Chapter 1 CCNA routing and Switching Q&A

Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology?

A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet.

Refer to the exhibit. Which set of devices contains only intermediary devices?

A, B, D, G

Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?

Applications can be accessed over the Internet by individual users or businesses using any device, anywhere in the world

Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?

Applications can be accessed over the Internet through a subscription.

Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.)​ Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.)​

DSL cable

Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.

DSL cable

What is a characteristic of circuit-switched networks?

If all circuits are busy, a new call cannot be placed

Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.

Intermediary devices direct the path of the data. Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.

What is the Internet?

It provides connections through interconnected global networks

Which tool provides real-time video and audio communication over the Internet so that businesses can conduct corporate meetings with participants from several remote locations?

TelePresence

Which statement describes a network that supports QoS?

The network provides predictable levels of service to different types of traffic.

2. What are two functions of intermediary devices on a network? (Choose two.

They direct data along alternate pathways when there is a link failure. They filter the flow of data, based on security settings

Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.

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

Which two statements about the relationship between LANs and WANs are true? (Choose two.

WANs connect LANs at slower speed bandwidth than LANs connect their internal end devices WANs are typically operated through multiple ISPs, but LANs are typically operated by single organizations or individuals.

Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth?

a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks

a route

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetwork

a router

. Which description correctly defines a converged network?

a single network channel capable of delivering multiple communication forms

Which expression accurately defines the term congestion?

a state where the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity

An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?

an intranet

What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user?

capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)

cellular satellite

Which term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity?

congestion

A ___________ network is capable of delivering voice, video, text, and graphics over the same communication channels

converged

A network administrator is implementing a policy that requires strong, complex passwords. Which data protection goal does this policy support

data confidentiality

A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose three.)

easy to create lacks centralized administration less cost to implement

Requiring strong, complex passwords is a practice that supports which network security goal?

ensuring data confidentiality

A user is implementing security on a small office network. Which two actions would provide the minimum security requirements for this network? (Choose two.)

implementing a firewall installing antivirus software

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

the Internet

1. What two criteria are used to help select network media? (Choose two.)

the distance the media can successfully carry a signal the environment where the media is to be installed

What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.)

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

What type of network traffic requires QoS?

video conferencing

Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?

wireless LAN