Question 1

Describe how a bridge translates between two segment types.

Accepted Answer

To translate between two segment types,

Question 2

Buses differ according to their ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  connectors 
B)  resistance 
C)  capacity 
D)  speed 
A)  connectors 
B)  resistance 
C)  capacity 
D)  speed

Question 3

On a Linux workstation, a popular utility called ____________________ allows you to view and change NIC settings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On a Linux workstation, a popular utility...

Question 4

Explain why network engineers value VLANs. Include a discussion on reasons for using VLANs.

Accepted Answer

Network engineers value VLANs for their

Question 5

To install a NIC, you must first install the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  software 
B)  hardware 
C)  drivers 
D)  bus 
A)  software 
B)  hardware 
C)  drivers 
D)  bus

Question 6

Each time a computer starts up, the device drivers for all its connected peripherals are loaded into ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ROM 
B)  EEPROM 
C)  RAM 
D)  CMOS 
A)  ROM 
B)  EEPROM 
C)  RAM 
D)  CMOS

Question 7

Match between columns
                        Premises: A switch running in this mode reads a frame's header and decides where to forward the data before it receives the entire packet.
Logically separate networks within networks.
Plugs into a port and crosses over the transmit line to the receive line so that outgoing signals can be redirected into the computer for testing.
Holds incoming data and accommodates bursts of traffic.
Connectivity device that subdivides a network into smaller logical pieces.
Capable of transferring data at up to 1 Gbps per data path.
Devices that connect two network segments by analyzing incoming frames and making decisions about where to direct them based on each frame's MAC address.
Has no means to interpret the data they retransmit.
A switch running in this mode reads the entire data frame into its memory and checks it for accuracy before transmitting the information.

Accepted Answer

The Answer of VLANs and loopback adapter and PCIe and is...

Question 8

Bridges are protocol independent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When selecting a NIC to install, explain what an administrator should do if a motherboard supports more than one kind of expansion slot.

Accepted Answer

If a motherboard supports more than one

Question 10

A hardware component that can be changed without disrupting operations is known as ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  fast-synching 
B)  hot-synching 
C)  hot-swappable 
D)  fast-swappable 
A)  fast-synching 
B)  hot-synching 
C)  hot-swappable 
D)  fast-swappable

Question 11

A computer's ____________________ is the circuit, or signaling pathway, used by the motherboard to transmit data to the computer's components, including its memory, processor, hard disk, and NIC.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A computer's ____________________ is the circuit, or...

Question 12

NICs contain a(n) ____, which transmits and receives data signals.

Accepted Answer

A)  keyboard port 
B)  mouse port 
C)  data transceiver 
D)  antenna 
A)  keyboard port 
B)  mouse port 
C)  data transceiver 
D)  antenna

Question 13

A ____ is a repeater with more than one output port.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Switches that operate anywhere between Layer 4 and Layer 7 are also known as ____ switches.

Accepted Answer

A)  peripheral 
B)  STP 
C)  content 
D)  multiport 
A)  peripheral 
B)  STP 
C)  content 
D)  multiport

Question 15

____ routing is a technique in which a network administrator programs a router to use specific paths between nodes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Static 
B)  Dynamic 
C)  Best path 
D)  Link-state 
A)  Static 
B)  Dynamic 
C)  Best path 
D)  Link-state

Question 16

PCIe slots vary depending on the number of ____ they support.

Accepted Answer

A)  lanes 
B)  labels 
C)  cards 
D)  processors 
A)  lanes 
B)  labels 
C)  cards 
D)  processors

Question 17

Switches can create ____ by grouping a number of ports into a broadcast domain.

Accepted Answer

A)  trunks 
B)  spanning trees 
C)  gateways 
D)  VLANs 
A)  trunks 
B)  spanning trees 
C)  gateways 
D)  VLANs

Question 18

____ are combinations of networking hardware and software that connect two dissimilar kinds of networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Routers 
B)  Switches 
C)  Gateways 
D)  Broadcast domains 
A)  Routers 
B)  Switches 
C)  Gateways 
D)  Broadcast domains

Question 19

Describe a distance-vector routing protocol suited to WANs.

Accepted Answer

A distance-vector routing protocol suite

Question 20

Traditional switches operate at the ____ layer of the OSI model.

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical 
B)  Data link 
C)  Network 
D)  Session 
A)  Physical 
B)  Data link 
C)  Network 
D)  Session

Describe how a bridge translates between two segment types.

Buses differ according to their ____.

On a Linux workstation, a popular utility called ____________________ allows you to view and change NIC settings.

Explain why network engineers value VLANs. Include a discussion on reasons for using VLANs.

To install a NIC, you must first install the ____.

Each time a computer starts up, the device drivers for all its connected peripherals are loaded into ____.

Bridges are protocol independent.

When selecting a NIC to install, explain what an administrator should do if a motherboard supports more than one kind of expansion slot.

A hardware component that can be changed without disrupting operations is known as ____.

A computer's ____________________ is the circuit, or signaling pathway, used by the motherboard to transmit data to the computer's components, including its memory, processor, hard disk, and NIC.

NICs contain a(n) ____, which transmits and receives data signals.

A ____ is a repeater with more than one output port.

Switches that operate anywhere between Layer 4 and Layer 7 are also known as ____ switches.

____ routing is a technique in which a network administrator programs a router to use specific paths between nodes.

PCIe slots vary depending on the number of ____ they support.

Switches can create ____ by grouping a number of ports into a broadcast domain.

____ are combinations of networking hardware and software that connect two dissimilar kinds of networks.

Describe a distance-vector routing protocol suited to WANs.

Traditional switches operate at the ____ layer of the OSI model.

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

Describe how a bridge translates between two segment types.

Buses differ according to their ____.

On a Linux workstation, a popular utility called ____________________ allows you to view and change NIC settings.

Explain why network engineers value VLANs. Include a discussion on reasons for using VLANs.

To install a NIC, you must first install the ____.

Each time a computer starts up, the device drivers for all its connected peripherals are loaded into ____.

Bridges are protocol independent.

When selecting a NIC to install, explain what an administrator should do if a motherboard supports more than one kind of expansion slot.

A hardware component that can be changed without disrupting operations is known as ____.

A computer's ____________________ is the circuit, or signaling pathway, used by the motherboard to transmit data to the computer's components, including its memory, processor, hard disk, and NIC.

NICs contain a(n) ____, which transmits and receives data signals.

A ____ is a repeater with more than one output port.

Switches that operate anywhere between Layer 4 and Layer 7 are also known as ____ switches.

____ routing is a technique in which a network administrator programs a router to use specific paths between nodes.

PCIe slots vary depending on the number of ____ they support.

Switches can create ____ by grouping a number of ports into a broadcast domain.

____ are combinations of networking hardware and software that connect two dissimilar kinds of networks.

Describe a distance-vector routing protocol suited to WANs.

Traditional switches operate at the ____ layer of the OSI model.

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