True / False

1. A network that connects LANs in different countries is most likely a WAN.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LANs, Internetworks, WANs, and MANs
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

2. In order to find out your MAC address, you should open a command prompt and type
ipconfig /all.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: How Two Computers Communicate on a LAN: Some Details
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

3. What makes a computer a "server" is the fact that it has a server operating system installed on
it.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Clients and Servers
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

4. Each component of a computer is designed to perform only one specific task-either input,
processing, or output.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

5. An extranet is a private network, such as a school or company network, in which the devices
and servers are available only to users connected to the internal network.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Internet, Intranet, and Extranet
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

Multiple Choice

6. The XYZ company has two offices, one in Chicago, and a brand new office in Pittsburgh. To
connect the two offices, they will need a dedicated line, probably leased from the phone
company. What type of network will they be implementing to connect their two offices?
a. LAN
b. WAN
c. PAN
d. SAN
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LANs, Internetworks, WANs, and MANs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

7. Air waves are an example of what type of network component?

a. network interface card
b. network medium
c. interconnecting device
d. network protocol
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Components
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

8. Windows 10 is an example of which of the following?

a. network protocol
b. client operating system
c. server software
d. server operating system
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Clients and Servers
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

9. What is one of the disadvantages of a peer-to-peer network compared to a server-based

network?
a. more difficult to setup and install
b. more expensive
c. higher administration costs
d. limited security
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Peer-to-Peer/Workgroup Model
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

10. What command would you issue from a command prompt to see a listing of the computers in
your workgroup?
a. arp -a
b. net view
c. ipconfig /all
d. ping
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Models
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

11. What is one of the disadvantages of a server-based network compared to a peer-to-peer

network?
a. additional costs
b. decentralized data access
c. difficult to expand
d. less secure
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Models
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

12. Which component manages the details of communicating with the NIC hardware to send and
receive data to and from network media?
a. client
b. server software
c. network protocol
d. device driver
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Components
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

13. When data is being prepared for transmission onto the network, it is broken into small pieces
and a header and trailer are added to each piece to help identify it. What is this process called?
a. multitasking
b. verification
c. encapsulation
d. application
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Packets and Frames
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

14. Every NIC has a unique address that consists of a 12-digit hexadecimal value. What is this
address called?
a. IP address
b. subnet mask
c. MAC address
d. default gateway
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: How Two Computers Communicate on a LAN: Some Details
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

15. Using the physical mail analogy, what part of an address on an envelope is most like the IP
address?
a. MAC address
b. street address
c. recipient name
d. zip code
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: How Two Computers Communicate on a LAN: Some Details
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

16. You are building a gaming computer and you want to install a dedicated graphics card that
has a fast GPU and 4GB of memory on board. You need to make sure that you have the right
connector available on your motherboard. What type of connector would be appropriate?
a. PCI
b. SATA
 c. PCI Express
d. IDE
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Personal Computer Hardware
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

17. You want a fast CPU for the new computer you are building and your motherboard only has
one CPU socket. To increase the processing power, you need a CPU that provides more than one
processor. What type of CPU are you looking for?
a. multicore
b. multiprocessing
c. multitasking
d. multilink
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

18. Which component, located on the motherboard, carries out all the instructions provided by
computer programs?
a. hard drive
b. RAM
c. NIC
d. CPU
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

19. You are the network administrator for a company and you want to separate the traffic from
the accounting department from the rest of the network. However, the accounting department
still needs to have access to other network resources. What type of network do you need to
implement?
a. WPAN
b. internetwork
c. WAN
d. wireless network
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LANs, Internetworks, WANs, and MANs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

20. Which part of the network communication process is responsible for sending and receiving
data to and from the network media?
a. network software
b. network protocol
c. user application
d. network interface
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Layers of the Network Communication Process
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

21. You're the network administrator for a company located in Arizona that has just opened an
office in Texas. You need to make sure that the two locations can communicate. What type of
network are you implementing?
a. MAN
b. WAN
c. internetwork
d. extended LAN
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LANs, Internetworks, WANs, and MANs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

22. You have just started a new business. You need to have three to four workstations available
for your employees who simply need to share some files and a printer, but you don't have a large
budget. Security is not a major concern, but costs are. Which network model would be the most
appropriate for your situation?
a. internetwork
b. domain
c. peer-to-peer network
d. server-based network
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Models
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

