bus.

In general, a steady or blinking green LED, sometimes labeled ____, indicates that the NIC is functional and has a connection to the network.

By far, the most popular expansion board NIC today is one that uses a(n) ____ bus.

It is best to perform connectivity tests on a computer connected to a live network.

In data networks, the task of directing information efficiently to the correct destination is handled by connectivity devices, primarily switches and routers.

A(n) ____________________ NIC is integrated into the motherboard.

Explain hybrid routing protocols. Describe an example.

In addition to viewing its LEDs and using a loopback plug to test a NIC's functionality, you can also check a NIC's connectivity with ____.

Describe two popular types of gateways.

Describe the IS-IS routing protocol.

A(n) ____________________ is software that enables an attached device to communicate with the computer's operating system.

An Introduction to Networking

Network Standards and the OSI Model

Transmission Basics and Networking Media

Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols

Topologies and Ethernet Standards

Wide Area Networks

Wireless Networking

In-Depth TCP/IP Networking

Virtual Networks and Remote Access

Network Security

Voice and Video Over IP

Troubleshooting Network Problems

Ensuring Integrity and Availability

Network Management

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Exam 6: Network Hardware, Switching, and Routing

Define wireless NICS. Include a description of disadvantages associated with their use.

A ____ is a multiport connectivity device that directs data between nodes on a network.

A ____ can interpret physical addressing information.

Cut-through switches can detect corrupt packets.

Repeaters operate in the ____ layer of the OSI model.

Describe the Routing Information Protocol.

A router that directs data between nodes on an autonomous LAN (or one owned and operated by a single organization) is known as a(n) ____________________ router.

To eliminate the possibility of a broadcast storm, switches and bridges implement the ____.

Advances in NIC technology are making this hardware smarter than ever.

CompactFlash is an example of a peripheral device attached to the computer's ____ bus.

In general, a steady or blinking green LED, sometimes labeled ____, indicates that the NIC is functional and has a connection to the network.

By far, the most popular expansion board NIC today is one that uses a(n) ____ bus.

It is best to perform connectivity tests on a computer connected to a live network.

In data networks, the task of directing information efficiently to the correct destination is handled by connectivity devices, primarily switches and routers.

A(n) ____________________ NIC is integrated into the motherboard.

Explain hybrid routing protocols. Describe an example.

In addition to viewing its LEDs and using a loopback plug to test a NIC's functionality, you can also check a NIC's connectivity with ____.

Describe two popular types of gateways.

Describe the IS-IS routing protocol.

A(n) ____________________ is software that enables an attached device to communicate with the computer's operating system.

An Introduction to Networking

Network Standards and the OSI Model

Transmission Basics and Networking Media

Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols

Topologies and Ethernet Standards

Wide Area Networks

Wireless Networking

In-Depth TCP/IP Networking

Virtual Networks and Remote Access

Network Security

Voice and Video Over IP

Troubleshooting Network Problems

Ensuring Integrity and Availability

Network Management

Filters