Networking Flashcards
Which term is used to describe a disguised system that appears to be of interest or value to lure an attacker?
Content filter
Session State
Honeypot
Honeypot
Which scenario would best equate to a full-duplex transmission?
Leaving message on voicemail
A polite conversation
Two people arguing with each other
Two people arguing with each other
Which characteristics of a switch can be advantageous to network deployment? (Choose two)
They improve security because they are impervious to spoofing
They are less expensive than hubs
They reduce traffic by separating one network segment from another
They increase network performance by reducing collisions
They improve network performance by regulating the flow of traffic
They increase network performance by reducing collisions
They improve network performance by regulating the flow of traffic
Which characteristics of a cable modem distinguish it from other modems? (Choose two)
They use standard telephone lines
They are slower than dial-up
They use cable TV lines
A connection to your ISP must be establish before going on-line
They are always on
They use cable TV lines
They are always on
Which statements best describe the difference between a hub and a bridge? (Choose three)
Hubs operate at Layer 1 of the OSI model, bridges operate at Layer 2
Hubs send incoming data out over all other ports, bridges do not
Hubs come in Active and Passive varieties, bridges do not
Bridges send incoming data out over all other ports, hubs do not
Bridges come in Active and Passive varieties, hubs do not
Hubs operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model, Bridges operate at Layer 1
Hubs operate at Layer 1 of the OSI model, bridges operate at Layer 2
Hubs send incoming data out over all other ports, bridges do not
Hubs come in Active and Passive varieties, bridges do not
Which devices would most likely require Power over Ethernet? (PoE) (Choose two)
A switch
A router
A security camera
A Wi-Fi access point
A patch-panel
A security camera
A Wi-Fi access point
Which statements best describe the characteristics of a router? (Choose three)
They connect multiple networks together
They operate at Layer 2 of the OSI model
They connect individual computers together
They operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model
They isolate networks from each other and do not forward broadcast packets
They can help to isolate network segments, but will still forward broadcast packets
They operate at Layer 3 of the OSI model
They isolate networks from each other and do not forward broadcast packets
They connect multiple networks together
A patch-panel can best be thought of in which manner?
A centralized termination point for extensions of network cables
A device responsible for routing between networks
A device for accessing high-speed internet
A centralized termination point for extensions of network cables
Ethernet over power can sometimes be used as an alterative to which networking implementation?
Structured cabling
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Which option best describes the process of devices such ad Wi-Fi access points reporting their usage and status information to a cloud-based management point?
Negotiation
Control-plane
Backhaul
Backhaul
Repeaters and extenders for both wired and wireless networks operate at which layer of the OSI model?
2
3
1
1
