switches are when transmissions are broken into smaller fixed-length pieces and individually transmitted.

A -Cell

B -Light

C -Circuit

D -Packet

Which distance can communication run on a coaxial thinnet cable before the signal degrades?

A -100 meters

B -185 meters

C -500 meters

D -10 kilometers

Wireless bridging is a forwarding technique used in a packet-switched computer network.

The data rate of a computer network connection is measured in units of _______________.

A -P2P

B -bits per second

C -wavelengths per second

D -radio frequencies per second

Which is an example of a network security zone?

A -FTZ

B -MCS

C -GNS

D -DMZ

DMZ is an example of a network security zone.

Which are examples of interchangeable terms used to describe computer network design? Choose all that apply.

A -Internet engineering

B -Network engineering

C -Electrical engineering

D -Wavelength engineering

E -Communications engineering

Internet engineering, network engineering, and communications engineering are all examples of interchangeable terms used to describe computer network design.

Which are the two types of telephone services?

A -T1

B -DNS

C -PSTN

D -POTS

PSTN and POTS are the two types of telephone service.

IPv6 dual stack involves running IPv4 and IPv6 at different times.

True

False

The Network Fundamentals exam is part of the __________ certification path.

A -Master Level

B -Associate Level

C -Specialist Level

D -Professional Level

Packets are part of which layer in the OSI model?

A -1

B -2

C -3

D -4

Packets are part of the third layer in the OSI model.

Segments are specific to which layer of the OSI model?

A -1

B -2

C -3

D -4

Segments are specific to the fourth layer of the OSI model.

An internetwork is a __________ of individual networks connected by networking devices.

A -stack

B -profile

C -collection

D -publication

An internetwork is a collection of individual networks connected by networking devices.

Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are examples of __________.

A -blogs

B -social media

C -local networks

D -social engineering

Which cabling options are not as susceptible to external interference such as machinery and EMI?

A -E3

B -Wireless

C -Fiberoptic cable

D -Shielded twisted-pair cable

E -Unshielded twisted-pair cable

Coaxial cable, fiberoptic cable, and shielded twisted-pair cable are less susceptible if not completely immune to external electrical interference.

Which are functions of the lower layer of the OSI model? Choose all that apply.

A -Routing

B -Encryption

C -Addressing

D -Flow control

Routing, addressing, and flow control are all functions of the lower layer of the OSI model.

Which is considered the first communications network?

A -Telephone

B -Mail system

C -Pony Express

D -Telegraph system

The telegraph system is considered the first communications network.

Which are uses of the layer 2 switches? Choose all that apply.

A -ATM

B -Ethernet

C -Physical layer

D -Fiberoptic cables

Which is an example of an intranet?

A -VPN

B -Home network

C -Public wireless access

D -Two-way communication devices

DSL provides high-speed networking over ordinary telephone lines.

Click the Exhibit button. Which option is the IPv4 address?

A -Option A

B -Option B

C -Option C

D -Option D

Data straight-through cables are used to connect which items to the OSI?

A -Fans

B -Posts

C -Nodes

D -Messages

Data straight-through cables are used to connect nodes to the OSI.

Coaxial cable is more expensive than which cable?

A -STP cable

B -UTP cable

C -Fiberoptic cable

D -Twisted-pair cable

Which technology is used by Windows systems for connections into a Microsoft network?

A -WNR

B -AARS

C -RRAS

D -MSNR

RRAS is used by Windows systems.

The __________ is a computer that uses a name-service protocol to map an IP address to a domain name.

A -IP address

B -name server

C -domain name

D -static address

The name server is a computer that uses a name-service protocol to map an IP address to a domain name. 

Which information pertains to the Teredo protocol? Choose all that apply.

A -Local loopback address

B -Known as 6to4 conversion

C -Encapsulates IPv6 packets within IPv4 datagrams

D -Grants IPv6 connectivity to nodes behind IPv4 devices

The Teredo protocol is known as 6-to-4 conversion, encapsulates IPv6 packets within IPv4 datagrams, and grants IPv6 connectivity to nodes behind IPv4 devices.

__________ are hardware or software devices that interchange data packets between computer networks.

A -Routers

B -MAC tables

C -Packet switches

D -Circuit switches

Routers are hardware or software devices that interchange data packets between computer networks.

Where is STP cable primarily used?

A -China

B -Russia

C -Europe

D -United States

The STP cable is primarily used in Europe.

Which is used to control the data flow in a ring network?

A -Cable Internet

B -Perimeter networks

C -Wireless modulation

D -Multistation Access Units

Multistation Access Units are used to control the data flow in a ring network.

Students passing notes in a classroom are similar to which network devices?

A -Hubs

B -Nodes

C -Sessions

D -Applications

Nodes are similar to students passing notes in class.

Transmission speed is known by which other name?

A -Bandwidth

B -Fiberoptic

C -Network speed

D -Transmission rate

Over how many meters can Ethernet run while using a coaxial cable?

A -100

B -200

C -400

D -500

An Ethernet connection can run for 500 meters using coaxial cable.

RRAS can be used for which connections? Choose all that apply.

