1. An enterprise network can consist of LANs that compose a MAN or CAN, but not a WAN.
True False
2. All of the computers in your home can share the same Internet connection through a network.
True False
3. The logical path followed by network packets or frames may not fully match the physical layout.
True False
4. A VPN, is another type of network, like LAN or WAN, and means Virtual Personal Network and is mostly
used for short range communications.
True False
5. The star topology is easier to expand and provides the best options for expansion into high-speed networking
compared to the bus topology.
True False
6. Which of the following is NOT a common method of network communication?
A. over copper wire
B. over optical radio waves
C. over fiber-optic media
D. over microwaves
7. A ____ consists of interconnected computers, printers, and other computer equipment in close physical
proximity.
A. WAN
B. MAN
C. SAN
D. LAN
,8. Which of the following is an example of a wireless PAN technology?
A. Universal Serial Bus
B. fiber-optic media
C. Bluetooth
D. satellite communication
9. Any device connected to a network is generically termed a(n) ____ or station.
A. array
B. node
C. server
D. transmitter
10. A ____ is a workstation that accesses software and data through the network on another computer.
A. client
B. host
C. server
D. mainframe
11. Which of the following best describes a workstation client?
A. a computer that hosts network resources
B. a computer that offers multiuser access
C. a device that acts as a repository for data files
D. a computer that runs local applications and accesses data on a host
12. Which of the following attaches a network node to the communications media?
A. NIC
B. switch
C. IP
D. server
13. Which of the following allows you to configure Windows 7 as a host that allows client computers to access
the Internet.
A. ICS
B. NIC
C. IP
D. UAC
,14. A ____ specifies how networked data is formatted into discrete units, such as packets or frames.
A. router
B. protocol
C. topology
D. communications medium
15. A network ____ has two components: the physical layout of network cables, and devices and the logical
path followed by the network packets or frames.
A. protocol
B. operating system
C. interface card
D. topology
16. The ____ topologyconsists of running cable from one PC or file server to the next, like links in a chain.
A. star
B. mesh
C. ring
D. bus
17. The ____ topology is a continuous path for data with no logical beginning or ending point.
A. hypercube
B. grid
C. star
D. ring
18. The ____ topology is the oldest communications design method, with roots in telephone switching systems.
A. star
B. mesh
C. ring
D. bus
19. A ____ is a high-capacity communications medium that joins networks and central network devices across
long distances.
A. router
B. backbone
C. hub
D. switch
, 20. The term “____” refers to built-in protection against equipment or communications failure.
A. fanout
B. diameter
C. bandwidth
D. fault-tolerance
21. ____ used for protecting a network may be created using routers.
A. Switches
B. Firewalls
C. Terminators
D. Hubs
22. A(n) ____________________ is a system of computers, print devices, network devices, and computer
software linked by communications cable or radio waves.
________________________________________
23. A _______ is two or more LANs connected across a distance of over 30 miles.
________________________________________
24. A(n) ______________________________ is a private network that functions like a tunnel through a larger
network.
________________________________________
25. A(n) ______________ is any device that is directly connected to the network.
________________________________________
26. A ____________________ is similar to a language that network devices use to communicate.
________________________________________
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