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Lesson 1 Flashcards

1
Q

Which of the following is NOT an example of a telecommunications system?

  • Computer networks
  • Radio broadcasting system
  • The Internet
  • a letter written on paper and sent through the mail
  • Cellular telephone networks
A

a letter written on paper and sent through the mail

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what way is a peer-to-peer network different from client/server network?

  • In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated to only one member of the network while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.
  • In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated among all the members of the network while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.
  • In peer-to-peer,a very powerful computer does all of the processing while in a client/server network, only one client requests resources or services from the network.
  • In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated among all the members of the network while in a client/server network, a very powerful computer does all of the processing.
  • In peer-to-peer,a very powerful computer does all of the processing while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.
A

In peer-to-peer, tasks are allocated among all the members of the network while in a client/server network, a number of network clients or workstations request resources or services from the network.

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What is a network client?

  • A computer that provides communications with other clients without an intermediary computer
  • A computer that connects to a server in order to use and share resources with it
  • A computer that receives data but does not send it
  • A computer that sends data but does not receive it
A

A computer that connects to a server in order to use and share resources with it

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What is the benefit of the client-server model?

  • Redundant resources
  • It is faster than direct connection of clients
  • There are many servers to choose from
  • Ease of management
A

Ease of management

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A single point of failure (SPF) is _____.

  • A web of clients on a network where all clients must fail for the network to fail
  • A web of servers where all servers must fail for the network to fail
  • A lone link in a network that can bring down the whole network if it fails
  • A client that can crash and bring down the network
A

A lone link in a network that can bring down the whole network if it fails

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What is a server?

  • A satellite computer that requests data from a central computer in a network
  • A network where data is hosted and pulled by clients
  • A computer that does all of the work for another computer, serving its every need
  • A computer that hosts data and other resources for clients
A

A computer that hosts data and other resources for clients

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7
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How do clients communicate with the server?

  • It uses the shared resources on the server
  • It speaks to the client
  • It uses the patches that come with the server and client
  • The network
A

The network

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What does the acronym P2P stand for in the context of computer network architecture?

A

Peer-to-peer

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A client/server system with a single server and multiple clients represent what tier in terms of network architecture?

A

A client/server system with a single server and multiple clients has two levels: level 1 is the clients and level 2 is the server. This represents a two-tier network architecture.

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10
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Which of the following is a benefit of using three-tier network architecture relative to two-tier?

A

All answers are correct.

Multitier network architecture provides greater flexibility, increased security and increased performance.

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11
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Which of the following is the most accurate description of clients in client/server architecture?

A

Hardware devices which provide end users with access to data and services on the server

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12
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How many servers does a typical client/server network have?

A

At least one

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13
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_____ uses encrypted data before it is sent over a public network.

  • VPN
  • WAN
  • SAN
  • MAN
A

VPN

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14
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Which network covers the smallest geographic area?

  • Personal Area Network
  • Wide Area Network
  • Local Area Network
  • Metropolitan Area Network
A

A Personal Area Network

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15
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A _____ is a computer network that connects computers within a school.

  • Limited Area Network
  • Logical Architecture Network
  • Local Area Network
  • Long Area Network
A

Local Area Network

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16
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Which computer network, built by a business, is used to interconnect its

  • MAN
  • WAN
  • EPN
  • PAN
A

An EPN (Enterprise Private Network) .

17
Q

The internet is an example of a _____ _____ Network.

  • World Area
  • World Wide
  • Wide Area
  • Wide Architecture
A

Wide Area

18
Q

Which of the following is true about TCP/IP or Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol?

  • TCP/IP is not used very often and could be retired as a protocol.
  • TCP/IP is responsible for looking up IP addresses.
  • TCP/IP is a communication protocol that enables you to send and receive information over the Internet.
  • TCP/IP is only used to print information from your computer.
  • TCP/IP is a protocol just recently developed for wireless devices.
A

TCP/IP is a communication protocol that enables you to send and receive information over the Internet.

19
Q

Which of the following is false about packets?

  • Packets are arranged back together based on instructions and protocols.
  • Packets travel in multiple paths in order to reach their destination faster.
  • Packets contain only headers of information.
  • Packets contain headers and footers of information.
  • Packets are small bundles of data.
A

Packets contain only headers of information.

20
Q

A web address is often referred to as a URL. URL stands for which of the following?

  • Uniform Reference Logic
  • Uniform Regulatory Location
  • Unknown Reference Locator
  • Unknown Record Legitimacy
  • Uniform Resource Locator
A

Uniform Resource Locator

21
Q

A URL consists of different levels. What level is .com in the web address www.google.com?

  • Web address
  • Very high level domain
  • Top-level domain name
  • Host name
  • Domain name
A

Top-level domain name

22
Q

Each computer or device connected to the Internet has a unique identifying number. What is this called?

  • Telephone Number
  • IP Address
  • DNS Number
  • ISP Address
  • Web Page
A

IP Address

23
Q

Which component involves processes that are completed in a task-oriented manner?

  • Machine learning
  • AI
  • Automation
  • SD-WAN
A

Automation

24
Q

SD-WAN is best used for which task?

A

SD-WAN or software-defined wide-area networks rely on software to control services. This will be part of connecting branches to the cloud.

25
Q

What could Wi-Fi 7 provide support for?

  • Send data on multiple frequencies
  • Machine learning
  • Radio updates
  • Reduced QAM
A

Send data on multiple frequencies

26
Q

Which technology is 5G better suited for?

  • Cloud-based software
  • Small independent modules within software applications
  • Replacement of parts
  • Smart devices (IoT)
A

Smart devices (IoT)

27
Q

As a network engineer, which programming language will help you with Machine Learning and/or AI?

  • C++
  • Visual Basic
  • Java
  • Python
A

Python

28
Q

SD-WAN is best used for which task?

  • Connecting branches to the cloud
  • Using multiple channels at once
  • Automating network processes
  • Applying changes retroactively
A

connecting branches to the cloud

29
Q

The bandwidth of a computer network refers to _____.

A

the amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second

30
Q

Computer networks allow users to share:

  • printers
  • screens
  • power
  • input devices
A

printers

31
Q

A computer network is a set of connected

  • computers
  • cables
  • topologies
  • routers
A

computers

32
Q

Computers on a network are called:

  • servers
  • nodes
  • clients
  • switches
A

nodes

33
Q

What is the most common network topology today?

  • star
  • collapsed ring
  • ring
  • bus
A

star

34
Q

Computer networks can be connected via cables or

  • wirelessly
  • the Internet
  • email
  • plumbing
A

wirelessly

35
Q

Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a telecommunication n

  • Input and output devices
  • Control software
  • Telecommunication channels
  • Protocols
  • Remote control unit
A

Remote control unit

36
Q

The bandwidth of a computer network refers to _____.

  • the storage capacity of each computer in the network
  • the ability of a network to automatically back up data files
  • the thickness of the cables connecting the computers in a network
  • the type of cables and ports being used to connect the computers in a network
  • the amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second
A

the amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second

37
Q

What is NOT true about a computer network?

  • It can support different applications.
  • All computers in a network can be identified.
  • The storage capacity on a network is increased.
  • Files can be shared.
  • Connections between computers can only be done through wires.
A

Connections between computers can only be done through wires.

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