CMSC Chapter 7

47) ________ has faster cellular data transfer rates than 3G.

4G

30) The unique number assigned to a network adapter by the manufacturer is referred to as the ________ address. A) MAC B) IP C) SSID D) network

A) MAC

9) A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city, is a ________. A) MAN B) PAN C) LAN D) WAN

A) MAN

21) Which hardware device connects your network to the Internet? A) Modem B) Router C) Firewall D) Switch

A) Modem

27) A(n) ________ device facilitates file sharing and data backup. A) NAS B) WAN C) UTP D) NOS

A) NAS

13) A peer-to-peer (P2P) network is an example of ________ administration. A) local B) wide area C) central D) corporate

A) local

1) A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other. A) network B) switch C) broadband D) node

A) network

22) To transfer data packets between two or more networks, a ________ is used. A) router B) hub C) modem D) switch

A) router

6) You can find out which network adapters are installed in your system by using the Windows ________ Manager utility. A) Network B) Device C) Setup D) Hardware

B) Device

26) Which of the following is NOT a wired broadband Internet connection option? A) Cable B) Dial-up C) DSL D) Fiber-optic

B) Dial-up

11) What transmission media is used for normal telephone service? A) Fiber-optic cable B) Twisted-pair cable C) Coaxial cable D) Ethernet cable

B) Twisted-pair cable

19) For the nodes on a network to communicate with each other and access the network, each node needs a ________. A) DSL modem B) network adapter C) hub D) router

B) network adapter

25) Client/server networks are controlled by a central server that runs specialized software called a(n) ________. A) multipersonnel operating system (MPOS) B) network operating system (NOS) C) central operating system (COS) D) central server operating system (CCOS)

B) network operating system (NOS)

2) A ________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console. A) packet B) node C) NOS D) NIC

B) node

72) Match each of the following terms to its definition: I. throughput II. packet III. firmware IV. firewall V. bandwidth A. maximum speed at which data can be transmitted B. the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved on a network C. the format in which data is sent over transmission media D. hardware or software for protecting computers from hackers E. instructions in read-only memory

BCEDA

69) Match each of the following network types to its definition: I. HAN II. MAN III. LAN IV. PAN V. WAN A. confined to a small geographic location beyond the home B. services a residence C. used to communicate among devices near an individual D. covers a city E. a network that covers the greatest distance

BDACE

70) Match each of the following terms to its definition: I. fiber-optic II. twisted-pair III. coaxial cable IV. peer-to-peer V. client/server A. single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic B. made up of plastic or glass and transmits data at extremely fast speeds C. each node can communicate directly with every other node on the network D. made up of copper wires E. central computer provides information and resources to other computers

BDACE

42) ________ is often referred to as "high-speed Internet."

Broadband

14) Which of the following is NOT a standard for wireless Ethernet networks? A) 802.11n B) 802.11g C) 802.11ab D) 802.11ac

C) 802.11ab

17) If you are going to attach more than 15 devices to your wireless network, you should make sure your router supports which standard? A) 802.11bc B) 802.11n C) 802.11ac D) 802.3ac

C) 802.11ac

5) Which of the following is NOT a common network architecture type? A) Local area network (LAN) B) Home area network (HAN) C) Intraoffice area network (IAN) D) Personal area network (PAN)

C) Intraoffice area network (IAN)

7) When setting up a home network, make sure each node has ________. A) a NOS installed B) the proper software installed on each node C) a network adapter D) the proper security protocols in place

C) a network adapter

23) Data are sent through a network in bundles called ________. A) packages B) pouches C) packets D) nodes

C) packets

28) Using a wireless network without the network owner's permission is known as ________. A) hijacking B) spamming C) piggybacking D) phishing

C) piggybacking

18) Wireless network devices use ________ to communicate with each other. A) fiber optics B) satellites C) radio waves D) DSL

C) radio waves

73) Match each of the following terms to its definition: I. NOS II. broadband III. router IV. switch V. NIC A. directs data traffic between networks B. handles data traffic between nodes on the same network C. software used to set up and manage a network D. connects a node to a network E. high-speed Internet connection

CEABD

37) ________ cable consists of a single copper wire surrounded by layers of plastic and is used to connect cable TV.