A -LAN to LAN

B -LAN to WEP

C -WAN to LAN

D -LAN to WAN

E -WEP to WAN

F -WAN to WAN

RRAS can be used for LAN to LAN, LAN to WAN, WAN to LAN and WAN to WAN connections.

Which is DSL's main competition for Internet providers?

A -T1

B -IDSN

C -POTS

D -Cable Internet access

DSL's main competition for Internet providers is cable Internet access.

The OSI model contains __________ layers. Choose all that apply.

A -end

B -upper

C -lower

D -middle

Wireless network messages are more susceptible to eavesdropping than wired networks.

True

False

Wireless network messages are more susceptible to eavesdropping than wired networks.

Which option defines a switch?

A -A bridge with a number of ports

B -A tool which connects multiple network segments

C -A bridge between different wireless frequencies such as AM and FM

D -A network connection which makes voice band and radio band frequencies work together

A switch is a bridge with multiple ports.

Click the Exhibit button. Which option represents the router?

A -Option A

B -Option B

C -Option C

D -Option D

Option D represents the router.

Which are ways to allocate IP addresses? Choose all that apply.

A -Static

B -APIPA

C -Dynamic

D -Encapsulation

E -ARP command

Static, APIPA, and dynamic are ways to allocate IP addresses.

A __________ network is two or more systems interlinked to allow for communications.

A -human

B -private

C -computer

D -distributed

By which method are metrics derived in dynamic routing?

A -Public key encryption determines path

B -Known paths are retrieved from a cache

C -Algorithms are used against the routing table

D -Sensors travel available connections to detect blocks

Which are examples of data sharing? Choose all that apply.

A -Music downloads

B -Providing Web site links

C -Writing thoughts on a blog

D -Connecting to network files

E -Connecting to centralized servers

F -Connecting to Internet-based servers

Which medium allows a user to create a private network from one location to another?

A -ISDN

B -POTS

C -Dial-up connections

D -Virtual private network

An ISDN allows a user to create a private network from one location to another.

The segment header consists of which elements? Choose all that apply.

A -FCC protocols

B -Source profiles

C -Layer directories

D -TCP source address

E -TCP destination address

Which are functions of packet switching? Choose all that apply.

A -Most common form of data exchange

B -Makes the decision where data frames will be forwarded

C -Establishes a dedicated circuit for the duration of the transmission

D -Transmissions are broken into smaller non-fixed length pieces and individually transmitted

Packet switching is the most common form of data exchange, and transmissions are broken into smaller non-fixed length pieces and individually transmitted.

Application layer data is encapsulated into which kind of segments? Choose all that apply.

A -TCP

B -FSC

C -FCC

D -UDP

MTA exams may be taken from any location, including the student's home.

True

False

In which direction do transmits move in the OSI model?

A -Up

B -Left

C -Right

D -Down

Transmits move down in the OSI model.

Which type of network media transfers data without the use of a physical cable?

A -EMI

B -Distance

C -Wireless

D -Fiberoptic

Wireless networks transfer data without physical cables.

What is the purpose of MAC tables?

A -Stores programs

B -Deletes all old files

C -Decides if information should be returned to sender

D -Make the decision where data frames will be forwarded

MAC tables make the decision where data frames will be forwarded.

Which ports are considered well-known and are used for most purposes? Choose all that apply.

A -15

B -32

C -1000

D -1024

E -2001

Which type of server is used as a firewall by Microsoft?

A -TSR

B -ALG

C -MCS

D -TMG

The TMG server is used as a firewall by Microsoft.

In order to connect to a VPN, the user needs to have a/an __________.

A -file assessor

B -domain name

C -network share

D -Active Directory

Which options define IPv6 dual stack? Choose all that apply.

A -Port calibration

B -Packet calibration

C -IPv6 runs alongside IPv4

D -End nodes, routers, and switches run both protocols

E -Either can be used with the same amount of overhead

In IPv6 dual stack, IPv6 runs alongside IPv4, either can be used with the same amount of overhead, and end nodes, routers, and switches run both protocols.

Which telephone service runs at 2.048 Mbps?

A -T1

B -E1

C -T3

D -E3

A VPN may be used for which purposes? Choose all that apply.

A -Create wide area network links

B -Connect wireless clients to public hotspots

C -Create remote connections to corporate offices

D -Connect users to private sites with different GHz ranges.

E -Create immediate peer-to-peer links for quick file transfer

A VPN may be used for creating wide area network links, connecting wireless clients to public hotspots, and creating remote connections to corporate offices.

Which options can be configured through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol? Choose all that apply.

A -Domain name

B -Mesh topology

C -DNS server address

D -Time server address

E -Loopback addressing

F -Default gateway address

Domain name, DNS server address, time server address, and default gateway address can be configured through the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol.

Which are options of different routers? Choose all that apply.

A -Static

B -Dynamic

C -Protocol

D -Packet switches

Static and dynamic are the two types of routers.

A firewall is known as a/an __________ device.

A -area

B -access

C -perimeter

D -distribution

IPv6 uses a 128-bit addressing scheme.

