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Which of the following distinguishes peer-to-peer networks from client/server networks?
a. In peer-to-peer networks, only one computer can send and receive transmissions on the network.
b. In peer-to-peer networks, only one type of protocol suite can be used to send and receive data.
c. In peer-to-peer networks, a central computer manages all file and print sharing.
d. In peer-to-peer networks, no single computer has more authority than another, by default. |
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| d. In peer-to-peer networks, no single computer has more authority than another, by default. |
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Which of the following is an advantage of using a peer-to-peer network over using a client/server network?
a. A peer-to-peer network allows for more nodes.
b. A peer-to-peer network provides greater security.
c. A peer-to-peer network is easier to set up.
d. A peer-to-peer network allows for easier expansion. |
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| c. A peer-to-peer network is easier to set up. |
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Which of the following is an advantage of using a client/server network over using a peer-to-peer network?
a. A client/server network is simpler to set up.
b. A client/server network allows for easier expansion.
c. A client/server network does not require a network operating system.
d. A client/server network is less expensive to set up. |
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| b. A client/server network allows for easier expansion. |
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The first services widely used by networks were:
a. Mail services.
b. Communications services.
c. Network management services.
d. File and print services. |
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| d. File and print services. |
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Suppose you wanted to share documents among several computers in your household in a peer-to-peer fashion. You could do that by properly configuring which of the following types of software?
a. Word-processing software.
b. Desktop operating system software.
c. Mail client software.
d. Remote authentication software. |
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| b. Desktop operating system software. |
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What is the primary function of a file server on a network?
a. It routes traffic between two or more LANs.
b. It monitors how many users are logged on to a WAN.
c. It prevents unauthorized remote users from connecting to a LAN.
d. It manages access and use of shared applications and data. |
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| d. It manages access and use of shared applications and data. |
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On most LANs, a computer acting as a server differs from a computer acting as a client in which of the following ways? (Choose two answers.)
a. The server would have a faster connection to the network than the client.
b. The server would run different network protocols than the client.
c. The server would support connections to more media types than the client.
d. The server would run a different operating system than the client.
e. The server would possess greater processing power than the client. |
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d. The server would run a different operating system than the client.
e. The server would possess greater processing power than the client. |
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In which of the following environments would a MAN be most appropriate?
a. A corporate headquarters connecting its five buildings across a small campus.
b. A global hotel chain connecting its reservations desks to a central call center.
c. A home office connecting its personal computers between the den, living room, and bedroom.
d. A local newspaper connecting to a global news agency's Web site. |
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| a. A corporate headquarters connecting its five buildings across a small campus. |
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Which of the following describes the combination of voice (such as telephone), video, and data signals sent over the same network?
a. Switching
b. Remote access
c. Convergence
d. Network management |
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What is the term used to describe a discrete unit of data that is sent from one node to another over the network?
a. Capsule
b. Node
c. Packet
d. Parcel |
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How can a server tell the difference between many clients on a network?
a. Each has a different electromagnetic characteristic to its signal, similar to differences in human voices.
b. Each regularly transmits a signal that indicates its network location and unique client characteristics.
c. Each is identified by a unique network address.
d. Each uses uniquely modified versions of the same network protocol. |
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| c. Each is identified by a unique network address. |
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What device connects a client computer to a network's medium, such as a wire?
a. Network interface card
b. Network terminator
c. Network junction clip
d. Network line extender |
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| a. Network interface card |
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Which of the following is one function of a network protocol?
a. To ensure that connectivity devices are configured properly.
b. To establish rules for routing mail messages in an organization.
c. To ensure that data arrives at its destination in the proper sequence.
d. To prevent unauthorized users from logging on to a file server. |
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| c. To ensure that data arrives at its destination in the proper sequence. |
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The physical layout of nodes on a network is known as the network's:
a. Schematic
b. Topology
c. Formation
d. Grid |
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Which of the following is an example of a mail service?
a. Exchanging messages between mail servers on different networks.
b. Ensuring that users are not running more copies of an e-mail client than have been purchased.
c. Preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to the network and, in particular, to its mail server.
d. Enabling users to print messages from their e-mail client software. |
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| a. Exchanging messages between mail servers on different networks. |
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Which of the following network topologies is most common on today's networks?
a. Fan
b. Star
c. Ring
d. Bus |
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Which of the following is an examples of a network management service?
a. Establishing permissions for users and groups of users to access certain applications on the server.
b. Alerting the network administrator when a critical connectivity device fails.
c. Managing the queue of print jobs when a critical connectivity device fails.
d. Supplying users with file transfer capabilities over the Internet. |
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| b. Alerting the network administrator when a critical connectivity device fails. |
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Security is a concern when using remote access servers on a network because:
a. Access servers enable computers to dial into a network and obtain access to its resources, thereby exposing the network to the outside world.
b. Access servers have poor password enforcement capabilities and rely on users to choose good passwords.
c.Access servers cannot accept encoded data transfers, requiring users to transmit plain text to and from the network.
d. Access servers are difficult to understand and support, and so many networks are using them incorrectly and perhaps insecurely. |
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| a. Access servers enable computers to dial into a network and obtain access to its resources, thereby exposing the network to the outside world. |
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Distributing data transfer activity equally over several devices or components belongs to which category of network management services?
a. Load balancing
b. Asset management
c. Traffic monitoring
d. File and print services |
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What organization sponsors the CCNA and CCIE certifications?
a. IEEE
b. CompTIA
c. Cisco
d. WITI |
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