23. Which unit of data stores a single value that can be a 0 or a 1?

a. byte
b. bit
c. nibble
d. word
e. bps
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storage Components
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

Multiple Response

24. Which of the following are examples of output devices? (Choose all that apply.)
a. monitor
b. printer
c. keyboard
d. speakers
e. CPU
ANSWER: a, b, d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 3:16 PM

25. Which of the following are examples of input devices? (Choose all that apply.)
a. mouse
b. monitor
c. keyboard
d. scanner
e. printer
ANSWER: a, c, d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 3:16 PM

Completion

26. The three basic functions of a computer are input, ____________, and output.
ANSWER: processing
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

27. A ____________ is a packet that has been encapsulated with the source and destination
MAC addresses in the header and an error-checking code in the trailer.
ANSWER: frame
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Packets and Frames
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

28. A ____________ is a chunk of data with the source and destination IP addresses added to it.
ANSWER: packet
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Packets and Frames
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

29. A ______________ is a collection of users and computers whose accounts are managed by
Windows servers called domain controllers.
ANSWER: domain
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Server/Domain-Based Model
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

30. The process of ____________ adds IP addresses and then MAC addresses to chunks of data
before sending the data onto the network.
ANSWER: encapsulation
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Packets and Frames
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

Matching

Match each item with a statement below.

a. server
b. network protocols
c. domain
d. LAN
e. header
f. packet
g. WAN
h. nonvolatile memory
i. internetwork
j. core
REFERENCES: Glossary
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

31. the term used to describe an OS designed mainly to share network resources
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

32. the software defining the rules and formats a computer must use when sending information
across the network
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

33. a collection of users and computers in a Windows server-based network

ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. a network that connects devices in a small geographic area

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

35. information added to the front end of a chunk of data

ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1

36. a chunk of data with source and destination IP addresses in the header
ANSWER: f
POINTS: 1

37. network that is geographically dispersed

ANSWER: g
POINTS: 1

38. the firmware of a computer is stored in this type of storage

ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1
39. a networked collection of LANs tied together by devices such as routers
ANSWER: i
POINTS: 1

40. an instance of a processor inside a single CPU chip

ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1

Subjective Short Answer

41. Judy has just sent a ping message from her computer to John's computer using John's
computer's IP address to verify that she has connectivity. List the steps that the message takes to
get to the other computer and what layer of the network communication process each step relates
to.
ANSWER: First, Judy opens a command prompt and types the command ping
192.168.0.10. This is the user application layer. The next step is for
Judy's computer to create the ping message to send to John's computer. This
is the network software layer. The ping message then is encapsulated with
the IP addresses of both Judy's computer and John's, which are the source
and destination IP addresses. At this step, Judy's computer also finds out
what the MAC address of John's computer is, which will be the destination
MAC address. Both of these steps are part of the network protocol layer.
Finally, Judy's computer adds her MAC address and John's MAC address
(source and destination MAC addresses) to the package, converts the
message into bits, and sends it to the network medium. This is the network
interface step.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Layers of the Network Communication Process
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

42. What is the difference between short-term storage and long-term storage?
ANSWER: Data that is stored in short-term storage is erased when the computer is
powered off. When the computer is turned back on, there is no trace of any
previous data. The computer transfers programs and files into this short-term
storage to make it readily available for the CPU. Long-term storage retains
its data even when no power is applied to the computer. Long-term storage is
where programs and files are stored.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Storage Components
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

43. How do you access the BIOS setup utility?

ANSWER: Turn your computer on and watch the first screen that appears carefully as it
will have a message. This message will tell you what key to press to enter
the BIOS. When you know what key to press, do so quickly. If you do not
press the key in time, the computer will continue to boot. After it boots, shut
down the computer and try again.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Computer Boot Procedure
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

44. What is the difference between a LAN and a WAN?

ANSWER: A LAN is a group of computers connected by a network device, such as a
hub or switch, that is located in a small area, such as an office building. LAN
connections usually have high data transfer rates and use UTP cabling. A
WAN is a network that covers a much larger area. It can be in the same state,
or across several states, or across several countries. It usually connects
several LANs together using high-speed, public communication links that
are typically very expensive.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LANs, Internetworks, WANs, and MANs
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

