1-4 quiz

Which of the following is an advantage of coaxial cable compared to UTP?

improved data carrying characteristics

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

4G

A type of interference that occurs when cables are bundled together for long lengths is known as:

Crosstalk

What is a technology used in a cellular telephone network?

Global system for mobile communications (GSM)

What is a feature of Packet Tracer?

It allows building and modeling network configurations

give an example of two intermediary devices

LAN Switch and a firewall appliance

Which of the following is a wireless communication technology that enables a smartphone to communicate with a payment system within a few centimeters away?

NFC

What can be placed in or on a package so that it can be tracked?

RFID tag

Which of the following is the most common type of connector used to terminate twisted-pair cabling?

RJ-45

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

STP

Which organization defines the two different patterns, or wiring schemes, called T568A and T568B?

TIA/EIA

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

default gateway

give an example of two end devices

fitness monitors and servers

Which statement describes the physical topology for a LAN?

it defines how hosts and network devices connect to the LAN

What is a purpose of an IP address?

it identifies the source and destination of data packets

What is a characteristic of a SOHO network?

it is a small network that connects a few computers to each other and to the internet

A group of newly hired entry-level network engineers are talking about the network cabling they are going to have to install as a team. What is a characteristic of Ethernet straight-through UTP cable?

it is susceptible to interferences from emi and rfi

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

latency

When a network administrator changes the IPv4 and IPv6 address of a computer, which topology diagram will need to be updated?

logical topology diagram

Which category of network components includes wires and cables used in a wired network?

media

When the growth of a small network is being planned, which design element will include the physical and logical topology of the network?

network documentation

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

peer to peer

a network where two computers are communicating with each other as both a client as a server is known as a:

peer to peer network

Which command can be used to verify connectivity between two host devices?

ping

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

the internet

A physical topology diagram includes what?

where hosts are located and where networking devices are located

Which Packet Tracer operating system installation option requires that the person installing it knows whether the system is a 32- or 64-bit operating system?

windows

A traveling sales representative uses a cell phone to interact with the home office and customers, track samples, make sales calls, log mileage, and upload/download data while at a hotel. Which internet connectivity method would be a preferred method to use on the mobile device due to the low cost?

WiFi

Which type of Ethernet cable should be used to directly connect two devices that both use the same pins for transmitting and receiving data?

crossover twisted-pair cable

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

crosstalk

Which type of cable connection would be used in Packet Tracer to connect a FastEthernet port on a PC to a switch port?

straight through

A student is creating a wired network in Packet Tracer. The student added six PCs. What other device is needed so that the PCs can communicate with one another?

switch

which measurement includes any latency encountered during data transmissions

throughput

A network administrator would like to determine the path a packet takes to reach the destination 192.168.1.1. What is the best command to determine the network path?

tracert 192.168.1.1

What type of Ethernet twisted-pair cable may be required when the electrical environment has strong EMI and RFI interference?

STP

The capacity of the medium to carry data is known as

badnwidth

a basic unit of information that represents one of two discrete states is known as a...

bit

how is bandwidth typically measured

bits per second

Which of the following is a low-power, shorter range wireless technology that is intended to replace wired connectivity for accessories such as speakers or a mouse?

bluetooth

What are two recommendations for an organization that is implementing network device naming standards?

device names should be in a consistent format and each device should have a unique meaningful name

A network specialist has been hired to install a network in a company that assembles airplane engines. Because of the nature of the business, the area is highly affected by electromagnetic interference. Which type of network media should be recommended so that the data communication will not be affected by EMI?

fiber optic

Which type of cabling is immune to RFI and EFI?

fiber optic

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

fiber optic cable

Which type of wired media is used to carry digital information at very high speeds over long distances?

fiber optic cable

Connecting a unlike-devices, such as a computers to an Ethernet switch, requires what type of UTP Ethernet cable?

straight through

Which wireless technology is used on smart phones to transmit data to another device within very close proximity?

NFC

what is an example of a binary value?

a light switch

What allows digital devices to interconnect and transmit data?

a network

a smart phone uses web browser software to request and display a webpage. the smart phone is considered what type of computer?

client

Which type of data cable is used by television companies to carry data and video signals?

coaxial

What is the most common type of wired media used by TV companies to connect and carry signals to a set-top box within a home?

coaxial cable

Directly connecting like-devices, such as two computers, requires what type of UTP Ethernet cable?

crossover

When using your credit card to make purchases at several places, the credit card company can use this information to learn about your location and your preferences. This type of personal data is known as:

inferred data

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for choosing a network media?

the type of data that can be transmitted

what are two functions of an end device on a network?

they originate the data that flows through the network and they are the interface between humans and the communication network

What is the internet?

a network of networks

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

bluetooth

What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer application?

both host devices load a user interface and the same background service during the communication

Which of the following methods of signal transmission uses frequencies or pulses of light?

optical signals

A computer that has software installed to provide information such as email or web pages to other devices is known as a

server

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

server

what type of network allows computers in a home office or a remote office to connect to a corporate network?

small office home network

Which is the most common type of wired media to connect end devices to an Ethernet LAN?

twisted pair cable