INFS Visualizing Technology Ch.09

What are network speeds measured in? A) Bits per second B) Hertz per second C) Nanos per second D) Bytes per second

A) Bits per second

What is a device that connects two or more networks? A) Router B) Hub C) Switch D) Modem

A) Router

Which of the following transmission media is NOT used to transmit signals on an Ethernet network? A) Topology B) Twisted-pair C) Fiber-optic D) Wi-Fi

A) Topology

To connect peripherals at short ranges, what type of wireless technology is used? A) Ultraviolet B) Bluetooth C) Infrared D) RFID

B) Bluetooth

What protocol resolves domain names to IP addresses? A) SMTP B) DHCP C) DNS D) FTP

B) DHCP

What can be set by an employer to block access to certain websites? A) Switch B) Firewall C) Router D) Wireless Access Point

B) Firewall

What do Wi-FI networks used in homes and public hotspots use? A) W3C standards B) IEEE 802.11 standards C) POP protocols D) SMTP protocols

B) IEEE 802.11 standards

What are the rules for communication between devices called? A) Firewalls B) Protocols C) Packets D) Domains

B) Protocols

What is a network composed of a group of clients and servers under the control of one central security database? A) Homegroup B) Workgroup C) Domain D) Client

C) Domain

Which of the following is not a common LAN topology? A) Star B) Bus C) Hierarchial D) Ring

C) Hierarchial

Where are P2P networks usually found? A) Corporations B) Universities C) Homes D) Libraries

C) Homes

For a company that only uses two floors of an office building, what are all the company's computers and printers connected by? A) WAN B) MAN C) LAN D) PAN

C) LAN

What do employees who travel use to securely connect to their office network through the Internet? A) PAN B) LAN C) VPN D) WLAN

C) VPN

What would a company with offices in Seattle and Buffalo use to connect the two offices? A) PAN B) WLAN C) WAN D) MAN

C) WAN

In a WLAN, what are all the devices connected by? A) Ultraviolet B) Bluetooth C) Wi-Fi D) RFID

C) Wi-Fi

In what kind of network has at least one computer that provides centralized management, resources, and security? A) Homegroup B) Peer-to-Peer C) Workgroup D) Client-Server

C) Workgroup

What is one of the most important reasons for Ethernet standards? A) can prevent unauthorized users from accessing the Internet B) allows the government to keep tabs on what you are doing C) assures equipment from different manufacturers is compatible D) prevents overburdening your computer

C) assures equipment from different manufacturers is compatible

On what network are computes considered equal? A) Client-Server B) Wide-area C) Virtual-private D) Peer-to-Peer

D) Peer-to-Peer

What is it called when you decide to use your neighbor's open wireless network without permission? A) Hacking B) Trolling C) Wardriving D) Piggybacking

D) Piggybacking

What is it called when you move through a neighborhood trying to locate open wireless access points? A) Surfing B) Trolling C) Hacking D) Wardriving

D) Wardriving

What should be used to connect your home network to the Internet? A) Repeater B) Router C) Terminator D) Switch

B) Router

What do most home routers include? A) Range extender B) Switch C) Hub D) Repeater

B) Switch

What is a device that connects multiple devices on a LAN? A) Bus B) Switch C) Router D) Repeater

B) Switch

Which of the following statements about P2P networks is false? A) They can only support a small number of devices. B) The services and security are centralized. C) All computers are considered equals. D) They can share a printer.

B) The services and security are centralized.