Core 1: Networking Flashcards
A device designed to filter and transfer IP packets between dissimilar types of computer networks is called a:
- Proxy
- Hub
- Switch
- Router
Router
Which device improves network performance by dividing a given network segment into separate collision domains?
- Hub
- Repeater
- Switch
- Router
Switch
A network switch with configuration features that can be modified via a user interface is a:
- Virtual switch
- Multilayer switch
- PoE switch
- Managed switch
Managed switch
An infrastructure device designed for connecting wireless/wired client devices to a network is known as a(n):
- Captive portal
- Access Point (AP)
- Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)
- Active hub
Access Point (AP)
Software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet and either blocks it or allows it to pass through depending on the applied configuration settings is called:
- Antivirus
- Firewall
- NAC
- Antispyware
Firewall
Which of the following is a computer hardware component designed to enable network access?
- CPU
- PSU
- NIC
- GPU
NIC
Which of the following is a simple network device that amplifies a received signal so it can be transmitted over greater distance without loss of quality?
- Patch panel
- Multiplexer
- Repeater
- Passive hub
Repeater
The main disadvantage of using this device is its negative impact on network performance, resulting from the fact that any incoming signal on any of its ports is re-created and sent out on any connected ports.
- Router
- Switch
- Bridge
- Hub
Hub
Network connections implemented with the use of a cable modem take advantage of: (Select 3 answers)
- Cabling that carries TV signals
- Telephone lines
- Coaxial cabling
- Shared bandwidth
- Twisted-pair copper cabling
- Dedicated bandwidth
- Cabling that carries TV signals
- Coaxial cabling
- Shared bandwidth
Which of the following describe characteristics of DSL modems? (Select 3 answers)
- Dedicated bandwidth
- Cabling that carries TV signals
- Shared bandwidth
- Twisted-pair copper cabling
- Telephone lines
- Coaxial cabling
- Dedicated bandwidth
- Twisted-pair copper cabling
- Telephone lines
Which of the following describe the features of a network bridge? (Select 3 answers)
- Forwarding decisions made in hardware (ASIC)
- Newer and more effective type of network device in comparison to network switch
- Typically capable of connecting more network segments than switch (more physical ports)
- Forwarding decisions made in software
- Typically capable of connecting fewer network segments than switch (fewer physical ports)
- Older and less effective type of network device in comparison to network switch
- Forwarding decisions made in software
- Typically capable of connecting fewer network segments than switch (fewer physical ports)
- Older and less effective type of network device in comparison to network switch
What are the characteristic traits of a network switch? (Select all that apply)
- Forwarding decisions made in hardware (ASIC)
- Typically capable of connecting more network segments than bridge (more physical ports)
- Older and less effective type of network device in comparison to network bridge
- Forwarding decisions made in software
- Sometimes referred to as multiport bridge
- Newer and more effective type of network device in comparison to network bridge
- Typically capable of connecting fewer network segments than bridge (fewer physical ports)
- Forwarding decisions made in hardware (ASIC)
- Typically capable of connecting more network segments than bridge (more physical ports)
- Sometimes referred to as multiport bridge
- Newer and more effective type of network device in comparison to network bridge
A simple device consisting of multiple connector blocks and ports used for cable management is a:
- Media converter
- Demarc
- Main Distribution Frame (MDF)
- Patch panel
Patch panel
Which of the following is a dedicated device designed to supply power to PoE equipment?
- Inverter
- Power Supply Unit (PSU)
- Injector
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
Injector