Coxial

16) Which of the following is NOT a type of UTP cable you would use in a wired Ethernet network? A) Cat 5E B) Cat 6 C) Cat 6A D) Cat 7B

D) Cat 7B

10) Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest? A) Twisted-pair cable B) Coaxial cable C) Wireless D) Fiber-optic cable

D) Fiber-optic cable

3) ________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate. A) Benchmark B) Broadband C) Bandwidth D) Throughput

D) Throughput

15) Which of the following is NOT a type of cable used in wired networks? A) Unshielded twisted-pair B) Coaxial C) Fiber-optic D) Unshielded coaxial

D) Unshielded coaxial

8) The network architecture that spans the largest physical distance is called a ________. A) MAN B) LAN C) PAN D) WAN

D) WAN

4) Some of the responsibilities of ________ are installing new hardware and software on the network and monitoring performance. A) security engineer B) IT managers C) computer technicians D) network administrators

D) network administrators

71) Match each of the following terms to its definition: I. server II. client III. network IV. piggyback V. node A. two or more computers connected together via software and hardware so they can communicate B. a computer, peripheral, or communication device on a network C. computer on which users accomplish specific tasks and make specific requests D. provides information and resources to other computers on a network E. unauthorized connection to a wireless network

DCAEB

57) When powering up a home network, make sure all computers and peripherals are turned on before turning on the modem/router. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

62) An access point connects to the main router wirelessly. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

65) A P2P network needs specialized network operating system software installed on every node. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

67) WEP is a stronger form of security than WPA. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

68) Limiting your signal range does not help increase wireless network security. TRUE FALSE

FALSE

33) A computer lab is an example of a(n) ________ type of network.

LAN

35) Many cities in the United States now provide a(n) ________ type of network to allow Internet access to residents and tourists.

MAN

41) The server on a client/server network has specialized ________ software installed.

NOS

46) In terms of networking, NOS stands for ________.

Network Operating System

32) A(n) ________ network is one in which each computer can communicate directly with the others.

P2P

34) A network used to communicate among devices close to one person is called a(n) ________.

PAN

39) ________ are devices that transfer packets of data between two or more networks.

Routers

52) All wireless networks have their own name, referred to as the ________, which is used to identify the network.

SSID

51) SSID stands for ________.

Service Set Identifier

55) A printer connected to a wireless network is considered to be a node on that network. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

56) Sharing files is a benefit of a network. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

59) The Internet is a WAN. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

61) Wireless network connections are slower than wired broadband connections. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

63) Most computers today come with network adapters already installed. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

64) A switch acts like a traffic signal on a network. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

66) Wireless networks are more vulnerable to attack than wired networks. TRUE FALSE

TRUE

36) ________ cable is composed of four pairs of wires that are wrapped around each other with no external casing.

UTP

54) ________ is a much stronger protocol than WEP for wireless security.

WPA

31) The term network ________ is the same as the network design. architecture

architecture

38) The capability of current devices to use earlier standards, in addition to the current standard, is known as ________.

backward compatibility

50) When using a wireless connection, the process of ________ translates data into code so that it is protected.

encryption

49) A(n) ________ is someone who attempts to access your network without your knowledge.

hacker

48) Public places where you can wirelessly connect to the Internet are known as ________.

hot spot

53) A wireless ________ extender is a wireless network device that repeats your wireless signal.

range

40) A(n) ________ is a device that receives data packets and sends them to their intended nodes on the same network while preventing data collisions.

switch

45) A(n)________ acts like a traffic signal on a network.

switch

44) A(n) ________ network uses radio waves as its transmission medium.

wireless