Question 1

The server version of the Network Operating System does not:

Accepted Answer

A) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the physical layer 
B) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the data link layer 
C) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the application layer 
D) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the network layer 
E) usually provide the software that performs the functions associated with the computer's own operating system 
A) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the physical layer 
B) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the data link layer 
C) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the application layer 
D) provide the software that performs the functions associated with the network layer 
E) usually provide the software that performs the functions associated with the computer's own operating system

Question 2

Wired Equivalent Privacy requires that each user have a preconfigured key in order to communicate with an access point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe CSMA, CD and CA.How does this work, in essence? Compare this to wireless LANS? How are they similar, and how are they different in terms of MAC?

Accepted Answer

CSMA, CD, and CA are all protocols used

Question 4

11b is a faster wireless standard than 802.11a.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Fiber optic cable is thicker and heavier than unshielded twisted pair.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What does a NOS do? What are the major software parts of a NOS? What is the most important characteristic of a NOS? What are two NOS product names?

Accepted Answer

A Network Operating System (NOS) is a sp

Question 7

Directional antennas produce a stronger signal over longer distances than omnidirectional antennas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A logical bus topology:

Accepted Answer

A) is always used by token ring protocol LANs 
B) has all computers connected to each other in point-to-point connections 
C) is limited to short distances since devices like a hub or repeater cannot be used with this type of topology 
D) permits every message to be received by every computer on the bus, even when those messages are intended for other computers 
E) has a central control device, such as a mainframe 
A) is always used by token ring protocol LANs 
B) has all computers connected to each other in point-to-point connections 
C) is limited to short distances since devices like a hub or repeater cannot be used with this type of topology 
D) permits every message to be received by every computer on the bus, even when those messages are intended for other computers 
E) has a central control device, such as a mainframe

Question 9

__________ is not true with respect to network hubs.

Accepted Answer

A) Each port in a hub has a unique number. 
B) A good network plan includes hubs in areas, such as a telecommunications wiring closet, in which a network may expand 
C) Simple hubs are commonly available in 4-, 8-, 16-, and 24-port sizes 
D) Many hubs act as repeaters or amplifiers 
E) Hubs provide a complicated way to connect network cables 
A) Each port in a hub has a unique number. 
B) A good network plan includes hubs in areas, such as a telecommunications wiring closet, in which a network may expand 
C) Simple hubs are commonly available in 4-, 8-, 16-, and 24-port sizes 
D) Many hubs act as repeaters or amplifiers 
E) Hubs provide a complicated way to connect network cables

Question 10

It takes 802.11a more access points to provide the same coverage as one 802.11b access point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

___________ is how the network works conceptually.

Accepted Answer

A) Physical topology 
B) Logical topology 
C) Network topology 
D) Ethernet 
E) Media access control 
A) Physical topology 
B) Logical topology 
C) Network topology 
D) Ethernet 
E) Media access control

Question 12

With _____________, the AP permits the owner to provide a list of valid addresses that can connect.

Accepted Answer

A) EAP. 
B) SSID 
C) WEP 
D) MAC address filtering 
E) SWEP 
A) EAP. 
B) SSID 
C) WEP 
D) MAC address filtering 
E) SWEP

Question 13

10/100 Ethernet:

Accepted Answer

A) uses 100 Mbps throughout the entire network 
B) is not useful in the short run for organizations that are uncertain about which Ethernet standard to use 
C) uses 10 Mbps throughout 100% of the entire network 
D) provides traditional 10 Mbps Ethernet connections to client computers utilizing traditional 10Base-T, with 100 Mbps generally used to the server 
E) uses 10 Gbps throughout 100% of the entire network 
A) uses 100 Mbps throughout the entire network 
B) is not useful in the short run for organizations that are uncertain about which Ethernet standard to use 
C) uses 10 Mbps throughout 100% of the entire network 
D) provides traditional 10 Mbps Ethernet connections to client computers utilizing traditional 10Base-T, with 100 Mbps generally used to the server 
E) uses 10 Gbps throughout 100% of the entire network

Question 14

How can a set of 802.11b access points be configured to operate without interference?

Accepted Answer

A) assigning each access point a different channel to communicate with clients 
B) separate each access point by more than 10 meters 
C) assign the same channel to no more than two access points 
D) use omnidirectional antennas on some access points and directional on others. 
E) none of the above 
A) assigning each access point a different channel to communicate with clients 
B) separate each access point by more than 10 meters 
C) assign the same channel to no more than two access points 
D) use omnidirectional antennas on some access points and directional on others. 
E) none of the above

Question 15

Point Coordination Function requires that each station that wishes to transmit on the wireless network sends a request-to-transmit RTS) packet to the access point and waits for a clear-to-send CTS) packet from the AP before it can communicate with other nodes on the network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

An 802.11g NIC can communicate with an 802.11n access point.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Each of the circuits connected to a switch is a separate _______________ circuit connecting the switch to a device on the network.