True

False

Which TCP/IP network tool is a terminal emulation program?

A -TELNET

B -TCP port

C -PATHPING

D -Gateway interface

The network command TELNET is a TCP/IP terminal emulation program.

Which are familiar TCP protocols? Choose all that apply.

A -FTP

B -SSH

C -P2P

D -SMTP

E -Telnet

FTP, SSH, SMTP, and Telnet are popular protocols.

Which are advantages of a wired LAN? Choose all that apply.

A -Security

B -Reserves IP addresses

C -Built with inexpensive hardware

D -Superior speed and performance

Advantages of wired LANs include increased security, superior speed and performance, and the fact that they are built with inexpensive hardware.

TCP handles the higher-level protocols in an Internet Protocol set.

True

False

TCP does not handle the higher-level protocols in an Internet Protocol set.

Which are characteristics of WPA encryption? Choose all that apply.

A -Based on 802.11i

B -Stronger security than with WEP

C -Based on cable Internet technology

D -Easiest to deploy to a home wireless network

Being based on 802.11i, having stronger security than with WEP, and being easiest to deploy to a home wireless network are all characteristics of WPA encryption.

Which options are included with the physical design of network topologies? Choose all that apply.

A -The actual devices

B -The cabling of the devices

C -The location of the devices

D -The virtual structure of the network

The actual devices, the cabling of the devices, and the location of the devices are all options that are included with the physical design of network topologies.

Which term is primarily used for IP protocol testing?

A -Host address

B -Network address

C -Classful IP addressing

D -Local loopback address

The local loopback address is primarily used for IP protocol testing.

Which are benefits of T1? Choose all that apply.

A -High speed

B -Low bandwidth

C -High bandwidth

D -24 channels running at 64 Kbps each

Which organization works to establish global standards for communications and information exchange?

A -ITU

B -IOC

C -ISO

D -IETF

The ___________ segments of layer 4 are encapsulated into packets.

A -ACC/FSC

B -UDP/FSC

C -TCP/UDP

D -ACC/UDP

The TCP/UDP segments of layer 4 are encapsulated into packets.

Which factors explain the rarity of STP cable use? Choose all that apply.

A -High cost

B -Slow Mbps

C -Difficult to install

D -Vulnerable to electromagnetic interference

Which is another name for a perimeter Network?

A -TCP

B -VPN

C -Firewall

D -Demilitarized zone

Perimeter networks are also called demilitarized zones.

Which type of routing learns routes automatically from other routes in a network?

A -Static

B -Dynamic

C -Reversible

D -Unidirectional

Which is the correct definition for the term, ISDN?

A -Integrated System Digital Network

B -Individual Services Digital Network

C -Integrated Services Demo Network

D -Integrated Services Digital Network

Integrated Services Digital Network is the correct definition for the term ISDN.

Which statement describes a network?

A -Communications engineering

B -A collection of interconnected objects

C -Remote access made available to a group of people

D -The invisible frame used to implement relationships between electrical objects

Which are disadvantages of a wireless local area network? Choose all that apply.

A -Security is difficult

B -Lower bandwidth

C -Slower data transfer rate

D -Connecting to routers

The disadvantages of a wireless local area network are difficulties with security, lower bandwidth, and slower data transfer rate.

Which option defines mobile broadband?

A -Limits the service provider coverage area

B -The data rate of a computer network connection

C -Connecting voice band and radio band frequencies

D -High-speed wireless Internet connection services designed to be used from arbitrary locations

An unmanaged switch will have an IP address.

True

False

An unmanaged switch will never have an IP address.

Which is a disadvantage of a wired LAN?

A -Identifying the IPv4

B -Connecting to routers

C -Running network cables

D -Communicating with PCs

Running network cables is a disadvantage of a wired LAN.

A hub is used to connect __________.

A -network ports

B -network routers

C -network segments

D -network MAC addresses

Which options are displayed when using a PING command? Choose all that apply.

A -Packet statistics

B -Approximate round trip time

C -Current entries in verbose mode

D -Host and associates related to the Internet address

Packet statistics and approximate round trip time are options displayed when using a PING command.

The __________ was originally designed in 1957 for the Department of Defense.

A -LAN

B -intranet

C -Internet

D -extranet

The Internet was originally designed in 1957 for the Department of Defense.

Which is the most common type of networking cable?

A -STP

B -UTP

C -Fiber

D -Coaxial

Which are causes of wireless network outages? Choose all that apply.

A -Inside larger buildings

B -Nearby water sources

C -Harsh weather conditions

D -Obstructions from geography

E -Limits of service provider coverage area

Operating inside larger buildings, obstructions from geography, and limits of service provider coverage areas are all causes of wireless network outages.

Routing protocols control the ___________ of information between routers so the routers can select the proper path for traffic.

A -closing

B -booking

C -opening

D -exchange

Routing protocols control the exchange of information between routers so the routers can select the proper path for traffic.

A virtual computer is a separately purchased piece of hardware used to install server applications.

True

False

A virtual computer is software, not hardware.

