Deck 19: Networks

Question 1

____________________ networking is a term that commonly refers to participation at Web sites designed to facilitate online communities of people who have similar interests.

Answer 1

Social

Question 2

Compared to wired networks, wireless networks are much more susceptible to unauthorized access and use.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

All data exchanges take place between a client and a server.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Network adapters make communications software unnecessary, since the adapter formats data for transport.

Question 5

In the past, the topology of the Internet resembled a map of the interstate, but now it resembles a spine with ribs connected along its length.

Question 6

A(n) ____________________ is any collection of devices with the ability to communicate to each other.

Question 7

You can envision Really Simple ____________________ as a blog that subscribers receive automatically when updates are posted.

Question 8

A(n) ____________________ is a device that links two or more nodes of a network and is able to ship data from one network to another.

Question 9

A Wi-Fi adapter transmits wireless signals.

Question 10

____________________ offer public Internet access from coffee shops, airports, hotels, libraries, school campuses, and many other locations.

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ is a private LAN that uses Internet technology, is maintained by a private business, and access is limited to employees.

Question 12

____________________ is a broadband, Internet access technology that works over standard phone lines.

Question 13

An Ethernet adapter is also referred to as a network access point or "NAP."

Question 14

In a network configured with a router, 50-75% of network data travels to the router before continuing to its destination.

Question 15

Network devices can function as clients or servers.

Question 16

The ____________________ is a network of high-capacity communications links that provide the main routes for data traffic across the Internet.

Question 17

____________________ software, supplied with a computer operating system or built into a digital device, formats and packages data for transport.

Question 18

A private intranet can be expanded into an extranet that uses public telephones and computer networks to share data with external suppliers and customers.

Question 19

A network ____________________ is a computer that provides services to other computers.

Question 20

Most LANs today use a router.

Question 21

gbWindows 7 provides communications software through the ____ Center.

A)Network and Tools
B)Network and Sharing
C)Utilities and Tools
D)Utilities and Sharing

Question 22

____ is a wireless network technology that transmits data between devices using radio waves and is often used in coffee shops, airports, and other public places.

A)Ethernet
B)Wi-Fi
C)Bluetooth
D)The Internet

Question 23

An Ethernet cable is similar to a(n) ____, but has a slighter larger plastic snap-in plug.

A)cable television cable
B)electrical cord
C)standard telephone cable
D)headset cord

Question 24

A ____ typically connects personal computers within a very limited geographical area, usually within a single building.

A)BAN
B)LAN
C)WAN
D)NAN

Question 25

A ____ is a set of rules for efficiently transmitting data from one network device to another.

A)communications protocol
B)communications network
C)computer protocol
D)computer network

Question 26

Servers can be powerful personal computers running ____.

A)Windows
B)Linux
C)Mac OS
D)any of the above

Question 27

The figure above shows a typical ____.

A)LAN
B)MAN
C)SAN
D)TAN

Question 28

Circuitry for Ethernet or Wi-Fi networking is incorporated into the ____ of most personal computers.

A)modem
B)motherboard
C)RAM
D)ROM

Question 29

Routers are handy for ____.

A)exchanging data between computers on a LAN
B)connecting to the Internet
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 30

Popular file sharing applications such as Gnutella, Kazaa, and BitTorrent operate in a ____ network mode.

A)client/server
B)peer-to-peer
C)parent/child
D)circular

Question 31

____ is a popular wired network standard that requires a cable to connect network devices.

A)Ethernet
B)Wi-Fi
C)Bluetooth
D)The Internet

Question 32

____ is a wireless network technology reserved for short-range applications, such as transferring data between a mobile phone and a headset.

A)Ethernet
B)Wi-Fi
C)Bluetooth
D)The Internet

Question 33

Computer networks often incorporate some type of centralized device to handle communications, such as ____.

A)switches
B)hubs
C)bridges
D)all of the above

Question 34

A ____ typically connects personal computers within a large geographical area and typically consists of several smaller networks.

A)BAN
B)LAN
C)WAN
D)NAN

Question 35

Within a(n) ____ network, network data can travel directly from one device to another.

A)ad hoc
B)loose
C)random
D)routed

Question 36

The standard protocol of the Internet is ____.

A)TCP/IP
B)Java
C)HTML
D)Flash

Question 37

Each connection point on a network is referred to as a ____.

A)server
B)client
C)router
D)node

Question 38

The Internet is the world's largest ____.

A)BAN
B)LAN
C)WAN
D)NAN

Question 39

A(n) ____ is a company that offers Internet access to individuals and businesses.

A)NSP
B)ISP
C)ASP
D)DSP

Question 40

A network server provides services to computers called ____.

A)modes
B)terminals
C)clients
D)customers

Question 41

A ____ is a series of entries posted online similar to the entries in a diary or commentary expressed in a daily editorial column.

A)chat
B)text
C)tweet
D)blog

Question 42

Referring to the figure above, the connection point between the printer and the network is referred to as a(n) ____.

A)link
B)adapter
C)node
D)router

Question 43

____ communications, such as e-mail, newsgroups, and social networking, allow participants to send and receive messages at their convenience.

