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MTA 1st
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119
Computer Networking
11th Grade
01/27/2014

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Term

Which command displays whether or not a computer is DHCP-enabled?

 
Definition

(D) - IPCONFIG /ALL

Term

Which option describes the term, EIA?

 
Definition
C - Electronics Industries Alliance
Term

Which information pertains to the Teredo protocol? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

B -Known as 6to4 conversion

 

C -Encapsulates IPv6 packets within IPv4 datagrams

 

D -Grants IPv6 connectivity to nodes behind IPv4 devices

Term

Which are characteristics of managed switches? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

 

A - Will have an IP address

 

D - Give users full administrative control

F -More expensive than unmanaged switches

G -Must have a managed switch to create a VLAN

Term

Which network is a commonly used access method in homes and offices?

 
Definition
B - Star network
Term

A mesh network is self-_________.

 
Definition
A - healing
Term

Which medium allows a user to create a private network from one location to another?

 
Definition
A - ISDN
Term

Routing __________ are used to determine the default route the data packets will take.

 
Definition
B - protocols
Term

Which telephone service runs at 2.048 Mbps?

 
Definition
B - E1
Term

What is IPSec?

 
Definition

D -A protocol suite for securing Internet Protocol communications

Term

Which option defines a switch?

 
Definition
A - A bridge with a number of ports
Term

TCP provides which type of control?

 
Definition
B - Flow
Term

 Which are functions of packet switching? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Most common form of data exchange


 

D -Transmissions are broken into smaller non-fixed length pieces and individually transmitted

Term

Packets are part of which layer in the OSI model?

 
Definition
C - 3
Term

A/An __________ switch is considered to be less intelligent.

 
Definition

D -unmanaged

Term

Which are sets of rules that direct the way computers exchange information?

 
Definition

D -Protocols

Term

Which are causes of wireless network outages? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Inside larger buildings

B -Nearby water sources

C -Harsh weather conditions

D -Obstructions from geography

E -Limits of service provider coverage area

Term

__________ are hardware or software devices that interchange data packets between computer networks.

 
Definition
A - Routers
Term

__________ provides high-speed networking over ordinary telephone lines.

 
Definition
B - DSL
Term

Which options are included with the physical design of network topologies? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

 

A - The actual devices
B - The cabling of the devices
C - The location of the devices
Term

Which define the capabilities of a VLAN? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

C - Can virtually create broadcast domains

E - Can group users that need additional security

 
Term

The ___________ segments of layer 4 are encapsulated into packets.

 
Definition

C - TCP/UDP

Term

Which option defines NAT?

 
Definition

C -Network Address Translation

Term

Which option is the first wireless networking standard created by the IEEE?

 
Definition

C -802.11

Term

Click the Exhibit button. Which option represents the router?

 
Definition

D -Option D

Term

Students passing notes in a classroom are similar to which network devices?

 
Definition

B -Nodes

Term

The frame header will consist of which two elements?

 
Definition

C -MAC source address

D -MAC destination address

Term

Which items may be used to provide communication security? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Firewalls

C -Security zones

E -Virtual private networks

 
Term

Which are the correct methods to shorten an IPv6 address? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

B -Any number can be omitted once
D -One instance of consecutive zeros can be replaced with a double colon 

Term

Which is DSL's main competition for Internet providers?

 
Definition

D -Cable Internet access

Term

Which is another name for a subnet mask?

 
Definition
C - Network mask
Term

Which is the number of networks a router will always be connected to?

 
Definition
B - 2
Term

Data straight-through cables are used to connect which items to the OSI?

 
Definition
C - Nodes
Term

Which network access method is considered the most reliable?

 
Definition

D -Mesh network

Term

MTA exams may be taken from any location, including the student's home.

 
Definition

False

 
Term

Unshielded twisted-pair cable is the most common because it is the most __________.

 
Definition

D -inexpensive

Term

In dynamic routing, the best route to a destination is known as a/an __________.

 
Definition

C -metric

Term

Routing protocols control the ___________ of information between routers so the routers can select the proper path for traffic.

