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Cisco Chapter 13 Wireless Networks Study Guide
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11/03/2010

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The accounting department has received a new laser printer. According to the printer technical specification, the printer complies with the Bluetooth Class 2 specification. What is the maximum distance that any device could be expected to successfully send print jobs?
Definition
33 ft (10 m)
Term
Which type of encryption key should be enabled on WPA-compliant devices?
Definition
128-bit
Term
Which two types of batteries should be completely discharged and then fully recharged to remove the charge memory?
Definition
1. Ni-Cad

2. NiMH
Term
The design department recently doubled the RAM capacity in all of the laptops. After the upgrade, the laptop users reported experiencing improved performance. Which operational benefit have the users noticed after the RAM increase?
Definition
The hard disk swap file is read less frequently.
Term
Which three laptop components should be cleaned during routine maintenance?
Definition
1. exterior case

2. cooling vents

3. keyboard
Term
Which portable connection provides the user with the possibility of high-speed Internet connectivity?
Definition
cellular
Term
Which wireless technology offers a maximum data rate of 540 Mbps?
Definition
802.11n
Term
Which three standard procedures must always be included in a preventive maintenance schedule?
Definition
1. physical cleaning

2.hard drive maintenance

3. software updates
Term
Which IEEE 802.11 standard uses only 5 GHz technology?
Definition
802.11a
Term
A laptop will only work on AC power. What should be done to fix the problem?
Definition
Replace the battery
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Refer to the exhibit. Which type of connection is being established between the PDA and the infrared keyboard?

Definition
line-of-sight
Term
Manufacturers often offer devices in two versions, one with all the necessary manuals and drivers and one without. Which two names are given to these versions?
Definition
1. OEM

2. retail
Term
What are two steps a technician should take before repairing a laptop?
Definition
1. Backup all data stored on the laptop.


2. Check the warranty to see if repairs must be done by an authorized service center.
Term
Why should care be taken when charging and handling a laptop battery?
Definition
Laptop batteries can explode if mishandled or improperly charged.
Term
Which two types of ports can be used to attach an external hard drive to a laptop computer?
Definition
1. USB

2. Firewire
Term
Which standard does Bluetooth incorporate to reduce the chance of interference when multiple Bluetooth devices are present?
Definition
AFH
Term
Which wireless technology is a low-power, short-range technology that uses LEDs to transmit data and uses photodiodes to receive data?
Definition
infrared
Term
What wireless technology has a range limited to 3 feet (1 m) and cannot penetrate ceilings and walls?
Definition
infrared
Term
Which type of infrared network bounces the signal off ceilings and walls?
Definition
scatter
Term
Which Wi-fi standard uses the 5.0 GHz frequency band?
Definition
802.11a
Term
Which two sources can be used to determine the amount of currently installed RAM on a computer?
Definition
1. POST screen

2. System Properties dialog box
Term
Which two methods can be used to provide security for a Bluetooth connection?
Definition
1. 128 bit encryption

2. PIN authentication
Term
Which attribute of a solid state drive would be an advantage when being used in a laptop?
Definition
Solid state drives reduce power usage.
Term
A technician is working on a laptop that has excessive hard drive activity. Which two actions can the technician take to resolve the problem?
Definition
1. Delete files and programs on the hard drive.


2. Install additional RAM.
Term
A laptop that previously worked now fails to boot. The cursor fails to appear on the screen. When a bootable DVD is inserted, the system still fails to boot even though it is set to boot from CD/DVD. The fan turns, so power is applied and the power light is on. The technician installs the hard drive in another laptop and it works there. What is the probable cause of the problem?
Definition
The processor has failed.
Term
A laptop that worked fine previously now fails to emit sound. A technician finds that the sound is still enabled through the control panel. What could be causing the problem?
Definition
The sound could have been disabled through BIOS.
Term
A student unpacks a new laptop, attaches the AC adapter, and powers it up. However, the laptop power LED is off. What is the probable cause of the problem?
Definition
The AC adapter is not securely connected.
Term
Some keys on a laptop work intermittently. They sometimes type the letter and sometimes do not. What should a technician do to fix this problem?
Definition
Clean the keyboard.
Term
A laptop fails to start after a new hard drive has been installed. What are two possible causes of this problem?
Definition
1. The hard drive was not connected properly.


2. The BIOS does not recognize the new hard drive.
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