Chapter 4 discovery 1

Refer to the graphic. What type of cable is shown?

Crossover

Refer to the graphic. What type of cabling is shown?

Fiber

Which device can act as a router, switch, and wireless access point in one package?

ISR

What is the term for the group of high-speed data links that interconnect ISPs?

Internet Backbone

What are two advantages of cable management? (Choose two.)

aids in isolation of cabling problems protects cables from physical damage

What connector is used to terminate Ethernet unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling?

RJ-45

Which three elements are required to successfully connect to the Internet? (Choose three.)

an IP address a network connection access to an Internet service provider

Refer to the graphic. What type of cabling is shown now?

UTP

What is a major characteristic of asymmetric Internet service?

Upload speeds and download speeds are different.

Which definition describes the term Internet?

a network of networks that connects countries around the world

What type of connection point is a point of presence (POP)?

between an ISP and a home-based LAN

What type of end-user connectivity requires that an ISP have a DSLAM device in their network?

digital subscriber line technology

What are three characteristics of business class ISP service? (Choose three.)

fast connections Additional Email accounts extra web space

What are two common causes of signal degradation when using UTP cabling? (Choose two.)

having improper termination using low quality cables or connectors

What term describes each router through which a packet travels when moving between source and destination networks?

hop

Which two places are most appropriate to use UTP cabling? (Choose two.)

inside a school building in a home office network

Why would an ISP require a CMTS device on their network?

to connect end users using cable technology

What are three commonly followed standards for constructing and installing cabling? (Choose three.)

pinouts Connector types cable lengths

What does adherence to cabling standards ensure?

reliable data communications

What does the tracert command test?

the network path to a destination

Which two characteristics describe copper patch panels? (Choose two.)

uses RJ-45 jacks allows quick rearrangements of network connections