CCNA CH 1 Flashcards
- A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose three.)
easy to create
Lacks centralized administration
Less cost
- Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?
A router
- What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.)
the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
the environment where the selected medium is to be installed
- Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.)
Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.
Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.
- What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)
They originate the data that flows through the network.
They are the interface between humans and the communication network.
- Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?
Wireless LAN
- An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?
An intranet
- Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.)
DSL
Cable
- Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)
Cellular
Satellite
- Which term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity?
Congestion
- Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth?
A measure of the data carrying capacity of media
- Which networking trend involves the use of personal tools and devices for accessing resources on a business or campus network?
BYOD
- What is a characteristic of a converged network?
it delivers data, voice, and video over the same network infrastructure
- Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?
Applications can be accessed over the Internet by individual users or businesses using any device, anywhere in the world.
- Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology?
A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet.
- What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user?
capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft
- A user is implementing security on a small office network. Which two actions would provide the minimum security requirements for this network? (Choose two.)
Implementing a firewall
Installing antivirus software
- What is the Internet?
It provides connections through interconnected global networks
- What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?
The internet
- What type of network traffic requires QoS?
Video conferencing
- A network administrator is implementing a policy that requires strong, complex passwords. Which data protection goal does this policy support?
Data confidentiality
- What are two characteristics of a scalable network? (Choose two.)
Grows in size without impacting exiting users
Suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion
- Which two statements about the relationship between LANs and WANs are true? (Choose two.)
WANs connect LANs at slower speed bandwidth than LANs connect their internal end devices.
WANs are typically operated through multiple ISPs, but LANs are typically operated by single organizations or individuals.
- Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.) Which two Internet solutions provide an always-on, high-bandwidth connection to computers on a LAN? (Choose two.)
DSL
Cable
