Network+ 8th Edition Chapter 2

10. When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network router?

a. An icon that has a hockey-puck shape with two arrows pointing inward and two arrows pointing outward.

3. What does a statement of work document do?

a. It documents in detail the work that must be completed for a particular object, and includes specifics such as tasks, deliverables, standards, payment schedule, and work timeline.

13. During termination of twisted pair cabling, what should be done to ensure minimal cross talk is introduced?

a. No more than 1 inch of the cable should be exposed.

24. What is NOT a TIA/EIA recognized cabling type that can be used for horizontal cabling?

a. RG-6 Coaxial

21. Where is a demarc located in relation to the structured cabling of an enterprise environment?

a. in the Main Distribution Frame (MDF)

1. A change coordinator functions as what type of manager?

a. project manager

19. In general, how much can a twisted-pair's cable be bent before data transmission may be impeded?

b. No more than four times the diameter of the cable.

6. Why should you not leave more than 1 inch of exposed cable before a twisted-pair termination?

b. The exposure of the cable can cause transmission interference between wires.

17. A dedicated telephone switch or virtual switching device that connects and manages calls within a private organization, and manages call connections that exit the network through a VoIP gateway, is known by what term?

b. VoIP PBX (private branch exchange)

12. What is the name of the GUI front end that is available for the Nmap utility?

b. Zenmap

16. In order to ensure that a cable is not affected by electromagnetic interference, how far away should the cable be from fluorescent lighting?

b. at least 3 feet

2. Your company is setting itself up to distribute software made by another company. What type of document should your company procure from the developing company?

b. master license agreement

5. What type of diagram is a graphical representation of a network's wired infrastructure?

b. wiring schematic

11. Which of the following is NOT a best practice when performing cable management?

c. Cable ties should be pulled tightly to keep cables from moving around in a bundle.

23. In a voice over IP setup (VoIP), what kind of device converts signals from a campus's analog phone equipment into IP data that can travel over a phone company's analog telephone lines?

c. VoIP gateway

25. What kind of document serves as a legally binding contract or part of a contract that defines, in plain language and in measurable terms, the aspects of a service provided to a customer?

c. service-level agreement

8. What component of the backbone runs between a building's floors and can be used to connect an MDF and IDF or multiple IDFs?

c. vertical cross connect

20. When planning horizontal cabling, what is the maximum allowable distance that can be used?

d. 100 meters

9. When creating network diagrams, what icon description typically represents a network switch?

d. An icon that is rectangular, which contains four arrows pointing in opposite directions.

18. What statement regarding main distribution frame or main distribution facilities is accurate?

d. The MDF is the centralized point of interconnection for an organization's LAN or WAN.

22. What component of enterprise level structured cabling serves as the location where an incoming network interface enters a building and connects with the building's backbone cabling?

d. entrance facility

15. Which of the following is a document that is sent as a request to vendors to submit a proposal for a product or service that your company wants to purchase?

d. request for proposal

14. Equipment data racks most commonly are a standard width of what measurement?

a. 19 inches

4. What statement accurately describes what a cable bend radius determines?

a. A cable bend radius is the radius of the maximum arc into which you can loop the cable without impairing data.

7. What statement correctly identifies the purpose of a software patch?

a. A software patch is a correction, improvement, or enhancement to software.