45. What are the three basic tasks performed by a computer?

ANSWER: Input, processing, and output. First, it accepts input. Input can come from
several different devices like a mouse, a keyboard, or storage. Input usually
is generated by a user's actions, but not always. Next, the CPU processes the
input, which means that it examines the input and determines or calculates
the results. Finally, the CPU sends instructions to whatever device is
appropriate to perform or display the output. Output devices include, but are
not limited to, monitors, printers, and storage devices.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Functions of a Computer
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

46. What is a peer-to-peer network, and what are it's advantages and disadvantages?
ANSWER: A peer-to-peer network is a collection of computers in which each computer
can act as a client or a server, or both, and each has equal authority.
Advantages of a peer-to-peer network are that it is easy to install, is
relatively inexpensive to implement, doesn't require extensive training or
special staff, and the lose of a single machine will not cripple the network.
Disadvantages include lack of security, difficult to locate resources, reduced
performance when computer is acting as server, and limitation on the
number of users.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Models
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

47. What is a server-based network, and what are it's advantages and disadvantages?
ANSWER: A server-based network is a network that has certain computers that take on
the role of servers, and all the other computers act as clients. The advantages
are centralized control over network resources, better security, easy
expandability, and no limitations to the number of users. The disadvantages
include higher costs for equipment and software, the need for administrative
personnel to maintain network resources, and the fact that a single computer
could cause the entire network to fail.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Models
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

48. What is the difference between a client operating system and a server operating system?
ANSWER: A client operating system is designed mainly to run user applications like a
word processor or spreadsheet program and to access network resources like
file servers or the Internet. A server operating system is designed to provide
clients with access to network resources such as directory services, shared
files, and e-mail.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Clients and Servers
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

49. Explain the boot procedure.

ANSWER: First, power is supplied to the motherboard. Second, the CPU starts. Third,
the CPU gets the configuration information from the BIOS and carries out
the startup routines, which include performing the POST. The BIOS searches
the boot devices for an OS. After an OS is found, it is loaded into RAM, and
finally, the OS services are started.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Computer Boot Procedure
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM

50. What is the difference between an intranet and an extranet?

ANSWER: An intranet is a private network, such as a school or company network, in
which the devices and servers are available only to users connected to the
internal network. Many of the same protocols and technologies used on the
Internet are used to access information on an intranet. An extranet sits
somewhere between the Internet and an intranet. It allows limited and
controlled access to internal network resources by outside users. It's used
when two organizations need to share resources, so controls are put in place
to allow these organizations to access resources without making resources
available to the wider Internet.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Internet, Intranet, and Extranet
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:32 PM
1. When a NIC is in promiscuous mode, it will process only the frames in which the destination
MAC address matches its own MAC address.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

2. Routers do not forward broadcast packets.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

3. If a router receives a packet and it does not have an entry in its routing table for the destination
network, it will send the packet to its default route, if configured.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

4. A computer's default gateway setting is the MAC address of a router on a remote network.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

5. The name assigned to a wireless network is called the SSID.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless NICs
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

6. Which device receives a frame and reads the source and destination MAC addresses before
forwarding the frame out another port?
a. router
b. switch
c. repeater
d. hub
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Switch Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

7. What does a switch do if it doesn't find the destination MAC address in its switching table?
a. sends an error to the sending device
b. discards the frame
c. sends an ARP to learn the MAC address
d. forwards the frame out all ports
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Switch Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
8. Which of the following is NOT a function of a hub?
a. cleans up the signal
b. transmits the frame out the correct port
c. receives the signal from a connected computer on one of its ports
d. regenerates the signal
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Multiport Repeaters and Hubs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

9. How does a switch "learn" MAC addresses?

a. All the MAC addresses must be entered manually.
b. The switch comes loaded with the most frequently used addresses.
c. It reads the source address and keeps a record of which port the sending computer is
on.
d. The switch uses a mathematical formula to determine what the MAC address would
be for each computer connected to it.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Switch Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

10. Which of the following is true about hubs?

a. Devices on a hub have to share the available bandwidth.
b. They can operate in full-duplex and half-duplex mode.
c. They maintain a table of MAC addresses.
d. They can handle several computer conversations simultaneously.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Multiport Repeaters and Hubs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
11. What does a switch store in its switching table?
a. The frame's source MAC address and the port it was received on.
b. The frame's destination MAC address and the port it was received on.
c. The frame's source IP address and the port it was received on.
d. The frame's destination IP address and the port it was received on.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Switches
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

