Network+ 8th edition Chapter 2 Quiz
Equipment data racks most commonly are a standard width of what measurement?
19 inches
When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network switch?
An icon that is rectangular, which contains four arrows pointing in opposite directions.
When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network firewall?
An icon that resembles a brick wall.
What standard describes uniform, enterprise-wide cabling systems, regardless of who manufactures or sells the various parts used in the system?
TIA/EIA-568
A dedicated telephone switch or virtual switching device that connects and manages calls within a private organization, and manages call connections that exit the network through a VoIP gateway, is known by what term?
VoIP PBX (private branch exchange)
In a voice over IP setup (VoIP), what kind of device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over a phone company's analog telephone lines?
VoIP gateway
What statement accurately describes what a cable bend radius determines?
A cable bend radius of the maximum arc into which you can loop the cable without impairing data.
What statement correctly identifies the purpose of a software patch?
A software patch is a correction, improvement, or enhancement to software.
In order to ensure that a cable is not affected by electromagnetic interference, how far way should the cable be from florescent lighting?
At least 3 feet
Which of the following is NOT a best practice when performing cable management?
Cable ties should be pulled tightly to keep cables from moving around in a bundle.
Your company is setting itself up to distribute software made by another company. What type of document should your company procure from the developing company?
Master license agreement
During termination of twisted pair cabling, what should be done to ensure minimal cross talk is introduced?
No more than 1 inch of the cable should be exposed.
In general, how much can a twisted-pair's cable be bent before data transmission may be impeded?
No more than four times the diameter of the cable.
What type of tool would you utilize to terminate twisted pair wire on a 66 or 110 block?
Punchdown tool
What is NOT a TIA/EIA recognized cabling type that can be used for horizontal cabling?
RG-6 Coaxial
Which of the following is a document that is sent as a request to vendors to submit a proposal for a product or service that your company wants to purchase?
Request for proposal
What does backbone cabling consist of?
The cables or wireless links that provide interconnection between the entrance facility and MDF, and between the MDF and IDFs.
Why should you not leave more than 1 inch of exposed cable before a twisted-pair termination?
The exposure of the cable can cause transmission interference between wires.
What type of documentation tool is a website that can be edited by users, allowing them to add files and photos and links between pages?
Wiki
What is the name of the GUI front end that is available for the Nmap utility?
Zenmap