HIPT Mid-term Exam

Which three layers of the OSI model make up the application layer of the TCP/IP model? (Choose three.)

*** session C ***presentation C *** Application C

Which two criteria are used to help select a network medium for a network? (Choose two.)

*** the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal C *** the environment where the selected medium is to be installed C

Which type of technology is used to provide digital data transmissions over cell phone networks?

***4G C

Which two types of interference may affect the data throughput on UTP cables? (Choose two.)

***EMI C ***crosstalk C

Which two application layer protocols manage the exchange of messages between a client with a web browser and a remote web server? (Choose two.)

***HTTP C ***HTTPS C

Which three configuration components are required to allow a host to communicate with other hosts on remote networks? (Choose three.)

***IP address C ***Subnet mask C ***Default gateway C

Which two layers of the OSI model specify protocols that are associated with Ethernet standards? (Choose two.)

***physical layer C *** data link layer C

Which three devices are considered intermediate devices in a network? (Choose three.)

***router C ***switch C ***wireless access point C

What are three characteristics of UTP cabling? (Choose three.)

***susceptible to EMI and RFI C *** easiest type of networking cable to install C ***most commonly used networking cable C

Which three factors should be considered when choosing the appropriate network media? (Choose three.)

***the environment in which the media is installed C ***the amount of data and the data transfer rate desired C ***the distance between hosts that the media will connect C

What is the network in the amount of time for data to travel between two points on a network?

latency C

Which two devices are shared peripherals? (Choose two.)

scanner C & printer C

What role does a router play on a network?

selecting the path to destination networks C

Which term is used to describe a network device with the primary function of providing information to other devices

server C

BLUETOOTH

short range wireless technology to connect headphones or speakers to local networks

GPS

smart phone network that allows a phone to calculate the location of the phone

WI-FI

smart phone network that allows a phone to connect to a local network and the Internet using a wireless access point

What information does an Ethernet switch examine and use to build its address table?

source MAC address C

Which term refers to the set of rules that define how a network operates?

standard C

BIT

the smallest unit of data

Which factor classifies a host as a server?

the software installed C

IP ADDRESS

the type of address that is used by routers to determine the best path

Which items are collectively referred to as network media?

wires and radio waves C

Which three elements do all communication methods have in common? (Choose three.)

*** message destination C *** message source C *** transmission medium C

Which scenario describes a peer-to-peer network?

A user has shared a printer attached to the workstation. C

MAC ADDRESS

ADDRESS the unique address permanently embedded on a Network Interface Card (NIC)

What is the difference between the terms bandwidth and throughput?

Bandwidth is the capacity of data transfer in a network and throughput is the actual data transfer rate. C

Which wireless technology can be used to connect wireless headphones to a computer?

Bluetooth C

A user types www.cisco.com into a web browser to visit the corporate website. Which service will resolve the domain name to an associated IP address?

DNS C

Which network device is used to translate a domain name to the associated IP address?

DNS server C

What is a technology used in a cellular telephone network?

Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM)C

A user opens multiple windows on the desktop with several tasks including web surfing, emailing, and Skype calling. What is used by the TCP/IP protocol stack to track the specific sessions for each application?

Hypertext Markup Language C

What type of information is contained in an ARP table?

IP address to MAC address mappings C

What is the purpose of an IP address?

It identifies the source and destination of data packets on a network. C

Which statement describes a MAC address?

It is a physical address assigned to an Ethernet NIC by the manufacturer. C

When a host sends a packet, how does it determine if the destination of the packet is on the same local network or on a remote network?

It uses the subnet mask to compare the source and destination IP address. C

Which type of network cable contains multiple copper wires and uses extra shielding to prevent interference?

STP C

Which statement describes the ping and tracert commands?

Tracert shows each hop, while ping shows a destination reply only.Ctwo

Which transport layer protocol provides best effort delivery without guaranteeing that packets arrive at the destination?

UDP C

DNS SERVER

a device that translates a domain name (www.cisco.com) to an IP address

AN INTERNET

a network of networks

What is the Internet?

a network of networks C

Which statement defines a data communications protocol?

a set of rules that govern the communication process C

What is an example of a binary value from everyday life?

a simple light switch C

PING

a utility that can be used to test end-to-end connectivity between source and destination IP addresses

Which IP configuration parameter provides the IP address of a network device that a computer would use to access the Internet?

default gateway C

What terms represent the maximum and actual speed that can be utilized by a device to transfer data?

bandwidth; throughput C

Which type of network cable is used to connect the components that make up satellite communication systems?

coaxial C

Which term describes the interference when electrical impulses from one cable cross over to an adjacent cable?

crosstalk C

What address type does a switch use to make selective forwarding decisions?

destination MAC C

A client is sending a message to request information from a web server on the Internet. Which parameter is used in the message to indicate the specific service requested?

destination port C

CLIENTS

devices that have software installed that enables them to request and display information

SERVERS

devices that have software installed which enables them to provide information

What is an advantage of the peer-to-peer network model?

ease of setup C

Which type of network cable is commonly used in backbone networks and telephone companies?

fiber-optic cable C

Which term is used to refer to a Layer 2 PDU?

frame C

Which type of network component is used to interconnect computing devices?

intermediate device C

BROADCAST

message sent to all other hosts on a local network

What are two sources of electromagnetic interference that can affect data transmissions? (Choose two.)

microwave oven C

COAXIAL

network cabling that is commonly used by cable television companies to provide services

SWITCH

networking device that contains a MAC address table

ROUTER

networking device that makes forwarding decisions based on packet IP addresses

What type of network is defined by two computers that can both send and receive requests for resources?

peer-to-peer C

Which type of network model describes the functions that must be completed at a particular layer, but does not specify exactly how each protocol should work?

reference model C

LATENCY

the amount of time, including delays, taken for a specific piece of data to travel from one given point to another

HOST

the broad term used to describe any device that sends and receives messages across a network

NETWORK MEDIA

the broad term used to describe network cables, wires, and radio frequency waves

PING

the command typically used to test connectivity via a command prompt

Which criterion can be used to select the appropriate type of network media for a network?

the environment where the selected medium is to be installed C