Chapter 1

Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology

A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

a router

A network admin is implementing administrator is network a policy that strong, complex passwords. Which data protection requires goal does this policy support

data confidentiality

Which two statements describe intermediary devices?

direct path of the data connect individual hosts to the network

Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth

measure of the data carrying capacity of the media

What two criteria are used to help select network media? (Choose two.)

the distance the media can successfully carry a signal The environment where the media is to be installed

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

the internet

What type of network traffic requires QoS

video conferencing

Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?

wireless LAN

Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing

Applications can be accessed over the Internet by individual users or businesses using any device, anywhere in the world.

Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?

Applications can be accessed over the Internet through a subscription

Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.) Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.)

DSL cable

Which two connection options provide an always-on, high- bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office?

DSL cable

The acronym refers to the policy that allows employees to use their personal devices in the business office to access the network and other resources.

byod

What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user

capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)

cellular satellite

A user is implementing security on a small office network. Which two actions would provide the minimum security requirements for this network?

implementing a firewall installing antivirus software

An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?

intranet

Which term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity

congestion

a network is text, and graphics over the same communication channels

converged

A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to- peer network?

easy to create lacks centralized admin less cost to implement

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

originate the data that flows through the network interface between humans and the communication network