Exam 1: An Introduction to Networking

Which certification requires candidates to pass lab exams?

A network that connects two or more geographically distinct LANs or MANs is called a(n)_________________________.

Which network topology is the most common?

____ services allow remote users to connect to the network.

Hands-on experience to improve networking hardware and software skills is important when attempting to enter the networking field.

A ____ network connects clients and servers from multiple buildings.

Dependability is a characteristic of ____.

MATCHING Match each item with a statement below: a.NIC (network interface card) f.transmission media b.backbone g.addressing c.client h.data packets d.protocol i.topology e.workstation -The physical layout of a computer network.

____ are the distinct units of data that are exchanged between nodes on a network.

To function as a server,a computer must be running a(n)______________________________.

A common way of sharing resources on a peer-to-peer network is by modifying the ____ controls using the computer's operating system.

MATCHING Match each item with a statement below: a.NIC (network interface card) f.transmission media b.backbone g.addressing c.client h.data packets d.protocol i.topology e.workstation -The device inside a computer that connects a computer to the network media.

The phenomenon of offering multiple types of communications services on the same network is known as ____.

A ____ is a specialized device that allows multiple networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.

Very large peer-to-peer networks have emerged to take advantage of the Internet.

In a(n)____________________ network,every computer can communicate directly with every other computer.

Describe the network specialties currently in high demand.

Hardware diagnosis and failure alert are handled by ____.

Describe the advantages of using traditional peer-to-peer networks.

Describe what is meant by soft skills and explain why they are important in networking projects.