Unshielded twisted-pair cable is the most common because it is the most __________.

A -reliant

B -durable

C -trustworthy

D -inexpensive

Unshielded twisted-pair cable is the most common because it is the most inexpensive.

UDP provides ___________ end-to-end packet delivery.

A -source

B -model

C -reliable

D -unreliable

UDP provides unreliable end-to-end packet delivery.

Fiberoptic signals may easily be intercepted.

True

False

Fiberoptic signals are not at all susceptible to interception.

An unmanaged switch allows data to go through __________.

A -an open port

B -a closed port

C -with administrative control

D -without administrative control

An unmanaged switch allows data to go through without administrative control.

With ISDN, users can use phone lines at the same time the machine is communicating with the wide area network without losing the connection.

True

False

With ISDN, users can use phone lines at the same time the machine is communicating with the wide area network without losing the connection.

Which option is the meaning of TCP?

A -Teredo Control Ports

B -Telnet Command Protocol

C -Transmission Control Protocol

D -Tunneling Configuration Protocol

TCP stands for Transmission Control Protocol.

Which is the fastest possible dial-up speed?

A -14 Kbps

B -28 Kbps

C -64 Kbps

D -11 Mbps

Dial-up at its fastest is still only 64 Kbps.

Which are the layers of the OSI model? Choose all that apply.

A -Session layer

B -Physical layer

C -Data-link layer

D -Network layer

E -Transport layer

F -Broadband layer

G -Application layer

H -Presentation layer

A hub is also known by which name?

A -Open repeater

B -Network repeater

C -Multiport repeater

D -Communication repeater

How many channels can be accessed from a T1 telephone line for a WAN?

A -1

B -24

C -48

D -96

A T1 line has 24 channels.

Which method is favored for allocating IP addresses?

A -DHCP

B -Static

C -APIPA

D -IPCONFIG

DHCP is favored for allocating IP addresses.

Which is the most important device within a perimeter network?

A -Router

B -Modem

C -Firewall

D -Hard drive

n which direction do receives move in the OSI model?

A -Up

B -Left

C -Right

D -Down

Receives move up in the OSI model.

Which are examples of reserved private IP addresses? Choose all that apply.

A -8978.01

B -10.0.0.0

C -24.36.11

D -172.16.0.0

E -172.168.0.0

10.0.0.0, 172.16.0.0, 172.16.0.0 are all examples of reserved private IP addresses.

Click the Exhibit button. Which option is the network card's physical address?

A -Option A

B -Option B

C -Option C

D -Option D

00-1C-BF-62-06-E3 is the network card's physical address.

__________ is a number permanently assigned to a computer or network device by the network administrator.

A -IPv4

B -IPv5

C -Static IP address

D -Standard IP address

A static IP address is a number permanently assigned to a computer or network device by the network administrator. 

What is the function of a WEP key?

A -Limits the service provider coverage area

B -Uses network topology to protect network data

C -Adjusts networks to conform with wireless security standards

D -Uses a passphrase to hide the contents of messages from intruders

The function of a WEP key is to use a passphrase to hide the contents of messages from intruders.

Which are sets of rules that direct the way computers exchange information?

A -Tools

B -Orders

C -Profiles

D -Protocols

Protocols are sets of rules that direct the way computers exchange information.

Which are knowledge recommendations for the Networking Fundamentals exam? Choose all that apply.

A -General computer skills

B -Computer systems certification

C -Foundational knowledge of the exam domains

D -Some experience with technologies such as Windows Server, network management tools, and DNS

General computer skills, foundational knowledge of the exam domains, and some experience with technologies such as Windows Server, network management tools, and DNS are all knowledge recommendations for the Networking Fundamentals exam. 

Which is the least expensive cable discussed?

A -STP

B -UTP

C -Fiber

D -Coaxial

The least expensive cable discussed is UTP cable.

Which is the function of a DNS server?

A -A local file on a computer used to map IP addresses to domain names

B -A computer that uses a name-service protocol to map an IP address to a name

C -A server used for the name conversion process, used for fully qualified domain names

D -Used only in a Microsoft Windows network for NetBIOS name mapping to IP address

A DNS server is used for the name conversion process, used for fully qualified domain names.

__________ establishes a dedicated circuit for the duration of the transmission.

A -MAC table

B -Cell switching

C -Circuit switching

D -Packet switching

Circuit switching establishes a dedicated circuit for the duration of the transmission.

All computers have one special IP address known as __________.

A -IPv4 addressing

B -static IP addressing

C -dynamic IP addressing

D -local loopback addressing

All computers have one special IP address known as local loopback addressing.

__________ switches are when transmissions are broken into smaller fixed-length pieces and individually transmitted.

A -Cell

B -Light

C -Circuit

D -Packet

Cell switches are when transmissions are broken into smaller fixed-length pieces and individually transmitted.

Which steps are taken by DHCP when a computer starts? Choose all that apply.

A -IP offer

B -IP request

C -IP protocol

D -IP discovery

E -IP password

F -IP transparency

G -IP acknowledgement

IP offer, IP request, IP discovery, and IP acknowledgment are taken by DHCP when a computer starts.