 
Definition

D -exchange

Term

Which option is a cause of collision domains?

 
Definition
A - Data is being sent on a shared medium
Term

Which are uses of the layer 2 switches? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition
A - ATM
B - Ethernet
D -Fiberoptic cables

Term

A __________ network is two or more systems interlinked to allow for communications.

 
Definition

C - computer

Term

Which are advantages of a wired LAN? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Security

C -Built with inexpensive hardware

 

D -Superior speed and performance

Term

Which options were created by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition
Term

Segments are specific to which layer of the OSI model?

 
Definition

D -4

Term

Which segments constitute a frame? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Frame header

D -Frame sequence check

 
Term

The data rate of a computer network connection is measured in units of _______________.

 
Definition
B - bits per second
Term

Which method is used to transmit data in fiber optic cables?

 
Definition
B - LED light pulses
Term

Which medium creates internetworks?

 
Definition

A -Router

Term

Which method is favored for allocating IP addresses?

 
Definition
A - DHCP
Term

Which type of wireless LAN requires more equipment?

 
Definition

D -Infrastructure

 
Term

Which is the most common type of networking cable?

 
Definition

B -UTP

Term

A virtual computer is a separately purchased piece of hardware used to install server applications.

 
Definition

False

 
Term

Which are knowledge recommendations for the Networking Fundamentals exam? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -General computer skills

C -Foundational knowledge of the exam domains

D -Some experience with technologies such as Windows Server, network management tools, and DNS

 
Term

Which are benefits of using a T3 phone line? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition
B - 672 channels
Term

RRAS can be used for which connections? Choose all that apply

Definition

A -LAN to LAN

C -WAN to LAN

D -LAN to WAN

F -WAN to WAN

 
Term

Which was the first instance of Ethernet cables used in 10Base-5 and 10Base-2 networks?

 
Definition

A -Coaxial

Term

A VPN may be used for which purposes? Choose all that apply.

Definition

A -Create wide area network links

B -Connect wireless clients to public hotspots

C -Create remote connections to corporate offices

Term

What is the function of wireless modulation?

 
Definition

C -Makes voice band and radio band frequencies work together

Term

 

__________ establishes a dedicated circuit for the duration of the transmission.

 
Definition

C -Circuit switching

Term

Which are examples of interchangeable terms used to describe computer network design? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Internet engineering

B -Network engineering

E -Communications engineering

Term
__________ networks are networks that are created without the use of wires.
Definition

D -Wireless telecommunications

 
Term

APIPA is used when no DHCP server is present.

 
Definition
True
Term

Which are benefits of T1? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -High speed

C -High bandwidth

D -24 channels running at 64 Kbps each

 
Term
Click, in the correct order, the layers in which a user transmits data.
Definition

1:A local file on a computer used to map IP addresses to domain names

2:A computer that uses a name-service protocol to map an IP address to a name

3:A server used for the name conversion process, used for fully qualified domain names

4:Used only in a Microsoft Windows network for NetBIOS name mapping to IP address

Term

Which is the function of a DNS server?

 
Definition
C -A server used for the name conversion process, used for fully qualified domain names
Term

A hub is used to connect __________.

 
Definition
C -network segments
Term

Routers are not used for wireless networks.

 
Definition

False

 
Term

The DoD model is the same as the OSI model.

 
Definition

False

 
Term

Which options can be configured through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Domain name

C -DNS server address

D -Time server address

F -Default gateway address

 
Term
Which item is necessary for computers and routers to communicate with others?
Definition
A -IP address
Term

Which organization works to establish global standards for communications and information exchange?

 
Definition

 

C -ISO

Term

A layer 2 switch is a device that processes and routes data at the __________ of the OSI model.

 
Definition
B -data-link layer
Term

Transmission speed is the rate data moves across which type of channel?

 
Definition
D -Communication
Term

Which technology is used by Windows systems for connections into a Microsoft network?

 
Definition
C -RRAS
Term

Transmission speed is known by which other name?

 
Definition
A -Bandwidth
Term

Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are examples of __________.

