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Which type of mobile broadband service has maximum download rates of 300 Mbps and upload rates of 75 Mbps?

4G

Which type of communication protocol converts data into standard formats that can be used by applications?

Arrival

What type of Internet connection do you have when upload speed differs fro download speed?

Asymmetric

Which file sharing protocol distributes the role of a file server across a collection of dispersed computers?

BitTorrent

On a network, any device that stores or generates data is considered to be a(n) _____________

DTE

_______________ LANs are usually arranged in a star topology with computers wired to central switching circuitry that is incorporated in modern routers.

Ethernet

Which type of protocol provides a way to transfer files from one computer to another over and TCP/IP network such as a LAN or the Internet.

FTP

A communication port is a physical circuit through which data flows

False

A private IP address can be used to send data over the Internet

False

Data cannot flow over multiple networks that have different topologies

False

File sharing poses no real security risks

False

Most residential Internet connections outside the Chattanooga area are symmetrical

False

Most wireless LANs use licensed frequencies that require applying to the FCC for permission

False

The organization that supervises Internet addressing is ARPANET

False

Wireless connections use licensed frequencies that are available for public use

False

With wired connections, such as Ethernet, the rated speed and range are usually quite different to actual performance

False

DSL is an example of what type of Internet access?

Fixed

Which DCE would you use if you wanted to extend a wired network by adding more ports?

Hub

What organization is the top-level authority for supervising domain name requests?

ICANN

Internet addresses are controlled by which of the following protocols?

IP

Networks that form the Internet are maintained by who?

ISPs

________________ are designed to provide connectivity for devices within a limited area, typically within the premises of a home, office building, business, or school

LANs

Which type of network topology allows for redundant paths between devices that can be used to bypass failed devices?

Mesh

Which type of broadband Internet access involves using cellular data networks?

Mobile

Which type of network connects smart devices or consumer electronics within a range of about 30 feet (10 metres) and without the use of wires or cables

PAN

__________________ technology divides a message into several packets that can be routed independently to their destination

Packet switching

Which type of network topology connects a peripheral device directly to a host device?

Point-to-point

Which type of network topology connects multiple devices to a central device?

Star

Suppose you wanted to run a Web server of FTP server from your home. What type of IP address would you want?

Static

On a network, which protocol is responsible for dividing files into chunks, adding headers containing information for reassembling packets in their original order, and error checking?

TCP

Which network tier forms the Internet backbone?

Tier 1

A web site cannot be accessed by its domain name until the name is added to the domain name server lists

True

Connection speed is technically a measure of capacity

True

Dropbox is an example of a file hosting service

True

LANs use many of the same network technologies as the Internet

True

Many RFID and NFC tags contains no power source of their own and depend on the receiving device to provide the power for data exchange

True

Networks can be classified according to their size and geographic scope

True

Packet loss of less than 2% is required for acceptable streaming, gaming, Skype , and voice calls

True

The Internet is the world's largest WAN.

True

The most widespread wireless channels for communication networks are microwaves and RF signals.

True

UDP is faster than TCP but does not perform error checking

True

When interference affects a wireless signal, data must be re-transmitted.​

True

When setting up a Wi-Fi network, the router you select should support the fastest device you'll want to use on the network.

True

Wi-Fi signals may reach up to 300 feet from the router

True

You can access FTP servers with a browser

True

Which type of network cover a large geographical area and usually consists of several smaller networks, which might use different computer platforms and network technologies

WAN

The bandwidth of a channel that carries digital data is usually measured in _________________

bits per second

Which type of cables are used for high-capacity trunk lines that provide main routes for telephone, cable and Internet communicatons?

fiber-optic cables

Which of the following is an advantage of wired connection?

more secure, more dependable, faster speeds

Which of the following is an example of a DCE?

router, modem, hub


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