Deck 1: Introduction to Networking

Question 1

If a Network layer protocol is aware that a packet is larger than the maximum size for its network,it will divide the packet into smaller packets in a process known as:

A)de-encapsulation
B)fragmentation
C)packet splitting
D)framing

Answer 1

B

Question 2

HTTP,IMAP4,FTP,and Telnet are all examples of protocols that operate at what layer of the OSI model?

A)Layer 4
B)Layer 5
C)Layer 6
D)Layer 7

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A standard network switch operates at what layer of the OSI model?

A)Layer 5
B)Layer 2
C)Layer 3
D)Layer 7

Answer 3

B

Question 4

At what layer of the OSI model do the IP,ICMP,and ARP protocols operate?

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

Question 5

The fundamental difference between a switch and a router is that a switch belongs only to itslocal network and a router belongs to two or more local networks.

Question 6

The segment or datagram protocol data unit exists at what layer of the OSI model?

A)Application layer
B)Transport layer
C)Network layer
D)Data link layer

Question 7

In what network topology are devices daisy-chained together in a single line?

A)bus topology
B)star topology
C)star bus topology
D)ring topology

Question 8

An open electrical circuit as a result of a failed circuit breaker is considered to be what type of failure system?

A)fail-open
B)fail-close
C)fail-tolerant
D)fail-dynamic

Question 9

What layer of the OSI model describes how data between applications is synced and recovered if messages don't arrive intact at the receiving application?

A)Application Layer
B)Presentation Layer
C)Session Layer
D)Transport Layer

Question 10

Which of the following is not one of the disadvantages of peer-to-peer networks?

A)They lack scalability
B)They are not necessarily secure
C)They are impractical for connecting large numbers of computers
D)They centralize user account logins

Question 11

Servers that have a NOS installed require less memory,processing power,and storage capacity that clients because servers are called on to handle only light processing loads and requests from multiple clients.

Question 12

The device where a telecommunications service provider network ends and an organization's network begins is referred to as what option below?

A)demarc
B)last mile
C)local loop
D)point of no return

Question 13

After a problem and its symptoms have been identified,a theory regarding a probable cause should be established.

Question 14

What is the name for the protocol data unit (PDU)of the Data Link layer?

A)packet
B)data
C)bit
D)frame

Question 15

Using the same network to deliver multiple types of communications services,such as video,voice,and fax,is known as:

A)multi-faceted networking
B)convergence
C)multiplexing
D)unified networking

Question 16

Select the layer of the OSI model that is responsible for reformatting,compressing,and/or encrypting data in a way that the application on the receiving end can read:

A)Application
B)Presentation
C)Session
D)Transport

Question 17

The proper handling procedures for substances such as chemical solvents is typically outlined in which of the following options?

A)Toxic Chemical Safety Procedure (TCSP)
B)Dangerous and Hazardous Waste Disposal Sheet (DHWDS)
C)Environmental Chemical Hazard Sheet (ECHS)
D)Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

Question 18

Static electricity is an electrical charge in motion.

Question 19

What physical network topology consists of all connected devices connecting to one central device,such as a switch?

A)bus topology
B)ring topology
C)hub topology
D)star topology

Question 20

The protocol data unit for the Physical layer of the OSI model is payload,or data.

Question 21

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
System default that allows access during a systemor network failure.

Question 22

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
The transfer of electricalcharge between two bodies,such as when a techniciantouches a computer component.

Question 23

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
The point of division between atelecommunications service carrier's network and a building'sinternal network.

Question 24

Any computer or device on a network that can be addressed on the local network is referred to as a:

A)host
B)node
C)target
D)subject

Question 25

Voice and video transmissions are _______________,meaning you don't want to hear breaks in your conversation or see a buffering message when you watch a movie over the Internet.

Question 26

When using a Windows domain,what is the domain-level account for each user known as?

A)global account
B)universal account
C)domain token
D)principle name

Question 27

The process of adding a header to the data inherited from the layer above is called what option below?

A)segmenting
B)encapsulation
C)fragmenting
D)appending

Question 28

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
The use of data networks to carry voice,video,and other communications services in addition to data.

Question 29

The smallest network is a ______________________,which is a network of personal devices,such as the network you use when you sync your cell phone and your computer.

Question 30

Which two protocols can be used to gain remote access specifically to a server's command line interface,securely and unsecurely?

A)Telnet
B)SSH
C)Remote Desktop
D)VNC

Question 31

What mail protocol is used to send mail messages to a server?

A)POP3
B)IMAP4
C)SMTP
D)HTTPS

Question 32

What two encryption protocols are commonly used with the Hypertext Transfer Protocol?

A)SSH
B)TLS
C)SSL
D)AES

Question 33

___________ is an unsecured client server application / protocol that transfers files between two computers.

Question 34

What is the name for a client-server model with one server and many clients,such as when an application is used to watch a live sports event?

A)multicast distribution
B)multi-point communication
C)spread packet delivery
D)broadcast transmission

Question 35

The centralized directory database that contains user account information and security for the entire group of computers in a Windows domain is called _________________.

Question 36

The Network layer header identifies sending and receiving hosts by their _________________.

Question 37

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
(1)A unit of data that results from subdividing alarger protocol data unit.(2)A part of a network.Usually,asegment is composed of a group of nodes that share the samecommunications channel for all their traffic.

Question 38

Static electricity can cause what two types of damage in electronic components?

A)electromagnetic failure
B)catastrophic failure
C)upset failure
D)polarity failure

Question 39

What two mail delivery protocols below can be used by a client application to receive e-mail from a server?

A)POP3
B)SMTP
C)MGET
D)IMAP4

Question 40

What are the two main Transport Layer protocols?

A)IPX
B)SPX
C)TCP
D)UDP

Question 41

Describe how the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)and User Datagram Protocol (UDP)differ from each other,and provide examples of where each might be used.

Question 42

Explain the differences between a physical topology and a logical topology.

Question 43

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
System default that denies access during a systemor network failure.

Question 44

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
Damage that can shorten the life of a componentand/or cause intermittent errors.

Question 45

How can you prevent damage to a component prior to touching it?

Question 46

Explain the two different categories of Application layer protocols,and then detail the PDU used at this layer.

Question 47

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
(1)The amount of traffic,or data transmissionactivity,on a network.(2)A measure of the differencebetween the highest and lowest frequencies that a mediumcan transmit.

Question 48

What are some general OSHA guidelines to use when using power (electric)tools or other hand tools in the workplace?

Question 49

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
A user's domain-level account,also called aglobal username or network ID,which is assigned by thenetwork administrator and is kept in Active Directory.

Question 50

Matching
Match each correct item with the statement below.
a.bandwidth
b.convergence
c.demarcation point
d.electrostatic discharge (ESD)
e.fail close
f.fail open
g.global account
h.payload
i.segment
j.upset failure
Data that is passed between applications or utilityprograms and the operating system,and includes controlinformation.