Classful IP addressing divides the IPv4 address space into __________address classes.

A -2

B -4

C -5

D -8

Which are common forms of network media connections? Choose all that apply.

A -Coaxial

B -Wireless

C -Single line

D -Rotational

E -Fiber optics

F -Twisted-pair

Coaxial, wireless, fiber optics, and twisted-pair are common forms of network media connections.

Which is the directly connected route or default route for any router?

A -IP address

B -Subnet mask

C -Routing table

D -Default gateway

A router has an IP address known as a default gateway, which is the default route for the router.

Which define the capabilities of a VLAN? Choose all that apply.

A -Can manage an unmanaged switch

B -Can virtually create collision domains

C -Can virtually create broadcast domains

D -Can be used without a managed switch

E -Can group users that need additional security

VLANs can virtually create broadcast domains and group users that need additional security.

Which technology is used to hide the IP addresses of the internal LAN systems from external LAN systems in a home or office network?

A -BTA

B -NSZ

C -HSN

D -NAT

NAT technology is used to hide the IP addresses of the internal LAN systems from external LAN systems in a home or office network.

The OSI model is divided into which categories? Choose all that apply.

A -Model layer

B -Upper layers

C -Lower layers

D -System layer

The OSI model is divided into upper and lower layers.

__________ networks are networks that are created without the use of wires.

A -DSL

B -GHZ range

C -Transport layer

D -Wireless telecommunications

An address allows networks or PCs to __________ with each other.

A -crop

B -seed

C -multiply

D -communicate

Which are characteristics of managed switches? Choose all that apply.

A -Will have an IP address

B -Greater number of uplinks

C -Transmission speed considerations

D -Give users full administrative control

E -Ports can be controlled and monitored

F -More expensive than unmanaged switches

G -Must have a managed switch to create a VLAN

Extranet is also known as __________ communication.

A -wired

B -wireless

C -peer-to-peer

D -business-to-business

Which network access method is considered the most reliable?

A -Bus network

B -Star network

C -Ring network

D -Mesh network

The __________ layer determines which application on the receiving side will respond to data going up in the OSI model.

A -physical

B -transport

C -application

D -presentation

IP addresses can be configured automatically and manually.

True

False

P addresses can be configured automatically and manually.

Which are attributes of a VPN? Choose all that apply.

A -Secure

B -Encrypted

C -Open to public

D -Requires authentication

E -Exists outside the Internet

Secure, encrypted, and requires authentication are all attributes of a VPN.

Which octet of an IP address is used to identify a class?

A -Any

B -Last

C -First

D -Middle

Which command displays whether or not a computer is DHCP-enabled?

A -ARP

B -NETSTAT

C -IPCONFIG

D -IPCONFIG /ALL

IPCONFIG /ALL displays whether or not a computer is DHCP-enabled.

Which is the definition of a host file?

A -A local file on a computer used to map IP addresses to domain names

B -A computer that uses a name-service protocol to map an IP address to a name

C -A server used for the name conversion process, used for fully qualified domain names

D -A firewall used to communicate with the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)

A host file is a local file on a computer used to map IP addresses to domain names.

Which term has a numeric value that identifies a computer on a network?

A -APIPA

B -IP address

C -Name server

D -Domain name

The IP address has a numeric value that identifies a computer on a network.

Which is not allowed by an APIPA address if no default gateway is configured?

A -Intranet access

B -Internet access

C -Static IP addressing

D -Dynamic addressing

Which are advantages of a wireless LAN? Choose all that apply.

A -Widely available

B -No need for cables

C -Can be used at home

D -Multiple IP addresses

Which are benefits of using a T3 phone line? Choose all that apply.

A -24 channels

B -672 channels

C -Very high speed

D -Very high bandwidth

672 channels, very high speed, and very high bandwidth are the benefits of using a T3 phone line.

Which is the meaning of the term, LAN?

A -Live area network

B -Local area network

C -Leased area network

D -Limited access network

Which is the meaning of the term, LAN?

A -Live area network

B -Local area network

C -Leased area network

D -Limited access network

A layer 2 switch is a device that processes and routes data at the __________ of the OSI model.

A -physical layer

B -data-link layer

C -network layer

D -transport layer

A layer 2 switch is a device that processes and routes data at the data-link layer of the OSI model.

Which method is used to transmit data in fiber optic cables?

A -Infrared beams

B -LED light pulses

C -Electric wavelengths

D -Gamma ray emissions

n fiber optics, data is transmitted as LED light impulses.

Which option was the first widely accepted wireless networking standard?

A -802

B -802.11

C -802.11b

D -802.11g

802.11b was the first widely accepted wireless networking standard.

Which items may cause EMI? Choose all that apply.

A -Microwave ovens

B -Metal water bottles

C -Exposed sheet rock

D -Small electric motors

Microwave ovens and small electric motors may cause EMI.

APIPA is used when no DHCP server is present. 

Which action does TRACERT perform?

A -History of computer's previous owners

B -Locations of where a computer was repaired

C -Interchanges data packets between computer networks

D -Trace how many routers there are from one location to another

Which option describes a coaxial cable?

