CCNA 1 ch.1 quiz questions

A large corporation has modified its network to allow users to access network resources from their personal laptops and smart phones. Which networking trend does this describe? A: bring your own device B: video conferencing C: online collaboration D: cloud computing

A: bring your own device

What are two characteristics of a scalable network? (Choose two.) A: grows in size without impacting existing users B: suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion C: easily overloaded with increased traffic D: offers limited number of applications E: is not as reliable as a small network

A: grows in size without impacting existing users B: suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion

A college is building a new dormitory on its campus. Workers are digging in the ground to install a new water pipe for the dormitory. A worker accidentally damages a fiber optic cable that connects two of the existing dormitories to the campus data center. Although the cable has been cut, students in the dormitories only experience a very short interruption of network services. What characteristic of the network is shown here? A: scalability B: integrity C: security D: Quality of Service (QoS) E: fault tolerance

E: fault tolerance

How does BYOD change the way in which businesses implement networks?​ A: BYOD provides flexibility in where and how users can access network resources. B: BYOD users are responsible for their own network security, thus reducing the need for organizational security policies. C: BYOD devices are more expensive than devices that are purchased by an organization. D: BYOD requires organizations to purchase laptops rather than desktops.

A: BYOD provides flexibility in where and how users can access network resources.

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.) A: cellular B: DSL C: dedicated leased line D: satellite E: dialup

A: cellular D: satellite

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping? A: a local area network B: the internet C: an extranet D: an intranet

B: the internet

What is an ISP? A: it is a protocol that establishes how computers within a local network communicate. B: it is a standards body that develops cabling and wiring standards for networking C: it is an organization that enables individuals and businesses to connect to the internet. D: it is a networking device that combines the functionality of several different networking devices in one.

C: it is an organization that enables individuals and businesses to connect to the internet.

During a routine inspection, a technician discovered that software that was installed on a computer was secretly collecting data about websites that were visited by users of the computer. Which type of threat is affecting this computer? A: Identity theft B: zero-day attack C: Spyware D: DoS attack

C: spyware

In which scenario would the use of a WISP be recommended? 'A: an internet cafe in a city B: an apartment in a building with cable access to the internet C: any home with multiple wireless devices D: a farm in a rural area without wired broadband access.

D: a farm in a rural area without wired broadband access.

What is the Internet? A: it is a private network for an organization with LAN and WAN connections. B: It provides network access for mobile devices C: It is a network based on Ethernet technology D: it provides connections through interconected global networks.

D: it provides connections through interconected global networks.

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.) A: They originate the data that flows through the network. B: They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures. C: They filter the flow of data to enhance security. D: They are the interface between humans and the communication network. E: They provide the channel over which the network message travels.

A: They originate the data that flows through the network. D: They are the interface between humans and the communication network.

What characteristic of a network enables it to quickly grow to support new users and applications without impacting the performance of the service being delivered to existing users? A: reliability B: scalability C: quality of service D: accessibility

B: scalability

An employee wants to access the network of the organization remotely, in the safest possible way. What network feature would allow an employee to gain secure remote access to a company network? A: VPN B: IPS C: BYOD D: ACL

A:VPN

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks? A: firewall B: a DSL modem C: a web server D: a router

D: a router

Which term refers to a network that provides secure access to the corporate offices by suppliers, customers and collaborators? A: intranet B: internet C: extendednet D: extranet

D: extranet