Networking Flashcards
What is the bit length of IPv6 addresses?
128
How does communication occur in simplex mode?
Two separate channels are used for transmitting and receiving the signal
Which command releases the TCP/IP configuration information obtained from a DHCP server?
IPCONFIG /RELEASE
Which device is used to extend the range of an existing wireless network?
wireless repeaters
How many IP addresses does a router have?
two
One for each network that it is connecting
What port is used by HTTPS?
443
What does APIPA stand for?
Automatic Private Internet Protocol Addressing
What does IPSec stand for?
Internet Protocol Security
What does a cable stripper do?
Removes the covering over the wires
What ports are used by SMB (Server message block)
137, 138, 139, 445
Which subnet mask is used by Windows while using APIPA?
255.255.0.0
Which parameter of the IPCONFIG command exhibits contents of the DNS client resolver cache?
/DISPLAYDNS
What does DMZ stand for?
demilitarized zone
What are the results of typing the netstat command?
A listing of all open ports
What does ADSL mean?
Asymmetrical Digital Subscriber Line
What is the maximum transmission speed supported by the 802.11b standard?
11 Mbps
Which command is used to trace the IP traffic route through intermediate routers and system network interfaces, identifying the full path traveled from source to destination?
TRACERT
What does SNMP stand for?
Simple Network Management Protocol
Which command switch should you use with IPCONFIG to display other available switches and their description?
/?
Which devices are used to connect workstations in a 100 BaseT network?
routers, switches, and hubs
What is the decimal range of values in each octet of an IPv4 address?
0 to 255
Which parameter of the ping command will display the host name of the IP address that you are pinging, if successful?
-a
What are the indoor and outdoor maximum ranges for 802.11n?
- indoors 230 feet
- outdoors 820 feet
What are the three most popular connectors available for fiber optic cabling?
ST, SC, LC
At what band does Bluetooth operate?
2.4 Ghz
What three Wi-Fi networking standards operate within the 2.4 GHz radio frequency band?
802.11 b, g, n
Which parameter of the IPCONFIG command reorganizes contents of the DNS client resolver cache?
/flushdns
What does ARP stand for?
Address resolution protocol
What are the three private IP address ranges?
- 10.0.0 to 255.255.255
- 172.16.0.0 to 172.31.255.255
- 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.255.255
What is the data rate speed for 802.11b?
11 mbps
What is fe80::200:f8ff:fe21:67cf an example of?
Ipv6 address
What does DSL stand for?
Digital subscriber line
When accessing the internet by a cable modem, who decides on whether to use a static or dynamic IP on the computer?
ISP (internet service provider)
What does DHCP stand for?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
What radio frequency does IEEE 802.11a operate on?
5.0 GHz
What is the purpose of PoE?
Power over Ethernet, allows an ethernet connection to function as a network and power supply
What must be installed in a computer to connect the computer to a network?
A network adapter
What is the default mask for class B networks?
255.255.0.0
Which hardware device can connect similar networks and can separate the network traffic on each segment?
bridge
What hardware device can connect dissimilar networks and can operate at different layers of the OSI (open systems interconnection) model?
gateway
What does AP stand for?
Access Point
192.168.0.1 is reserved for what?
Private network
What device(s) should you use to isolate broadcast traffic on your LAN to certain segments?
- Router
- Switch
Which four data rates are defined for operation over twisted pair and optical fiber cables for Ethernet networks?
- 10 Mbps for 10BaseT
- 100 Mbps for Fast Ethernet
- 1000 Mbps for Gigabet Ethernet
- 10 Gbps for 10 Gigabit Ethernet
What is the IP address range that can be assigned in class B networks?
128.0.0 to 191.255.255.255
What does VPN stand for?
Virtual private network
What authentication is required with WPA?
802.1X authentication
Which service allows DHCP clients to obtain IP addresses even if the DHCP server is down?
APIA (automatic private IP addressing)
Which lower layer protocol provides communication between computers or other network devices by using unique global addressing?
IP (internet protocol)
What does DNS stand for?
Domain Name System
What is AD-4F-C1-A9-12-CB an example of?
MAC (media access control) address
Where can you set a static address on a Windows XP computer?
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box
Which hardware device routes data from a LAN to a phone line or other network connection?
router
What TCP port is used by POP3 (post office protocol)
110
Into how many channels does the Bluetooth protocol divide its operating band?
79
Which transport layer protocol provides an interface between IP and upper layer processes?
UDP (user datagram protocol)
Which type of port is included on a dial up modem?
RJ-11
What is latency in a network?
The amount of delay a network can experience
To which port on the router or switch should you connect a computer to access the internet?
LAN (local area network) port
Which two wireless networks provide a data throughput of 54 mbps and uses orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) encoding?
802.11 a and g
Which connector is used for 10BaseT network cables?
RJ-45
Which service translates domain names into numeric IP addresses?
DNS (domain name system)
What port does telnet use by default?
23
Which wireless mode allows devices to connect without the need of a wireless router?
ad hoc (peer to peer)
Which two details can you use to access a router’s configuration page through a Web Browser?
- Router IP address
- Router name
Which devices are used to forward packets between multiple networks?
- routers
- switches
Which protocol is used to transmit data securely between a FTP client and a FTP server?
SFTP (secure file transfer protocol) or FTPS (file transfer protocol security)
SFTP uses SSH
FTPS uses SSL
Which service determines the IP address associated with the NetBIOS name of the computer?
WINS (Windows Internet Naming Service)
What is the maximum indoor and outdoor distance for 802.11a?
- indoors: 150 feet
- outdoors: 390 feet
How do you update the firmware on your wireless router?
Connect the router with your browser from a connected computer and download the update
What is the default mask for class C networks?
255.255.255.0
Which IPCONFIG switch displays the current IP configuration on a workstation?
/all
Which device is a combination of a bridge and a router?
brouter
… i guess
Which file in Windows contains static DNS mappings?
HOSTS file
Which command is used to find the DHCP server that gave your computer an address?
ipconfig /all
How does communication occur in full duplex mode?
You can transmit and receive the signal on the same channel at the same time
Which parameter of the ping command will cause the command to continue sending messages until interrupted?
-t
What is the maximum indoor and outdoor distance for 802.11b?
- indoor: 150 feet
- outdoor: 460 feet
Which command is used on a computer running XP to display the DNS server that the computer is using?
ipconfig /all