CIS 235 Final Exam
False - CORRECT ANSWER-An enterprise network can consist of LANS that
compose a MAN or CAN, but not a WAN
True - CORRECT ANSWER-The logical path followed by network packets or
frames may not fully match the physical layout
False - CORRECT ANSWER-A VPN, is another type of network, like LAN or
WAN, and means Virtual Personal Network and is mostly used for short range
communicatons
False - CORRECT ANSWER-Analog signals are the basis of the most common
signaling method used on LANs and high speed WANS
True - CORRECT ANSWER-The smallest T-carrier service is T-1, offering 1.544
Mbps bandwidth
over optical radio waves - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is NOT a
common method of network communication?
LAN - CORRECT ANSWER-A _________ consists of interconnect computers,
printers, and other computer equipment in close physical proximity
Bluetooth - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is an example of a
wireless PAN technology?
Node - CORRECT ANSWER-Any device connected to a network is generally
termed a(n) _________ or station
Client - CORRECT ANSWER-A _______ is a workstation that accesses software
and data through the network on another computer
NIC - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following attaches a network node to
the communications media?
, ICS - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following allows you to configure
Windows 7 as a host that allows client computers to access the Internet?
Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-A ________ specifies how networked data is
formatted into discrete units, such as packets or frames
Topology - CORRECT ANSWER-A network ________ has two components: the
physical layout of network cables, and device and the logical path followed by the
network packets or frames
bus - CORRECT ANSWER-The _____ topology consists of running cable from
one PC or file server to the next, like links in a chain
ring - CORRECT ANSWER-The ____ topology is a continuous path for data with
no logical beginning or ending point
star - CORRECT ANSWER-The _____ topology is the oldest communications
design method, with roots in telephone switching systems
backbone - CORRECT ANSWER-A _____ is a high-capacity communications
medium that joins networks and central network devices across long distances
fault-tolerance - CORRECT ANSWER-The term " " refers to built-in protection
against equipment or communications failure
Firewalls - CORRECT ANSWER-used for protecting a network may be created
using routers
seven - CORRECT ANSWER-The OSI model consists of _______ distinct layers
stacked on one another
analog - CORRECT ANSWER-A(n) _____ signal can vary continuously, as in a
wave pattern with positive and negative voltage levels
Data Link - CORRECT ANSWER-One task of the ______ layer in a LAN is to
handle error detection using a CRC
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