Exam 14: Introduction to Networking

Which statement best describes an SSID?

The term given for encapsulated Layer 2 data is _______.

A business that has six computers would most likely have a server-based network.

Match the 802.11 standard to the description. 802.11a _______ 802.11b _______ 802.11g _______ 802.11i _______ 802.11n _______ A. Up to 54Mbps; became standard after 802.11b but is incompatible B. Security rules C. Up to 54Mbps in the 2.4GHz range D. Uses multiple antennas to achieve higher speeds E. Up to 11Mbps

A switch resides at Layer _______ of the OSI model.

What are three ways to network a printer?

The term associated with sending a packet to all devices on a single network is a/an _______.

What are three ways for a host device to receive an IP address?

The _______ network topology is the most common, used with Ethernet networks, and has a direct connection between a network device and a centrally located hub or switch.

The standard mask used with a Class C IP address is _______.

How many layers are defined in the OSI model?

The broadcast address for 172.16.120.200 255.255.192.0 is _______.

Which statement about the star topology is true?

What type of network uses CSMA/CD access method?

What network technician trait is used in the following situation: The network technician asks the faculty member what hardware upgrades she may need for her labs in the upcoming year?

What command would a technician use to see all the connections including port numbers being used by a computer?

Fiber-optic networks are defined in the IEEE _______ standard.

The ping utility is used to check connectivity between two network devices.

If a computer connects to the Internet, it must have a MAC address and an IP address.

Using good grammar, describe a benefit of using a layered model approach to networking.