Question 1

Small home networks, campus networks, and business networks likely use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

Accepted Answer

A)   radio frequency
B)   microwave signals
C)   infrared
D)   BluetoothE) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 2

What are the advantages to sharing networked hardware? What are the advantages to sharing networked software? What are some disadvantages to connecting a computer to a network? Is it safe to be connected to a network?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A(n)  ____ is a device that links two or more nodes of a wired network.

Accepted Answer

A)   modem
B)   hub
C)   bridge
D)   adapterE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A(n)  ____ is a collection of trusted networked computers that automatically share files and folders.

Accepted Answer

A)   configuration cluster
B)   homegroup
C)   authenticated aggregate
D)   router groupE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

A network provides authorized users access to networked peripheral devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Of the following, which is the fastest type of Internet connection?

Accepted Answer

A)   dial-up
B)   voiceband
C)   DSL
D)   cableE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A(n)  ____ address is a physical address assigned to a network interface card when it is manufactured.

Accepted Answer

A)   IP
B)   DHCIP
C)   MAC
D)   TCP/IPE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A(n) workgroup is a group of computers that communicate with each other to share resources on a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

____ determines how fast data travels over a network.

Accepted Answer

A)   Broadband
B)   Downstream speed
C)   Protocols
D)   BandwidthE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

The accompanying figure shows the ____ method of connecting a printer to a network.

Accepted Answer

A)   one-computer
B)   direct-to-router
C)   print-server
D)   direct-to-printerE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

A(n)  ____ helps you log into the right network and provides a level of security.

Accepted Answer

A)   NIC
B)   NSP
C)   SSID
D)   TCPE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Drive ____ assigns a drive letter to a storage device located on a network computer.

Accepted Answer

A)   mapping
B)   naming
C)   routing
D)   tracingE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 13

A(n)  ____ is a data communications network that connects PCs within a limited area.

Accepted Answer

A)   LAN
B)   WAN
C)   MAN
D)   PANE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 14

Most routers are shipped with a predefined SSID set by the manufacturer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 15

A(n)  ____ connection is a high-speed, digital, always-on Internet access technology that uses phone lines to transport data.

Accepted Answer

A)   dial-up
B)   DSL
C)   ISP
D)   ISDNE) B) and C)
F) A) and C) B

Question 16

The range of Wi-Fi network coverage is called a Wi-Fi hotspot .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true about the speed of data transfer over the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A)   Upstream speed is usually faster than downstream speed.
B)   The connection speeds offered by ISPs differ depending on the type of service you subscribe to.
C)   Links are susceptible to interference.
D)   DSL is a broadband system.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

A(n)  ____ is a public high-speed network capable of voice and data transmission within a range of 50 miles.

Accepted Answer

A)   LAN
B)   WAN
C)   MAN
D)   PANE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Large corporate networks and the Internet backbone use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

Accepted Answer

A)   radio frequency
B)   microwave signals
C)   infrared
D)   BluetoothE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Portia is researching wireless Internet connections for her computer. Portia learns that ____ is a fixed wireless standard that uses antennas mounted on towers.

Accepted Answer

A)   satellite service
B)   portable Internet access
C)   WiMAX
D)   Wi-FiE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: Networks and Connecting to the Internet

Small home networks, campus networks, and business networks likely use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

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What are the advantages to sharing networked hardware? What are the advantages to sharing networked software? What are some disadvantages to connecting a computer to a network? Is it safe to be connected to a network?

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A(n) ____ is a device that links two or more nodes of a wired network.

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A(n) ____ is a collection of trusted networked computers that automatically share files and folders.

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A network provides authorized users access to networked peripheral devices.

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Of the following, which is the fastest type of Internet connection?

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A(n) ____ address is a physical address assigned to a network interface card when it is manufactured.

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A(n) workgroup is a group of computers that communicate with each other to share resources on a network.

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____ determines how fast data travels over a network.

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The accompanying figure shows the ____ method of connecting a printer to a network.

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A(n) ____ helps you log into the right network and provides a level of security.

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Drive ____ assigns a drive letter to a storage device located on a network computer.

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A(n) ____ is a data communications network that connects PCs within a limited area.

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Most routers are shipped with a predefined SSID set by the manufacturer.

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A(n) ____ connection is a high-speed, digital, always-on Internet access technology that uses phone lines to transport data.

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The range of Wi-Fi network coverage is called a Wi-Fi hotspot .

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Which of the following is NOT true about the speed of data transfer over the Internet?

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A(n) ____ is a public high-speed network capable of voice and data transmission within a range of 50 miles.

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Large corporate networks and the Internet backbone use ____ signals to transport data wirelessly.

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Portia is researching wireless Internet connections for her computer. Portia learns that ____ is a fixed wireless standard that uses antennas mounted on towers.

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