Network+ Essentials Chapter 1 test questions

Which term identifies a computer that enables resource sharing by other computers on the same network? a. Subnode b. Host c. Node d. NIC

B) Host

Clients on a client/server network share their resources directly with each other.

F

The simplest form of a network is a client/server network.

F

True or False: A client/server network is the simplest network model

False

True or False: A common way to share resources on a client/server network is by modifying the file-sharing controls via the computer's operating system.

False

True or False: The oldest and still most frequently used network communications services are print services

False

A network that is larger than a LAN and connects clients and servers from multiple buildings is known as a(n) ____.

MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

A(n) ____ server may also be known as simply an access server

Remote Access

The functions provided by a network are usually referred to as network ____.

Services

The term ____ refers to those skills that are not easily measurable

Soft Skills

Hands-on experience to improve networking hardware and software skills is important when attempting to enter the networking field.

T

To prepare to enter the networking field, a student should master a number of general networking technologies.

T

Very large peer-to-peer networks have emerged to take advantage of the Internet

T

True or False: Before networks, transferring data via floppy disks was the only possible way to share data.

True

True or False: Configuration and optimization of routers and switches is a skill currently in high demand

True

Suppose you wanted to share documents among several computers in your household in a peer-to-peer fashion. You could do that by properly configuring which of the following types of software?

a peer-to-peer fashion. You could do that by properly configuring which of the following types of software? b. Desktop operating system software

In which of the following environments would a MAN be most appropriate?

a. A corporate headquarters connecting its five buildings across a small campus

Security is a concern when using remote access servers on a network because:

a. Access servers enable computers to dial in to a network and obtain access to its resources, thereby exposing the network to the outside world.

Which of the following is an example of a mail service?

a. Exchanging messages between mail servers on different networks

Distributing data transfer activity equally over several devices or components belongs to which category of network management services?

a. Load balancing

Match each item with a statement below: a. NIC (network interface card) f. transmission media b. backbone g. addressing c. client h. data packets d. protocol i. topology e. workstation The device inside a computer that connects a computer to the network media

a. NIC

What device connects a client computer to a network's medium, such as a wire?

a. Network interface card

The phenomenon of offering multiple types of communications services on the same network is known as ____. a. convergence c. divergence b. unified communications d. multi-communications

a. convergence

Hardware diagnosis and failure alert are handled by ____. a. management services c. access services b. communication services d. Internet services

a. management services

Dependability is a characteristic of ____. a. soft skills c. technical skills b. network communications d. network servers

a. soft skills

Which of the following is an advantage of using a client/server network over using a peer-to-peer network?

b. A client/server network allows for easier expansion.

Which of the following is an example of a network management service?

b. Alerting the network administrator when a critical connectivity device fails

A ____ network connects clients and servers from multiple buildings. a. NAN c. WAN b. MAN d. TAN

b. MAN

____ provide a Web-based client for checking e-mail. a. Web servers c. File servers b. Mail servers d. Access servers

b. Mail servers

Which of the following network topologies is most common on today's networks?

b. Star

The physical layout of nodes on a network is known as the network's:

b. Topology

Match each item with a statement below: a. NIC (network interface card) f. transmission media b. backbone g. addressing c. client h. data packets d. protocol i. topology e. workstation The part of a network to which segments and significant shared devices connect

b. backbone

Which of the following is an advantage of using a peer-to-peer network over using a client/server network?

c. A peer-to-peer network is easier to set up.

What organization sponsors the CCNA and CCIE certifications?

c. Cisco

Which of the following describes the combination of voice (such as telephone), video, and data signals sent over the same network?

c. Convergence

How can a server tell the difference between many clients on a network?

c. Each is identified by a unique network address.

What is the term used to describe a discrete unit of data that is sent from one node to another over the network?

c. Packet

Which of the following is one function of a network protocol?

c. To ensure that data arrives at its destination in the proper sequence

Which network model ensures that no computer on the network has more authority than another? a. client/server c. peer-to-peer b. stand alone d. distributed

c. peer-to-peer

____ services allow remote users to connect to the network. a. File c. Management b. Print d. Access

d. Access

The first services widely used by networks were:

d. File and print services

1. Which of the following distinguishes peer-to-peer networks from client/server networks?

d. In peer-to-peer networks, no single computer has more authority than another, by default.

What is the primary function of a file server on a network?

d. It manages access and use of shared applications and data.

Which statement describes an advantage of networks? a. Networks require decentralized management. b. Isolating network devices decreases costs. c. Isolating network devices allows implementation of the sneakernet file sharing method. d. Networks enable multiple users to share resources.

d. Networks enable multiple users to share resources.

On most LANs, a computer acting as a server differs from a computer acting as a client in which of the following ways? (Choose two answers.)

d. The server would run a different operating system than the client. e. The server would possess greater processing power than the client.

A ____ is a specialized device that allows multiple networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data. a. segment c. node b. host d. connectivity device

d. connectivity device

A ____ facilitates communication and resource sharing between other computers on the network. a. servlet c. personal computer b. workstation d. server

d. server

Match each item with a statement below: a. NIC (network interface card) f. transmission media b. backbone g. addressing c. client h. data packets d. protocol i. topology e. workstation A personal computer which may or may not be connected to a network.

e. workstation

Match each item with a statement below: a. NIC (network interface card) f. transmission media b. backbone g. addressing c. client h. data packets d. protocol i. topology e. workstation The scheme for assigning a unique identifying number to every node on the network.

g. addressing

Match each item with a statement below: a. NIC (network interface card) f. transmission media b. backbone g. addressing c. client h. data packets d. protocol i. topology e. workstation The physical layout of a computer network

i. topology