 
Definition
B -social media
Term

To set up a wireless network, a __________ is required.

 
Definition
A -router
Term

Which is the most important device within a perimeter network?

 
Definition
C -Firewall
Term

TCP handles the higher-level protocols in an Internet Protocol set.

 
Definition

False

 
Term

Which technology is used to hide the IP addresses of the internal LAN systems from external LAN systems in a home or office network?

 
Definition

 

D -NAT

 
Term

Which column in statistics using the PATHPING command shows packets lost in transit?

 
Definition
B -6
Term

Which is another name for a perimeter Network?

 
Definition

D -Demilitarized zone

 
Term

Where is E1 available?

 
Definition
C -Europe
Term

The __________ layer determines which application on the receiving side will respond to data going up in the OSI model.

 
Definition
B -transport
Term
Wired local area networks are based on a technology known as ___________.
Definition
C -Ethernet
Term

__________ is a number randomly assigned to a computer or network device by a DHCP server.

 
Definition

D -Dynamic IP address

 
Term

Which are common forms of network media connections? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Coaxial

B -Wireless

E -Fiber optics

F -Twisted-pair

 
Term

Which is a database of information that routers have discovered from other routers?

 
Definition

D -Routing table

 
Term

Which steps are taken by DHCP when a computer starts? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -IP offer

B -IP request

D -IP discovery

G -IP acknowledgement

 
Term

Which cables are resistant to electromagnetic interference? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

B -STP

E -Coaxial

 
Term

 

What is a MAC address?

 
Definition

D -A unique identifier assigned to network interfaces

 
Term
How many layers are in the OSI model?
Definition

D -7

 
Term

Data straight-through cables are used to connect nodes to which OSI levels? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -1

B -2

C -3

Term

IP addresses can be configured automatically and manually.

 
Definition
True
Term

Which are options of different routers? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Static

B -Dynamic

Term
Which are the two types of wireless LANs?
Definition

C -Peer-to-peer

D -Infrastructure

 
Term

Which two groups define a network address?

 
Definition

A -Host address

D -Network address

 
Term

Which is not allowed by an APIPA address if no default gateway is configured?

 
Definition
B -Internet access
Term

Which is the correct definition for the term, ISDN?

 
Definition

D -Integrated Services Digital Network

 
Term

Over how many meters can Ethernet run while using a coaxial cable?

 
Definition

D -500

 
Term

Which type of routing learns routes automatically from other routes in a network?

 
Definition

B -Dynamic

 
Term

Which is the greatest disadvantage with wireless connections?

 
Definition

D -Susceptible to EMI

 
Term

Which are examples of data sharing? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -Music downloads

D -Connecting to network files

E -Connecting to centralized servers

F -Connecting to Internet-based servers

 
Term

Which is the directly connected route or default route for any router?

 
Definition
D -Default gateway
Term

A firewall is known as a/an __________ device.

 
Definition
C -perimeter
Term

What is the purpose of MAC tables?

 
Definition

D -Make the decision where data frames will be forwarded

 
Term

In order to connect to a VPN, the user needs to have a/an __________.

 
Definition
B -domain name
Term

Which is the meaning of the term, LAN?

 
Definition
B -Local area network
Term

A VLAN is recommended after how many devices are connected to a single LAN?

 
Definition
C -200
Term
Matching Network Topologies
Definition

Star Topology - Option A

Mesh Topology - Option B

Ring Topology - Option C

Bus (Line) Topology - Option D 

Term

A computer is more secure when there are not active connections present.

 
Definition
True
Term

Wireless bridging is a forwarding technique used in a packet-switched computer network.

 
 
Definition

True

 
Term

On which level of the OSI model is wireless telecommunication implemented?

 
Definition
A -Physical layer
Term

Which factors explain the rarity of STP cable use? Choose all that apply.

 
Definition

A -High cost

C -Difficult to install

Term
Wireless network messages are more susceptible to eavesdropping than wired networks.
Definition
True
Term

IPSec protects data flow between a pair of __________.

 
Definition
A -hosts
Term

Where is STP cable primarily used?

 
Definition
A -China
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