A -Eight color-coded copper wires which are twisted around one another

B -A metallic foil or copper braid which surrounds a copper conductor

C -A cable which has an extra coating around the wire pairs to prevent EMI

D -A hollow outer cylindrical conductor surrounding a single inner wire made of two conducting elements

Which form of LANs are the wave of the future?

A -Wired LANs

B -Cabled LANs

C -Wireless LANs

D -Cableless LANs

Wireless LANs are the wave of the future.

What are the purposes of IPv4 addressing? Choose all that apply.

A -Core standard for the Internet

B -A unique identifier for a computer or device

C -Used by Microsoft Windows for communication

D -Wire-based protocol used on Ethernet networks

IPv4 is a core standard for the Internet, includes a unique identifier for a computer or device, and is used by Microsoft Windows for communication.

Which network is a commonly used access method in homes and offices?

A -Bus network

B -Star network

C -Ring network

D -Mesh network

A star network is commonly used in homes and offices.

How many layers are in the OSI model?

A -1

B -3

C -5

D -7

There are 7 layers in the OSI model.

Which type of twisted-pair cabling prevents against electromagnetic interference?

A -Shielded

B -Bi-lateral

C -Rotational

D -Unshielded

Shielded twisted-pair cabling prevents against electromagnetic interference.

The __________ should be associated to the IP address.

A -IP address

B -name server

C -static address

D -domain name

The domain name should be associated to the IP address. 

Wireless frequencies are a public resource regulated by the __________.

A -Integrated Digital Network Service

B -Federal Communications Commission

C -Bureau of Wireless Security Standards

D -Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Wireless frequencies are a public resource regulated by the Federal Communications Commission.

Which protocols are considered the newest wireless standards? Choose all that apply.

A -802.11

B -802.11b

C -802.11g

D -802.11n

E -802.11a

802.11g and 802.11n are the newest wireless standards.

Which class address can contain millions of networks?

A -Class A

B -Class B

C -Class C

D -Class D

Which are examples of important network components? Choose all that apply.

A -RAM

B -Hubs

C -Routers

D -Network cards

E -Media transfer

F -Wiring and cabling

G -Protocols and services

H -Wireless access points

Hubs, routers, network cards, wiring and cabling, protocols and services, and wireless access points are all examples of important network components.

For what does MAC stand?

A -Media Access Center

B -Media Access Control

C -Media Amount Control

D -Multiple Access Control

MAC stands for Media Access Control.

In which year was the Internet developed?

A -1958

B -1969

C -1980

D -1991

1969 is the year in which the Internet was developed.

Which is the number of networks a router will always be connected to?

A -1

B -2

C -3

D -4

A router will always be connected to two networks.

A VLAN is recommended after how many devices are connected to a single LAN?

A -50

B -100

C -200

D -500

Which column in statistics using the PATHPING command shows packets lost in transit?

A -1

B -6

C -8

D -12

Packets lost in transit are shown in the sixth column.

A/An __________ switch is considered to be less intelligent.

A -Cisco

B -lesson

C -managed

D -unmanaged

An unmanaged switch is considered to be less intelligent.

Which item is necessary for computers and routers to communicate with others?

A -IP address

B -File directory

C -Access codes

D -Public encryption

IP addresses are necessary for computers and routers to communicate with others.

In which year were standards created for cabling used in telecommunications applications?

A -1988

B -1991

C -1995

D -2000

In 1991, standards for cabling were introduced for telecommunication applications.

Which option defines a VLAN?

A -Collision domain created by switches

B -Broadcast domain created by switches

C -Broadcast domain created by crossover cables

D -Straight-through cable connected to the same medium

A VLAN is a broadcast domain created by switches.

Which are the two types of wireless LANs?

A -Mapped

B -Directional

C -Peer-to-peer

D -Infrastructure

Which type of wireless LAN requires more equipment?

A -Mapped

B -Directional

C -Peer-to-peer

D -Infrastructure

Which UTP cable type is the fastest standard?

A -Cat 1

B -Cat 2

C -Cat 4

D -Cat 6

Cat 6 is the fastest standard UTP cable type.

Which is the greatest disadvantage with wireless connections?

A -Expensive

B -Low Mbps

C -Hassle to set up

D -Susceptible to EMI

The greatest disadvantage of wireless networks is their vulnerability to EMI.

TCP provides which type of control?

A -Ebb

B -Flow

C -Design

D -Balance

TCP provides flow control.

IP configuration can be accessed under which control panel item?

A -Network

B -Network Panel

C -Network and Sharing Center

D -Identify and repair network problems

IP configuration can be found under the Network and Sharing Center control panel item.

Fluorescent lighting may cause EMI in an unshielded twisted-pair cable.

True

False

Fluorescent lighting may cause EMI to an unshielded twisted-pair cable.

The frame header will consist of which two elements?

A -Router

B -Systems layer

C -MAC source address

D -MAC destination address

The frame header consists of the MAC source address and the MAC destination address.

Which two groups define a network address?