12. What type of frame is addressed to a specific computer?

a. broadcast
b. unicast
c. multicast
d. anycast
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Interface Cards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

13. Just as a switch keeps records of MAC addresses that it has learned, so does your computer.
What protocol does your computer use to learn MAC addresses?
a. ARP
b. ICMP
c. DHCP
d. IP
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Switches
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

14. What does it mean if the full-duplex indicator on a switch port is on?
 a. The switch is detecting collisions.
b. The port can transmit and receive frames simultaneously.
c. Bandwidth sharing is enabled.
d. The MAC address table is full.
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Switches
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

15. What component of the computer contains a MAC address?

a. motherboard
b. NIC
c. CPU
d. BIOS
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

16. A MAC address is composed of two 24-bit numbers. What does the first 24-bit number
represent?
a. A unique serial number assigned by the manufacturer.
b. The address it uses for a multicast packet.
c. The decryption key used for security purposes.
d. The organizationally unique identifier.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

17. What command issued from the command prompt will show the route that a packet travels
from the issuing computer to another computer?
 a. route
b. tracert
c. ipconfig
d. arp
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

18. What is the purpose of the default route?

a. It serves as a guideline for how to configure routes.
b. It's a route set by Microsoft so that all information comes to their servers first.
c. It's where the router sends all packets with destination addresses of which it has no
knowledge.
d. It's a route that all routers use to get to the Internet.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

19. A wireless access point is most like which other network device, in that all computers send
signals through it to communicate with other computers?
a. switch
b. router
c. hub
d. modem
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless Access Points
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

20. When referring to network bandwidth, what is the basic unit of measurement?
 a. bytes per second
b. bits per second
c. bandwidth per second
d. bytes per minute
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Multiport Repeaters and Hubs
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

21. In some wireless network configurations, a computer must send a special message to the AP
before it can transmit data. What is this message called?
a. RTS
b. ARP
c. CTS
d. DNS
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic AP Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

22. Which of the following is true about a NIC?

a. For incoming messages, it creates frames from packets.
b. For outgoing messages, it assembles bit signals into frames.
c. For incoming messages, it adds a source and destination MAC address.
d. For outgoing messages, it converts frame data into bit signals.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

23. What command would you issue from the command prompt to test whether your computer
has connectivity to the network?
 a. ping IPaddress
b. arp -d IPaddress
c. ipconfig IPaddress
d. ipconfig /all
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Switches
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

24. Which of the following are features of a router? (Choose all that apply)
a. connects computers to the LAN
b. connects LANs to one another
c. works with MAC addresses
d. forwards broadcast packets
e. works with packets
ANSWER: b, e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 3:14 PM

25. Which of the following are true about routers? (Choose all that apply.)
a. break up a network into functional groups
b. make larger broadcast domains
c. work with IP addresses
d. forward broadcasts out all connected ports
e. allow computers on different networks to communicate
ANSWER: a, c, e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 3:15 PM

26. The ______________ address is composed of two 24-bit numbers.

ANSWER: MAC
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

27. In a computer's IP address settings, the default _____________ is the address of the router to
which a computer sends all packets that are intended for networks outside of its own.
ANSWER: gateway
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

28. A __________ frame is a message that is intended to be processed by all devices on the
LAN.
ANSWER: broadcast
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

29. The network ____________ is a measurement of the amount of data that can pass through a
network in a certain period of time.
ANSWER: bandwidth
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Multiport Repeaters and Hubs
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
30. A switch operating in full ___________ mode can send and receive data at the same time.
ANSWER: duplex
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Basic Switch Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

Match each item with a statement below.

a. switch
b. default route
c. half-duplex mode
d. router
e. bandwidth sharing
f. repeater
g. CTS
h. network interface card
i. uplink port
j. network bandwidth
REFERENCES: Glossary
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

31. device that uses MAC addresses to determine the destination of frame
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

32. routing table entry that tells a router where to send a packet with a destination network
address that can't be found in the routing table
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

33. communication in which a device can send and receive signals but not at the same time
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. device that connects LANs

