ITNW 1425: Module 2

Which scenario describes a peer-to-peer network? Users access shared files from a file server. A user visits a webpage on the company web site. A user has shared a printer attached to the workstation. Users print documents from a network printer that has a built-in NIC.

A user has shared a printer attached to the workstation.

What is a service that provides an internet data signal on the same network that delivers broadcast television and phone service? Cable internet Cellular data plan Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Guest access

Cable internet

What is an internet service that uses mobile phone networks to transmit data? Cable internet Cellular data plan Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Guest access

Cellular data plan

A smartphone uses web browser software to request and display a web page. The smartphone is considered what type of computer? client server requester smart host

Client

A home user is looking for an ISP connection that provides high speed digital transmission over regular phone lines. What ISP connection type should be used? DSL dial-up satellite cell modem cable modem

DSL

What is a service that provides high bandwidth, always on, connection using existing land-line telephone wires? Cable internet Cellular data plan Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Guest access

Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)

What is a characteristic of a peer-to-peer application? Each device using the application provides a user interface and runs a background service. Each device can act both as a client and a server, but not simultaneously. The resources required for the application are centralized. One device is designated a server and one device is designated a client for all communications and services.

Each device using the application provides a user interface and runs a background service.

What is an advantage of the peer-to-peer network model? scalability high level of security ease of setup centralized administration

Ease of setup

Which device is an intermediary device? firewall PC server smart device

Firewall

What type of network is defined by two computers that can both send and receive requests for resources? enterprise client/server peer-to-peer campus

Peer-to-peer

A network where two computers are communicating with each other as both a client and as a server is known as a: client-to-server network client-to-client network server-to-server network peer-to-peer network

Peer-to-peer network

Which term correctly describes the function of an ISP? responsible for managing local networks responsible for the maintenance of SOHO networks responsible for providing the link between a private network and the internet. responsible for providing security on private networks

Responsible for providing the link between a private network and the internet.

What type of internet connection would be best for a residence in a remote area without mobile phone coverage or wired connectivity? dial-up cellular satellite DSL

Satellite

A computer that has software installed to provide information such as email or web pages to other devices is known as a: client server smartphone smart host

Server

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

Server

Rosalía works as a community health worker in Rio Claro, Brazil. Most of her time is spent making home visits to provide primary care to people in her community. However, she requires internet access to maintain her patient records and provide videoconferencing with a doctor, when needed. What end device and media type does Rosalía most likely use? (Choose two.) router tablet desktop computer WAN media LAN media wireless media

Tablet, wireless media

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 originate the data that flows through the network.

Eilert recently got a job with a computer support services company in his hometown of Falun, Sweden. A customer has asked for someone to come connect their home network to the internet. They only have a cable modem. Which of the following intermediary devices would Eilert most likely take with him to the job? multilayer switch firewall appliance wireless router desktop computer LAN switch

Wireless router

Marjani lives on a farm several kilometers outside of Msolwa, Tanzania. Which of the following end devices is she most likely to use to connect to the internet? (Choose two.) smartphone network printer telepresence endpoint wireless tablet wireless router

Wireless tablet, smartphone