CSS Flashcards

1
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a _ is a set of computer or devices connected to each other with the ability to exchange data.

A

computer network

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2
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is the arrangement of the elements of a communication network?

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Network topology

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3
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It is usually a small network constrained to small geographic area.

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Local area network (LAN)

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4
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A computer network in which the computers connected may be far apart, generally having a radius of half a mile or more.

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wide area network (WAN)

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5
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is a wireless distribution method for two or more devices that use high-frequency radio waves and often include an access

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Wireless Local Area Network or WLAN

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6
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The term is applied to the interconnection of networks in a city into a single larger network.

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metropolitan area network

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7
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is a computer network for interconnecting devices centered on an individual person’s workspace.

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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8
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is a network topology in which nodes are directly connected to a common linear half-duplex link.

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A bus network

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9
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is a network configuration in which device connections create a circular data path.

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Ring topology

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10
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In this configuration, every node connects to a central network device, like a hub, switch, or computer.

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Star topology

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11
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A network setup where each computer and network device are interconnected with one another, allowing for most transmissions to be distributed even if one of the connections go down.

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mesh topology

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12
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Is a node that broadcasts data to every computer or Ethernet-based device connected to it

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network hub

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13
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a device that is used at the Access or OSI Layer 2; also, can be used to connect multiple hosts (PCs) to the network

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Switch hub

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14
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A router is a device that analyzes the contents of data packets transmitted within a network or to another network.

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Router

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15
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a device that performs the functions of a router and also includes the functions of a wireless access point. It is used to provide access to the Internet or a private computer network.

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wireless router

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16
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a type of connector commonly used for Ethernet networking.

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RJ45 connector

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17
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wiring pattern is recognized as the preferred wiring pattern for this standard because it provides backward compatibility to both one pair and two pair USOC wiring schemes.

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T568a

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18
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standard matches the older ATA&T 258A color code and is/was (?) the most widely used wiring scheme. It is also permitted by the ANSI/TIA/EIA standard, but it provides only a single pair backward compatibility to the USOC wiring scheme.

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t568b

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19
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cable is a type of CAT where one end is T568A configuration and the other as T568B configuration.

Pin 1 is crossed with Pin 3 and Pin 2 is crossed with Pin 6.

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crossover

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20
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A popular type of cable that consists of two unshielded wires twisted around each other.

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utp

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21
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This Category cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet over twisted pair.
The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 10BASE-T

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Cat5

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22
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This Category cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet over twisted pair.
The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 100BASE-TX

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cat5e

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23
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This Category cable is used in structured cabling for computer networks such as Ethernet over twisted pair.
The cable standard provides performance of up to 100 MHz and is suitable for 1000BASE-T.

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cat6

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24
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Refers to the planning of the implementation of a computer network infrastructure.

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Network design

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25
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It is a numeric/symbolic number or address that is assigned to any device that seeks access to or is part of a network.

A

addressing

26
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It is the strategy used to partition a single physical network into more than one smaller logical sub-networks.

A

Subnetting

27
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A facility allowing computers, smartphones, or other devices to connect to the Internet or communicate with one another wirelessly within a particular area.

A

wifi

28
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a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network

A

wireless access point (WAP)

29
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a sequence of characters that uniquely names a wireless local area network (WLAN)

A

service set identifier (SSID)

30
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a unique identifier assigned to a network interface controller (NIC).

A

MAC

31
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a hardware identification number that uniquely identifies each device on a network.

A

Media Access Control (MAC)

32
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Windows Server is a brand name for a group of server operating systems released by Microsoft.

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windows server

33
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It is a specialized operating system for a network device such as a router, switch or firewall.

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network operating system (NOS)

34
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A hierarchical and decentralized naming system for computers, services, or other resources connected to the Internet or a private network.

A

Dns

35
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It is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.

A

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

36
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It is a feature of the Microsoft Windows NT family of operating systems that controls the working environment of user accounts and computer accounts.

A

Group Policy

37
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A location on a network server used to store a computer username, password, and other information.

A

user account

38
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These are used together to redirect the path of local folders (such as the Documents folder) to a network location, while caching the contents locally for increased speed and availability.

A

Folder Redirection

39
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Remote desktop refers to a software or operating system feature that allows a personal computer’s desktop environment to be run remotely on one system, while being displayed on a separate client device.

A

remote dekstop

40
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It is a device or unit featuring a number of jacks, usually of the same or similar type, for the use of connecting and routing circuits for monitoring, interconnecting, and testing circuits in a convenient, flexible manner.

A

patch panel

41
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A device used to conjoin two pieces of metal by deforming one or both in a way that causes them to hold each other.

A

crimping tool

42
Q

Can determine IP addresses, identify polarity, connected port and link connectivity.

A

lan tester

43
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It is a hand tool used to connect telecommunications and network wires to a patch panel.

A

punch down tool

44
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Home Network

A

a. Local Area Network

45
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Office Network

A

a. Local Area Network

46
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Internet Cafe

A

Wide Area Network

47
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Private Network (Bank)

A

b. Wide Area Network

48
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Cable TV

A

Metropolitan area network

49
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Campus Network

A

Metropolitan area network

50
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Offline Network

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a. Local Area Network

51
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Mobile Broadband

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b. Wide Area Network

52
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Mall Area

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e. Metropolitan Area Network

53
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Satellite

A

Wireless Local Area Network

54
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WiMax

A

Wireless Local Area Network

55
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WiFi

A

Wireless local area network

56
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HotSpot

A

Personal Area Network

57
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Small Home Office

A

Personal area network

58
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BPO

A

Wireless Area Network

59
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Room Printer Sharing

A

Personal are network

60
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Chromecast

A

Personal Area Network