A -Host address

B -Home address

C -E-mail address

D -Network address

Host address and network address define a network address.

On which level of the OSI model is wireless telecommunication implemented?

A -Physical layer

B -Network layer

C -Data-link layer

D -Transport layer

Wireless telecommunication is implemented on the physical layer of the OSI model.

What is the function of wireless modulation?

A -Bridges different wireless frequencies such as AM and FM

B -Designs wireless Internet connections for arbitrary locations

C -Makes voice band and radio band frequencies work together

D -Adjusts networks to conform with wireless security standards

The function of wireless modulation is to make voice band and radio band frequencies work together.

Which option describes the term, EIA?

A -Energy Impact Alliance

B -Energy Indexing Annuity

C -Electronics Industries Alliance

D -Electronic Information Administration

EIA stands for Electronics Industries Alliance.

A mesh network is self-_________.

A -healing

B -hosting

C -sufficient

D -conscious

A mesh network is self-healing.

__________ is/are multiple switches within an environment to make a redundant link, so if a switch fails, they are still able to connect with the destination.

A -Ethernet

B -Physical layer

C -Layer 3 switches

D -Switch link redundancy

Switch redundancy is multiple switches within an environment to make a redundant link, so if a switch fails, they are still able to connect with the destination. 

For what does the term IETF stand?

A -Internet Enterprise Term Field

B -Internet Enterprise Task Force

C -Internet Engineering Term Field

D -Internet Engineering Task Force

IETF stands for Internet Engineering Task Force.

Data straight-through cables are used to connect nodes to which OSI levels? Choose all that apply.

A -1

B -2

C -3

D -5

E -7

Data straight-through cables are used to connect nodes to first, second, and third OSI levels.

A MAC address is broken down into chunks consisting of how many bytes each?

A -1

B -2

C -3

D -4

A MAC address is broken down into chunks of 3 bytes each.

Which topics are included in the Understanding Network Infrastructures knowledge domain? Choose all that apply.

A -Access methods

B -Wide area networks

C -Wireless networking

D -Local area networks

E -Internet, intranet, and extranet

Access methods, wide area networks, wireless networking, local area networks, and Internet, intranet, and extranet are all topics which are included in the Understanding Network Infrastructures knowledge domain.

What is IPSec?

A -A function which speeds up IP configuration

B -A message sent by the DHCP to accept an IP address

C -A DHCP feature which sends an IP request to the server

D -A protocol suite for securing Internet Protocol communications

IPSec is a protocol suite for securing Internet Protocol communications.

Which term is used to describe electromagnetic waves or radio frequencies which carry a signal over an entire communication path?

A -Wireless

B -GHz ranges

C -Telecommunication

D -Perimeter networks

The term wireless is used to describe electromagnetic waves or radio frequencies which carry a signal over an entire communication path.

__________ is a number randomly assigned to a computer or network device by a DHCP server.

A -IPv4

B -Static IP address

C -Domain IP address

D -Dynamic IP address

A dynamic IP address is a number randomly assigned to a computer or network device by a DHCP server.

Wired local area networks are based on a technology known as ___________.

A -SCSI

B -modem

C -Ethernet

D -innovation

Wired local area networks are based on a technology known as Ethernet.

Which cables are resistant to electromagnetic interference? Choose all that apply.

A -TV

B -STP

C -UTP

D -Radio

E -Coaxial

STP and coaxial cables are resistant to electromagnetic interference.

Which is a database of information that routers have discovered from other routers?

A -TRACERT

B -IP address

C -Round table

D -Routing table

Information is stored in a routing table.

Layer 2 and layer 3 switches are similar, except in which way?

A -Layer 3 utilizes IP addresses

B -Layer 2 utilizes IP addresses

C -Layer 2 is not similar to layer 3

D -Layer 3 utilizes MAC addresses

Layer 3 utilizes IP addresses.

In dynamic routing, the best route to a destination is known as a/an __________.

A -aisle

B -band

C -metric

D -thoroughfare

Which layers of the OSI model perform application-specific functions like data formatting, encryption, and connection management?

A -None

B -Upper

C -Lower

D -Middle

The upper layers of the OSI model perform application-specific functions like data formatting, encryption, and connection management.

Which are characteristics of cable and DSL Internet connections? Choose all that apply

A -Neither technology is better than the other

B -Cable is considered better technology than DSL

C -Cable and DSL are considered broadside technology

D -Cable and DSL are considered broadband technology

Neither technology is necessarily better than the other, and both are considered broadband technology.

Neither technology is necessarily better than the other, and both are considered broadband technology.

TCP ports are used most for network purposes.

Which type of cable can connect a PC directly to another PC?

A -Flip

B -Flavor

C -Crossfire

D -Crossover

A wide area network spans a small geographic area.

True

False

A wide area network spans a large geographic area.

_________ is the newest version of IP, designed as the successor to IPv4.

A -IPv6

B -IPv4

C -Static address

D -Domain name

The DoD model is the same as the OSI model.

True

False

The DoD model is not the same as the OSI model.

Which are characteristics of UTP cables? Choose all that apply.

