Question 1

Why is a cable modem classified as a digital model?

Accepted Answer

A)  It only sends digital data over a digital line.
B)  It sends and receives digital data over a digital line.
C)  It only receives digital data over a digital line.
D)  It uses copper wires to enable efficient digital data transfers.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a personal area network?

Accepted Answer

A)  computers connected within a city
B)  computers connected within a home
C)  smartwatch and phone connected via Bluetooth
D)  phone and computer connected via Wi-FiE) B) and C)
F) A) and C) C

Question 3

Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server?

Accepted Answer

A)  Customers are required to enter personal information as they complete an order form.
B)  Customers are receiving too many emails about special offers.
C)  Customers cannot view the website on their device because the page will not load.
D)  Customers cannot download the most recent newsletter.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use?

Accepted Answer

A)  VPN
B)  Extranet
C)  Wi-Fi
D)  IntranetE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are interchangeable terms for the same hardware.
B)  They provide a central point for cables in a network.
C)  They transfer data to all devices.
D)  They can only connect to a single device.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Which of the following describes an evil twin?

Accepted Answer

A)  A device infected with malware that an attacker uses to control the device remotely.
B)  A normal looking yet fraudulent Wi-Fi network that allows hackers to capture personal information users transmit using it.
C)  A type of malware that disguises itself as or hides itself in a legitimate file, and then causes damage to programs and data when opened.
D)  An identified risk that gains administrator-level access to a computer or network without the system or users detecting its presence.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.

Accepted Answer

A)  peer-to-peer
B)  client/server
C)  intranet
D)  metropolitan areaE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

To protect confidential company information from hackers while at a work conference, you must be sure to use which of the following networks when accessing the Internet at a hotel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extranet
B)  Intranet
C)  Wireless network
D)  Virtual private networkE) All of the above
F) None of the above D

Question 9

Bandwidth is a term that describes the number of devices connected to a network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 10

A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to?

Accepted Answer

A)  My Verizon VPN
B)  Starbucks Wi-Fi
C)  Jenn's iPhone
D)  xfinitywifiE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following statements is NOT true about a local firewall?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a physical device that acts as a protective barrier.
B)  It is also called software firewall.
C)  It is often built into a company's operating system.
D)  It inspects data being transmitted to or from a network.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bus
B)  Ring
C)  Star
D)  MeshE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wireless key is the encryption code needed by the receiver to decode the file.
B)  The sending and receiving devices must know the wireless network key to communicate.
C)  The wireless network needs the key to decode the data before sending.
D)  The wireless network key is your password for logging onto an Internet email system to receive files.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

RFID is a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Wireless networks that are available in public places, such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To protect a computer or a server, a(n) ______ can be installed that would act as a barrier and inspect data being transmitted to or from the network.

Accepted Answer

A)  ethernet
B)  firewall
C)  protocol
D)  rootkitE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?

Accepted Answer

A)  Printer
B)  Router
C)  Monitor
D)  Ethernet cableE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 19

When using encryption from your home computer, how would you configure the router?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can use the wireless router to set the encryption key and type of encryption.
B)  You can use the wireless router to intercept encrypted information and block it from entering the network.
C)  You can use the wireless router to verify the security certificate of the encrypted data being sent.
D)  You can use the wireless router to encrypt and then decode the encryption on information sent and received.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

Network _____ specify how computers access a network, data transmission speeds, and the types of hardware the network uses, including cable and wireless technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  topologies
B)  architectures
C)  standards
D)  protocolsE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 10: Networking

Why is a cable modem classified as a digital model?

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Which of the following is an example of a personal area network?

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Which of the following could indicate a DoS attack on your company server?

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As the new manager at your local grocery store, you want to create a more efficient inventory process by allowing outside vendors and suppliers to review current inventory records and adjust recurring shipment orders to reduce product waste. What type of network should you use?

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In a connected network, how are hubs and switches similar to one another?

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Which of the following describes an evil twin?

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A network administrator is usually not required on a _____ network.

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To protect confidential company information from hackers while at a work conference, you must be sure to use which of the following networks when accessing the Internet at a hotel?

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Bandwidth is a term that describes the number of devices connected to a network.

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A router is a system of two or more devices linked by wires or cables.

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While waiting for her latte at Starbucks, Georgia decides to check her work email and pay a few bills online. She opens the Wi-Fi settings on her device and sees several connections available. Knowing the activities she plans to do online, which of the following networks should Georgia connect to?

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Which of the following statements is NOT true about a local firewall?

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In a _____ network, each device on the network is attached to a central server. If the server fails, then the other devices will be unable to communicate, but if a connected device fails, then all other devices will still be able to communicate.

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How does a wireless network key work with an encrypted wireless network?

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RFID is a network protocol used in credit cards, smartphones, and tickets to facilitate close-range communication.

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Wireless networks that are available in public places, such as hotels, restaurants, and coffee shops, are known as Wi-Fi hotspots.

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To protect a computer or a server, a(n) ______ can be installed that would act as a barrier and inspect data being transmitted to or from the network.

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What hardware is essential to creating a home Wi-Fi network?

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When using encryption from your home computer, how would you configure the router?

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Network _____ specify how computers access a network, data transmission speeds, and the types of hardware the network uses, including cable and wireless technology.

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