CCNA Chapter 1 Test

32. Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology? New "smart" electrical cabling is used to extend an existing home LAN. A home LAN is installed without the use of physical cabling. A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet. Wireless access points use powerline adapters to distribute data through the home LAN.

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

9. Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing? A business can connect directly to the Internet without the use of an ISP. Devices can connect to the Internet through existing electrical wiring. Investment in new infrastructure is required in order to access the cloud. Applications can be accessed over the Internet through a subscription.

Applications can be accessed over the Internet through a subscription.

4. Fill in the blank. The acronym ______________ refers to the trend of end users being able to use their personal devices to access the business network and resources.

BYOD

28. Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.) cellular DSL satellite cable dial-up telephone

DSL* cable*

11. What is a characteristic of circuit-switched networks? A single message can be broken into multiple message blocks that are transmitted through multiple circuits simultaneously. If all circuits are busy, a new call cannot be placed. If a circuit fails, the call will be forwarded on a new path. Circuit-switched networks can dynamically learn and use redundant circuits.

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

25. Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.) Intermediary devices generate data content. Intermediary devices alter data content. Intermediary devices direct the path of the data. Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network. Intermediary devices initiate the encapsulation process.

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

17. 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? wiki instant messaging weblog TelePresence

TelePresence

14. Which statement describes a network that supports QoS? Data sent over the network is not altered in transmission. The fewest possible devices are affected by a failure. The network provides predictable levels of service to different types of traffic. The network should be able to expand to keep up with user demand.

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

26. What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.) They originate the data that flows through the network.* They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures. They filter the flow of data to enhance security. They are the interface between humans and the communication network. They provide the channel over which the network message travels.

They are the interface between humans and the communication network.*

3. What are two functions of intermediary devices on a network? (Choose two.) They are the primary source and providers of information and services to end devices. They form the interface between the human network and the underlying communication network. They direct data along alternate pathways when there is a link failure. They run applications that support collaboration for business. They filter the flow of data, based on security settings.

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

18. Which two statements about the relationship between LANs and WANs are true? (Choose two.) Both LANs and WANs connect end devices. WANs are typically operated through multiple ISPs, but LANs are typically operated by single organizations or individuals. WANs connect LANs at slower speed bandwidth than LANs connect their internal end devices. The Internet is a WAN. WANs must be publicly-owned, but LANs can be owned by either public or private entities.

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

7. Drag and drop Match the form of network communication with its description. (Not all options are used.) Match the description to the form of network communication. (Not all options are used.) wiki Social media instant messaging podcast Web pages that groups of people can edit and view together -> Interactive websites where people created and share user-generated content with friends and family -> real-time communication of between two or more people -> an audio-based medium that allows people to deliver their recordings to a wide audience ->

Web pages that groups of people can edit and view together -> wiki Interactive websites where people created and share user-generated content with friends and family -> Social media real-time communication of between two or more people -> instant messaging an audio-based medium that allows people to deliver their recordings to a wide audience -> podcast

19. Which three network tools provide the minimum required security protection for home users? (Choose three.) antivirus software antispyware software an intrusion prevention system powerline networking a firewall access control lists

a firewall antivirus software antispyware software

30. Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth? a method of limiting the impact of a hardware or software failure on the network a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media a state where the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity a set of techniques to manage the utilization of network resources

a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media*

16. Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks? a web server a DSL modem a router a firewall

a router

5. Which description correctly defines a converged network? a network that allows users to interact directly with each other over multiple channels a network that is limited to exchanging character-based information a dedicated network with separate channels for video and voice services a single network channel capable of delivering multiple communication forms

a single network channel capable of delivering multiple communication forms

21. Which expression accurately defines the term congestion? a method of limiting the impact of a hardware or software failure on the network a set of techniques to manage the utilization of network resources a state where the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity* a measure of the data carrying capacity of the network

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

27. 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 the Internet an extranet a local area network

an intranet*

36. Fill in the blank. The acronym ____________________ refers to the policy that allows employees to use their personal devices in the business office to access the network and other resources.

byod

1. Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.) cellular DSL satellite cable dial-up telephone

cable

33. What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user? denial of service to your email server replication of worms and viruses in your computer capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft spyware that leads to spam emails

capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft*

10. Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.) cellular dialup satellite DSL dedicated leased line

cellular satellite

23. Which term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity? optimization congestion convergence synchronization

congestion*

35. Fill in the blank A ___________________ network is capable of delivering voice, video, text, and graphics over the same communication channels.

converged

31. A network administrator is implementing a policy that requires strong, complex passwords. Which data protection goal does this policy support? data integrity data quality data confidentiality data redundancy

data confidentiality*

12. Requiring strong, complex passwords is a practice that supports which network security goal? maintaining communication integrity ensuring redundancy ensuring data confidentiality ensuring reliability of access

ensuring data confidentiality

34. 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 a wireless network installing antivirus software implementing an intrusion detection system adding a dedicated intrusion prevention device

implementing a firewall* installing antivirus software*

24. 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.) better security easy to create better device performance when acting as both client and server lacks centralized administration less cost to implement scalable

lacks centralized administration* less cost to implement* easy to create*

8. Drag and drop Match each definition to the corresponding security goal. (Not all options are used.) Match the definition to the security goal. (Not all options are used.) maintaining integrity -> ensuring confidentiality -> ensuring availability ->

maintaining integrity -> the assurance that the information has not been altered during transmission ensuring confidentiality -> only the intended recipients can access and read the data ensuring availability -> the assurance of timely and reliable access to data

6. Match each characteristic to its corresponding internet conectivity type. (Not all options are used) Not suited for heavily wooded areas typically has very low bandwidth splits the access line into three signals uses coaxial cable as a medium satellite -> dialup telephone -> DSL -> cable ->

satellite -> Not suited for heavily wooded areas dialup telephone -> typically has very low bandwidth DSL -> splits the access line into three signals cable -> uses coaxial cable as a medium

2. What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping? a local area network the Internet an extranet an intranet

the Internet

13. 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 the cost of the end devices utilized in the network the number of intermediary devices installed in the network the types of data that need to be prioritized

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

22. What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.) the types of data that need to be prioritized the cost of the end devices utilized in the network the number of intermediary devices installed in the network the environment where the selected medium is to be installed the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal

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

29. What type of network traffic requires QoS? email on-line purchasing video conferencing wiki

video conferencing*

20. 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? intranet wired LAN wireless LAN extranet wireless WAN

wireless LAN