unit 8 2.6
Which of these was the original "type" of Ethernet?
10BASE
Which of these is the international standard for Ethernet technology?
802.3
When TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) communications need to be routed to systems on other networks, the protocol directs the packets to a special address known as what?
A default gateway
A portable access point that facilitates connections to a High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA+) or 4G network for multiple devices is referred to as
A mobile hotspot
Which of the following describes an Internet connection type referred to as Line of Sight?
A modem using a wireless connection to a wireless tower
Which of these Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) interface standards has a maximum transfer rate of 66 MBps?
ATA/ATAPI-5
New offices have been built for additional staffing. You need to install cables in each of these offices. After running the cables, what tool will you need to use to prepare the cables before installing the connectors?
Cable stripper
You have been tasked with making Ethernet cables of custom length for a server room refresh. Your coworker sends you to get a tool from the cabinet to utilize while making the new cables. Choose the most necessary tool(s) below
Cable stripper and Crimper
You receive a trouble ticket from a user that the network seems to be running slow. You have verified the device side and found no problems and the Ethernet cable is properly connected. What tool would you use next to test the connection?
Cable tester
For the office network upgrade to Gigabit Ethernet, you need proper cabling. What is your choice of cabling?
Cat 5e and Cat 6
What Internet connection's most common speeds are 3G and 4G?
Cellular
It is often useful for hosts such as servers, routers, and printers to use the same Internet Protocol (IP) address. To ensure these hosts keep the same IP address, what configuration setting needs to be made on the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server?
Configure DHCP reservations.
You need to configure a SOHO (Small Office Home Office) network to provide IP Addresses to devices on the network. Which feature should you enable?
DHCP
Which of the following resolves host names to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses?
DNS
What broadband Internet access is delivered through your phone land line using either phone lines or fiber-optic cables for transmission?
DSL
Which of these is designed for flat panels but is being phased out?
DVI
If you want to connect a non-Apple laptop to a TV set, which type of adapter would you use?
DVI to HDMI
Which DVI (Digital Visual Interface) configuration is used for HDTV digital and analog connections?
DVI-I dual link
You have been assigned to configure a new enterprise wireless router for your employer's network. Which of the following settings should be changed first?
Default password
Which is a simple conversation between two computers that provides the slowest connection speed?
Dial-up
Which type of cable would you use to run through walls?
Drop cable
What is the defining characteristic of a Virtual Private Network (VPN)?
Encrypted communications
Coax cables use which type of connector?
F-connector
What solution was developed to update the last mile of the telephone network wiring to provide high bandwidth to small business premise equipment?
FTTP
How many conductor pairs are found in Ethernet cables?
Four (4)
Your company decided to upgrade the 20 year old office Ethernet network and needs the fastest speed possible but cannot afford fiber optic cables. What is your solution for this problem?
Gigabit Ethernet
If you want to connect an older flat panel display to your brand new non-Apple laptop, which type of adapter would you use?
HDMI to VGA
How are Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) addresses different from IPv6 addresses?
IPv4 are 32-bit addresses displayed as four numbers from 0 to 255.
What is a fully digital telephone service, providing data, voice, and video channels over existing phone lines which requires that a phone number be dialed to access the Internet?
ISDN
A network made up of computers and peripherals in a distinct geographic area sharing wired or wireless communications is referred to as
LAN
A network made up of computers and peripherals in a distinct geographic area sharing wired or wireless communications is referred to as:
LAN
Which of these is a proprietary cable used on Apple products?
Lightning
Your business has purchased the building across the street and needs an office set up there. You have found out that all physical methods of connectivity are cost prohibitive since the street will have to be excavated. Which would you suggest as being the most effective and reliable connection that is more cost-effective?
Line of Sight
What is the term used by open source products as a "fallback" mechanism for assigning an Internet Protocol (IP) when the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) unavailable?
Link local
The Engineering department has been relocated to new offices. You are responsible for moving RJ-45 wall jacks to new locations in these offices. Which tool can you use to verify these RJ-45 port connections after each has been moved?
Loopback plug
A type of network formed by connecting multiple Local Areas Networks (LANs) spanning an entire city or campus is commonly referred to as:
MAN
The cable TV is not working in the Director's office. It does seem to be working in other offices. You have verified that the coax cables are all connected. Which tool will you now need to see if there are any issues with the cable?
Multimeter
You have been given a support ticket to test a cable that does not seem to be working correctly. Using one of your hardware tools to troubleshoot connectivity issues, you get a reading of infinity. What tool did you use and what does the reading tell you about the cable?
Multimeter, the cable has a break
Which of the following processes assigns a public Internet Protocol (IP) address to a computer inside a private network?
Network Address Translation (NAT)
IP (Internet Protocol) provides packet addressing and routing at the network layer. It does this through IP addressing which provides two pieces of information encoded within the same value, these are
Network number and host number
IP (Internet Protocol) provides packet addressing and routing at the network layer. It does this through IP addressing which provides two pieces of information encoded within the same value, these are:
Network number and host number
Which one of these refers to a wireless connection to connect devices with a few meters?
PAN
The Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) replaced which of these technologies
PATA
The IT department is revamping the wiring closet to improve cable management. A new patch panel has been installed on the rack in the room and you have been tasked with terminating the cables into the patch panel. Which tool would you need to use to complete your task?
Punch-down tool
You have been tasked with making some cable runs to accommodate new offices. After running the cable, you now need to attach the cable to the back of the patch panel. What tool will you need to complete this task?
Punch-down tool
Which of these might include both home and residential networks?
SOHO
Which VGA standard uses a 5:4 aspect ratio?
SXGA (Super XGA)
Which of these is an internet connection type that provides far bigger areas of coverage but tends to experience quite severe latency problems?
Satellite
What type of device most commonly uses a static Internet Protocol (IP) address?
Server
With which type of hardware would you expect to use a USB to Ethernet adapter?
Slimline laptop
You can use a cell or smartphone's data plan to allow a laptop or PC to access the Internet. What is this called?
Tethering
A Windows machine has an Internet Protocol (IP) address in the range of 169.254.x.y. What does this mean?
The Windows machine is using an Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) address.
What is the main connection difference between USB-C and earlier versions of USB?
The connector is small, flat and reversible.
There is a network (RJ45) port in the Director's office, but recently it stopped working. There is no connectivity provided when plugged into the port. The cable and the workstation's Network Interface Card (NIC) are verified good. You need to make sure the cable on the back-end of the port is connected but the cables in the wiring closet are not labeled. Which tool can you use to perform this task?
Tone generator/probe
Which USB standard defines a data rate of up to 480Mbps?
USB 2.0
Which type of USB cable attaches to a host?
USB-A
When you want to connect a group of isolated computers in an organization, which of the following is the best choice?
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN)
A university relays data to staff and students across its nationwide network, consisting of smaller networks linked through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) and the Internet. Which term would best apply to this network?
WAN
A user is complaining of very weak wireless signal. What device would you use to check the signal strength from the user's location?
WiFi analyzer
What is a network that refers to the interconnection of many nodes that can establish links to connect to others enabling the content to hop between them until it reaches a destination?
Wireless Mesh Network (WMN)