A)Asynchronous
B)Synchronous
C)Parallel
D)Diagonal

Question 44

Every device on the Internet has a unique ____ address (also called an "Internet address") that identifies it in the same way that a street address identifies the location of a house.

A)IP
B)IA
C)DH
D)DA

Question 45

____ messaging is a form of quick communication in which a message is typed, sent to one or more people, and received instantly.

A)IP
B)Chat
C)Internet
D)Instant

Question 46

Dial-up Internet service uses a ____ modem and telephone lines to transport data between your computer and an ISP.

A)voiceband
B)data frequency
C)cable
D)satellite

Question 47

Equipment and links, provided by network service providers, are tied together by ____.

A)LANs
B)NAPs
C)LAPs
D)NANs

Question 48

Some Internet services offer ____ connections, in which data travels upstream from your computer to the Internet at the same speed as data traveling downstream from the Internet to your computer.

A)asymmetrical
B)symmetrical
C)always-on
D)voiceband

Question 49

A computer can have a permanently assigned ____ IP address.

A)static
B)dynamic
C)connected
D)default

Question 50

Referring to the figure above, the ____ is serving the purpose of linking two or more nodes of the network.

A)file server
B)Cable, DSL, or satellite modem for Internet access
C)router
D)printer

Question 51

The figure above shows a network operating in ____ mode.

A)peer-to-peer
B)side-by-side
C)hierarchical
D)parent-child

Question 52

____, sometimes referred to as "online forums," provide an online environment in which a group of participants share text-based information.

A)Text rooms
B)Chat rooms
C)Web rooms
D)Conference rooms

Question 53

The domain ____ is restricted to U.S.military agencies.

A)gov
B)mil
C)us
D)army

Question 54

____ is an established technology for exchanging files, particularly those that are a bit too large to be sent as e-mail attachments.

A)HTML
B)FTP
C)HTTP
D)TCP/IP

Question 55

A ____ is basically a wireless local area network that provides access to guests using notebook computers, PDAs, or other mobile devices.

A)Wi-Fi hotspot
B)LAN
C)WAP
D)Bluetooth Center

Question 56

One of the first three technologies for communicating and collaborating online was NOT ____.

A)message boards
B)online bulletin boards
C)newsgroups
D)blogs

Question 57

Wireless signals can be disrupted by ____.

A)interference from electrical appliances
B)hills, valleys, trees
C)brick walls and concrete floors
D)all of the above

Question 58

Alternative wireless technologies, such as ____ and mobile broadband, transmit data from your computer to a nearby communications tower, which then links to the Internet.

A)WiMAX
B)OmniMax
C)GlobalMAX
D)BlueMAX

Question 59

Voice over IP (VoIP) carries voice conversations over a ____.

A)telephone network
B)cable network
C)computer network
D)cell tower network

Question 60

If you wanted to operate the network shown above in client/server mode, you would need to add ____.

A)a server
B)a router
C)an Ethernet adapter
D)a wireless adapter

Question 61

The chapter listed nine of the most commonly used top-level domains.Please name five of the nine and include a description of who can use that domain.

Question 62

Text messaging refers to exchanging short messages usually sent over a mobile phone service and entered by means of a cell phone keypad._________________________

Question 63

The Internet backbone is maintained by network access points such as AT&T, British Telecom, Sprint, and Verizon._________________________

Question 64

Organizations typically employ a(n) server administrator to create network policies, supervise network maintenance, and implement security._________________________

Question 65

A computer network consists of one or more computers connected in a way that allows information and devices to be shared._________________________

Question 66

A computer can have a temporarily assigned static IP address._________________________

Question 67

Asynchronous communications require that participants are online during an exchange._________________________

Question 68

In peer-to-peer mode, computers share responsibility for processing, storing, printing, and communications tasks._________________________

Question 69

A(n) Ethernet adapter connects a computer to network cabling._________________________

Question 70

Case 19-1
Juliet has just become a Network Administrator for a chain of pet stores. Please answer the questions below.
Juliet's boss asks for a list of ways that IP addresses can be assigned.Juliet explains that IP addresses can be assigned by a network administrator, an ISP, or by ____ servers.

A)HCDP
B)DHCP
C)NSPD
D)NSPA

Question 71

Case 19-1
Juliet has just become a Network Administrator for a chain of pet stores. Please answer the questions below.
On her first day on the job, an ISP vendor calls Juliet and asks her which Internet Protocol version she is using for her IP addresses.The IP address is: 204.127.129.1.This is ____.

A)IPv4
B)IPv6
C)NAPv4
D)NAPv6

Question 72

Please briefly describe the following three ways of connecting to the Internet: Cable Internet service, digital subscriber line, and dial-up Internet service.

Question 73

Case 19-1
Juliet has just become a Network Administrator for a chain of pet stores. Please answer the questions below.
Within the pet store chain, some components of the network have static IP addresses and some have dynamic IP addresses.Following common best practices, Juliet checks to make sure that ____ has a static IP address.

A)each network user
B)the company's Web site
C)both a.and b.
D)neither a.nor b.

Question 74

Ethernet standards include 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n._________________________

Question 75

Digital subscriber line is a means of distributing broadband Internet access over the same infrastructure that offers cable television service._________________________