Accepted Answer

A) multipoint 
B) point-to-point 
C) shared 
D) ring 
E) star 
A) multipoint 
B) point-to-point 
C) shared 
D) ring 
E) star

Question 18

A hierarchical tree of domains within one organization that is linked to other trees in the organization is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) ADS 
B) domain 
C) forest 
D) tree 
E) NDS 
A) ADS 
B) domain 
C) forest 
D) tree 
E) NDS

Question 19

The maximum data rate of a an 802.11ad WLAN is

Accepted Answer

A) 24 Mbps 
B) 36 Mbps 
C) 11 Mbps 
D) 54 Mbps 
E) 9 Mbps 
A) 24 Mbps 
B) 36 Mbps 
C) 11 Mbps 
D) 54 Mbps 
E) 9 Mbps

Question 20

Describe war-chalking, war-driving, and war-walking.

Accepted Answer

War-chalking, war-driving, and war-walki

The server version of the Network Operating System does not:

Wired Equivalent Privacy requires that each user have a preconfigured key in order to communicate with an access point.

Describe CSMA, CD and CA.How does this work, in essence? Compare this to wireless LANS? How are they similar, and how are they different in terms of MAC?

11b is a faster wireless standard than 802.11a.

Fiber optic cable is thicker and heavier than unshielded twisted pair.

What does a NOS do? What are the major software parts of a NOS? What is the most important characteristic of a NOS? What are two NOS product names?

Directional antennas produce a stronger signal over longer distances than omnidirectional antennas.

A logical bus topology:

__________ is not true with respect to network hubs.

It takes 802.11a more access points to provide the same coverage as one 802.11b access point.

___________ is how the network works conceptually.

With _____________, the AP permits the owner to provide a list of valid addresses that can connect.

10/100 Ethernet:

How can a set of 802.11b access points be configured to operate without interference?

Point Coordination Function requires that each station that wishes to transmit on the wireless network sends a request-to-transmit RTS) packet to the access point and waits for a clear-to-send CTS) packet from the AP before it can communicate with other nodes on the network.

An 802.11g NIC can communicate with an 802.11n access point.

Each of the circuits connected to a switch is a separate _______________ circuit connecting the switch to a device on the network.

A hierarchical tree of domains within one organization that is linked to other trees in the organization is called a ___________.

The maximum data rate of a an 802.11ad WLAN is

Describe war-chalking, war-driving, and war-walking.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Network Design

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

Filters

Exam 7: Wired and Wireless Local Area Networks

The server version of the Network Operating System does not:

Wired Equivalent Privacy requires that each user have a preconfigured key in order to communicate with an access point.

Describe CSMA, CD and CA.How does this work, in essence? Compare this to wireless LANS? How are they similar, and how are they different in terms of MAC?

11b is a faster wireless standard than 802.11a.

Fiber optic cable is thicker and heavier than unshielded twisted pair.

What does a NOS do? What are the major software parts of a NOS? What is the most important characteristic of a NOS? What are two NOS product names?

Directional antennas produce a stronger signal over longer distances than omnidirectional antennas.

A logical bus topology:

__________ is not true with respect to network hubs.

It takes 802.11a more access points to provide the same coverage as one 802.11b access point.

___________ is how the network works conceptually.

With _____________, the AP permits the owner to provide a list of valid addresses that can connect.

10/100 Ethernet:

How can a set of 802.11b access points be configured to operate without interference?

Point Coordination Function requires that each station that wishes to transmit on the wireless network sends a request-to-transmit RTS) packet to the access point and waits for a clear-to-send CTS) packet from the AP before it can communicate with other nodes on the network.

An 802.11g NIC can communicate with an 802.11n access point.

Each of the circuits connected to a switch is a separate _______________ circuit connecting the switch to a device on the network.

A hierarchical tree of domains within one organization that is linked to other trees in the organization is called a ___________.

The maximum data rate of a an 802.11ad WLAN is

Describe war-chalking, war-driving, and war-walking.

Introduction to Data Communications

Application Layer

Physical Layer

Data Link Layer

Network and Transport Layers

Network Design

Backbone Networks

Wide Area Networks

The Internet

Network Security

Network Management

Filters