Module 1 Practice

Question 1

Which of the following is the name for all computers connected to a network that participate directly in network communication?

Answer 1

hosts

Question 2

When data is encoded as pulses of light, which media is being used to transmit the data?

Answer 2

Fiber-optic cable

Question 3

Which connection physically connects the end device to the network?

Answer 3

NIC

Question 3

Which two devices are intermediary devices? (Choose two)

Answer 3

• routers
• switches

Question 3

Which connections are specialized ports on a networking device that connect to individual networks?

Answer 3

Interface

Question 4

These illustrate devices, ports, and the addressing scheme of the network.

Answer 4

Logical topology

Question 5

Which type of network topology lets you see the actual location of intermediary devices and cable installation?

Answer 5

Physical topology

Question 5

Which network infrastructure might an organization use to provide secure and safe access to individuals who work for a different organization but require access to the organization’s data?

Answer 5

Extranet

Question 5

Which network infrastructure provides access to other networks over a large geographical area, which is often owned and managed by a telecommunications service provider?

Answer 5

WAN

Question 5

Which network infrastructure provides access to users and end devices in a small geographical area, which is typically a network in a department in an enterprise, a home, or small business?

Answer 5

LAN

Question 6

Confidentiality, integrity, and availability are requirements of which of the four basic characteristics of network architecture?

Answer 6

Security

Question 6

When designers follow accepted standards and protocols, which of the four basic characteristics of network architecture is achieved?

Answer 6

Scalability

Question 6

With which type of policy, a router can manage the flow of data and voice traffic, giving priority to voice communications if the network experiences congestion?

Answer 6

QoS

Question 7

Having multiple paths to a destination is known as redundancy. This is an example of which characteristic of network architecture?

Answer 7

fault tolerance

Question 8

Which feature is a good conferencing tool to use with others who are located elsewhere in your city, or even in another country?

Answer 8

Video communications

Question 8

Which feature describes using personal tools to access information and communicate across a business or campus network?

Answer 8

BYOD

Question 9

Which feature contains options such as Public, Private, Custom and Hybrid?

Answer 9

Cloud computing

Question 9

Which feature is being used when connecting a device to the network using an electrical outlet?

Answer 9

Powerline

Question 10

Which feature uses the same cellular technology as a smart phone?

Answer 10

Wireless broadband

Question 11

Which attack slows down or crashes equipment and programs?

Answer 11

Denial of Service (DoS)

Question 12

Which option creates a secure connection for remote workers?

Answer 12

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Question 13

Which option blocks unauthorized access to your network?

Answer 13

Firewall

Question 14

Which option describes a network attack that occurs on the first day that a vulnerability becomes known?

Answer 14

Zero-day or Zero-hour

Question 15

How does BYOD change the way in which businesses implement networks?

Answer 15

BYOD provides flexibility in where and how users can access network resources.

Question 16

Which option describes malicious code running on user devices?

Answer 16

Virus, worm, or Trojan horse

Question 17

An employee wants to access the network of the organization remotely, in the safest possible way. What network feature would allow an employee to gain secure remote access to a company network?

Answer 17

VPN

Question 17

What is the Internet?

Answer 17

It provides connections through interconnected global networks.

Question 18

What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

Answer 18

“-They originate the data that flows through the network.
-They are the interface between humans and the communication network.”

Question 19

In which scenario would the use of a WISP be recommended?

Answer 19

a farm in a rural area without wired broadband access

Question 20

What characteristic of a network enables it to quickly grow to support new users and applications without impacting the performance of the service being delivered to existing users?

Answer 20

scalability

Question 21

A college is building a new dormitory on its campus. Workers are digging in the ground to install a new water pipe for the dormitory. A worker accidentally damages a fiber optic cable that connects two of the existing dormitories to the campus data center. Although the cable has been cut, students in the dormitories only experience a very short interruption of network services. What characteristic of the network is shown here?

Answer 21

fault tolerance

Question 22

What are two characteristics of a scalable network? (Choose two.)

Answer 22

“-grows in size without impacting existing users
-suitable for modular devices that allow for expansion”

Question 23

Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

Answer 23

a router

Question 24

Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)

Answer 24

“-cellular
-satellite”

Question 24

What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

Answer 24

the internet

Question 24

During a routine inspection, a technician discovered that software that was installed on a computer was secretly collecting data about websites that were visited by users of the computer. Which type of threat is affecting this computer?

Answer 24

spyware

Question 25

Which term refers to a network that provides secure access to the corporate offices by suppliers, customers and collaborators?

Answer 25

extranet

Question 26

A large corporation has modified its network to allow users to access network resources from their personal laptops and smart phones. Which networking trend does this describe?

Answer 26

bring your own device

Question 26

What is an ISP?

Answer 26

It is an organization that enables individuals and businesses to connect to the Internet.