A -Pairs of wires are twisted

B -Signals are carried along one pair

C -Signals are carried using both pairs

D -Contains eight individual color-coded copper wires

E -Uses an RJ-45 connector as the computer connection

UTP cables are pairs of wires that are twisted, carry signals using both pairs, contain eight individual color-coded copper wires, and use an RJ-45 connector as the computer connection.

In the command prompt, the IPv4 address is written in which notation?

A -Primary

B -Longhand

C -Dotted decimal

D -Dotted decibels

In the command prompt, the IPv4 address is written in dotted decimal.

Which command is used to trace associated routers as well as to display the IP address, location, and time it took to trace each router sometimes with remote access?

A -ARP

B -NETSTAT

C -TRACERT

D -TRACEROUTE

Which was the first instance of Ethernet cables used in 10Base-5 and 10Base-2 networks?

A -Coaxial

B -EMI cable

C -Holstered

D -Xerox cable

The first Ethernet cables used in 10Base-5 and 10Base-2 networks were coaxial.

Routing __________ are used to determine the default route the data packets will take.

A -premiers

B -protocols

C -packages

D -percentages

Routing protocols are used to determine the default route the data packets will take. 

Which option is the first wireless networking standard created by the IEEE?

A -802

B -P2P

C -802.11

D -802.11n

802.11 is the first wireless networking standard created by the IEEE.

What is a MAC address?

A -A memory method

B -A feature which automatically saves a file

C -A utility which automatically replies to e-mails

D -A unique identifier assigned to network interfaces

A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to network interfaces.

How many ranges of addresses exist which are known as private IP addresses?

A -1

B -2

C -3

D -4

There are three ranges of addresses that exist which are known as private IP addresses.

A computer is more secure when there are not active connections present.

True

False

A computer is more secure when there are not active connections present.

Which medium creates internetworks?

A -Router

B -Modem

C -End system

D -Model system

The router medium creates internetworks.

IPSec protects data flow between a pair of __________.

A -hosts

B -servers

C -TCP ports

D -IP addresses

IPSec protects data flow between a pair of hosts.

The IANA performs which function?

A -Assigns user names

B -Assigns IP addresses

C -Identifies IPv4 elements

D -Identifies IPv4 addresses

The IANA assigns IP addresses.

Which are functions of the NETSTAT command? Choose all that apply.

A -Troubleshoots security

B -Reports approximate round trip time

C -Configures each entry into verbose mode

D -Troubleshoots active connections to a computer

Troubleshoots security and troubleshoots active connections to a computer are functions of the NETSTAT command.

Routers are not used for wireless networks.

True

False

Routers are used for wireless networks.

Which are the types of available switches? Choose all that apply.

A -Cell

B -Light

C -Circuit

D -Packet

Available switches include cell, circuit, and packet.

Transmission speed is the rate data moves across which type of channel?

A -Open

B -Speed

C -Network

D -Communication

Transmission speed is the rate data moves across the communication channel.

How many bytes long is a MAC address?

A -3

B -4

C -6

D -8

A MAC address is 6 bytes long.

Which is another name for a subnet mask?

A -Port mask

B -Packet mask

C -Network mask

D -Gateway mask

The subnet mask is sometimes called the network mask.

Which type of network media is unaffected by EMI?

A -Coaxial

B -Fiberoptic

C -Shielded twisted pair

D -Unshielded twisted pair

Fiber optics are unaffected by EMI.

At what layer is a hub device found in the OSI layer?

A -1

B -4

C -6

D -7

Hubs are on the first layer of the OSI.

Which segments constitute a frame? Choose all that apply.

A -Frame header

B -Frame column

C -Frame countdown

D -Frame sequence check

A frame header and sequence check make up a frame.

Which option defines NAT?

A -Network Address Tool

B -Network Address Transit

C -Network Address Translation

D -Network Address Transcription

NAT stands for Network Address Translation.

DSL requires the use of a broadband modem.

True

False

DSL requires the use of a broadband modem.

Which option is a cause of collision domains?

A -Data is being sent on a shared medium

B -Data packets being sent are too complex

C -Two domains are connected by one router

D -Too many networks are running on a single backbone cable

When data is being sent on a shared medium, collision domains can occur.

Which items may be used to provide communication security? Choose all that apply.

A -Firewalls

B -Headphones

C -Security zones

D -Enclosed cubicles

E -Virtual private networks

Firewalls, security zones, and virtual private networks are all items which may be used to provide communication security. 

Which are parts of a static IP address? Choose all that apply.

A -OPP

B -DNS

C -Subnet mask

D -Default bridge

E -Default gateway

Apart from the IP address itself, the address also consists of a subnet mask and a default gateway.

Which option shows how fast data can be transferred within a WAN on a T3 telephone line?

A -1.544 Gbps

B -1.544 Mbps

C -44.736 Gbps

D -44.736 Mbps

Data can be transferred 44.736 Mbps with T3.

What is the function of Telnet?

A -Programs a router

B -Configures the DHCP

C -Reports approximate round trip time

D -Configures each TCP/IP entry into verbose mode