Unit 4 Networking Review

TRUE/FALSE A WAN covers a limited geographic area. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE Network topologies are the design of computers, devices, and media in a network. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE A peer to peer network is a simple, inexpensive way to set up a network and is usually used with 10 or less computers. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE Each computer on a peer to peer network shares equal responsibilities and capabilities. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE Three types of networks are LAN, CAN and WAN. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE The difference between the various networks is the area of coverage. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE Three most common types of network topologies are bus, ring and sun. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE One reason businesses use networks is to share data and information. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE Sharing hardware and software is a disadvantage to networking. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE A network is a collection of computers and devices connected together. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE A bus network is a single central cable, to which all computers and other devices connect. A. true B. false

TRUE/FALSE The internet is the world’s largest WAN. A. true B. false

MATCHING The amount of data, instructions, and information that can travel over a communications channel. A. server B. bandwidth C. router D. broadband

MATCHING Network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings. A. LAN B. WAN

MATCHING Network that covers a large geographic area (such as a city, country, or the world) using a communications channel that combines many types of media such as telephone lines, cables, and radio waves. A. LAN B. WAN

MATCHING Computer that controls access to the hardware, software, and other resources on a network and provides a centralized storage area for programs, data, and information. A. internet B. DSL C. server D. router

MATCHING Temporary connection that uses one or more analog telephone lines for communications. A. dial-up line B. dedicated line C. DSL D. broadband

MATCHING Small pieces into which messages are divided by TCP/IP. A. server B. DSL C. Wi-Fi D. packets

MATCHING Communications device that connects multiple computers or other routers together and transmits data to its correct destination on a network. A. server B. LAN C. Wi-Fi D. router

MATCHING Always on connection established between two communications devices. A. dedicated line B. dial-up line C. DSL D. intranet

MATCHING Type of media that transmits multiple signals simultaneously. A. bandwidth B. broadband C. packets D. router

MATCHING Type of digital technology that provides high-speed Internet connections using regular copper telephone lines. A. DSL B. broadband C. server D. LAN

MATCHING Short for wireless fidelity. A. server B. Wi-Fi C. WAN D. dial-up line

MATCHING An internal network that uses Internet technologies. A. internet B. DSL C. intranet D. router

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which is not an example of physical transmission media for networking? A. twisted cable B. coaxial cable C. broadcast radio D. fiber optics cable

MULTIPLE CHOICE What type of router did the video recommend using when setting up a basic network? A. proxy B. wireless C. wired D. dial-up

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which is not a category of network architecture? A. client/server B. local area network C. peer to peer

MULTIPLE CHOICE What did the Labrat video refer to as “old school” internet connection? A. DSL B. broadband C. wireless D. dial-up

MULTIPLE CHOICE A ________ network is a single central cable, to which all computers and other devices connect. A. bus B. star C. ring D. diamond

MULTIPLE CHOICE A LAN (local area network) covers a ___________geographical area. A. large B. limited C. unlimited D. none of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE The best type of internet connection to use when setting up a basic network is: A. dial-up B. router C. broadband D. proxy

MULTIPLE CHOICE The difference between the various networks is the _______ of the coverage. A. percent B. ease C. dependability D. area

MULTIPLE CHOICE A ______ network is where a cable forms a closed loop with all computers and devices arranged along the ring. A. bus B. star C. ring D. diamond

MULTIPLE CHOICE The ______ is an internal network that uses Internet technologies to make company information accessible to employees. A. internet B. intranet C. dial-up D. router

MULTIPLE CHOICE A ________ network is where all of the computers and devices on the network connect to a central device, thus forming a star. A. bus B. star C. ring D. diamond

MULTIPLE CHOICE A WAN (wide area network) covers a _______geographical area. A. large B. limited C. unlimited D. none of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE The reasons businesses use networks: A. facilitate communication B. share hardware and software C. share data and information D. all of the above

MULTIPLE CHOICE When setting up a basic network the first thing you need is: A. internet connection B. intranet connection

MULTIPLE CHOICE Which of these networks transmits data the quickest? A. bus B. star C. ring D. diamond