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

35. how devices connected to a hub use network bandwidth

ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1

36. device that only regenerates incoming signals

ANSWER: f
POINTS: 1

37. indicates that the wireless computer can transmit data

ANSWER: g
POINTS: 1

38. device that connects a computer with the network medium

ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1

39. designated port on a hub or switch used to connect to another hub or switch
ANSWER: i
POINTS: 1

40. amount of data that can be transferred on a network in a specified interval

ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1

41. Why is the NIC considered the "gatekeeper"?

ANSWER: The NIC's responsibility is to examine every frame that is received and either
allow it access to the computer or reject it. In order for the frame to be
accepted, the destination MAC address must match the NIC's MAC address,
or it is refused. There are two exceptions to this rule. If the destination MAC
address is a broadcast, then the NIC accepts it. If the NIC is put in
promiscuous mode, then it will accept all frames.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

42. What are the major differences between a hub and a switch?
ANSWER: The major difference is that switches are intelligent. They examine each
frame that they receive for the destination MAC address and then send the
frame out the correct port for that address. A hub simply accepts a frame
 from one of its ports and then sends it out all ports. A switch also keeps a
table of MAC addresses so that it knows where to send a frame. Because a
switch can control where it sends a frame, devices that are connected to a
switch can communicate at the same time, allowing each device to access the
full network bandwidth. With a hub, only one device can transmit at a time
so the bandwidth is shared among all connected devices. Also, because a
switch controls the flow of frames, there is little chance of a collision. In a
hub, collisions might occur frequently when under heavy use.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Switches
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

43. List the five steps that a switch performs for each frame.
ANSWER: A switch's operation can be summarized in these steps: 1. The switch
receives a frame. 2. The switch reads the source and destination MAC
addresses. 3. The switch looks up the destination MAC address in its
switching table. 4. The switch forwards the frame to the port where the
computer owning the MAC address is found. 5. The switching table is
updated with the source MAC address and port information.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Switches
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

44. What are broadcast frames and how are they handled by switches and routers?
ANSWER: A broadcast frame is a frame that has a destination MAC address of all
binary 1s, which in hexadecimal notation reads as FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF.
Broadcast frames carry messages that are intended for all devices on a
network. Broadcast frames are forwarded by hubs and switches but not by
routers.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
45. What are the key differences between a switch and a router?
ANSWER: The following points summarize the key properties and features of a router
versus a switch: Routers connect LANs, and switches connect computers.
Routers work with logical (IP) addresses rather than physical (MAC)
addresses. Routers work with packets rather than the frames that switches
work with. Routers don't forward broadcast packets, but switches do. Routers
use routing tables, and switches use switching tables.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

46. What does a router keep in its routing table?

ANSWER: A router keeps information about the networks it knows about and which
interface that network can be reached from in its routing table.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

47. What is the importance of a default route?

ANSWER: When a router receives a packet, it looks at the destination IP address to
determine where to send the packet. If the router has an entry for the network
that the packet is intended for, then everything is fine, and it forwards the
packet. However, if there is no entry in the routing table and no default route,
then the router does not keep the packet; it simply discards it. If a default
route is entered, then the router forwards the packet out the interface listed in
the routing table so the packet is not discarded.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

48. What is a default gateway?

ANSWER: A computer on a LAN can communicate with other devices on the same
LAN because a switch uses the computer's physical address. However, when
a computer wants to communicate with a device on another network, it must
send the packet to the router so the computer needs to know the address of
the router. The address of the router is considered the default gateway. It is
where all packets sent from the computer to destinations other than its own
network are sent. This address is included in a computer's IP configuration.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Routers Work with IP Addresses and Routing Tables
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

49. What are the major tasks that a NIC performs?

ANSWER: The following list summarizes the tasks a NIC and its driver perform:
Provide a connection from the computer to the network medium. For
incoming messages, receive bit signals and assemble them into frames,
verify the frame's destination address, remove the frame header and trailer,
and transfer the packet to the network protocol. For outgoing messages,
receive packets from the network protocol and create frames by adding
source and destination MAC addresses and error-checking data. Convert the
frame data into bit signals in a format suitable for the network medium and
transmit the signals.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM

50. What is the MAC address of a computer?

ANSWER: The MAC address is a number that is burned into the memory of each NIC.
It is a unique number assigned by the manufacturer. It is 48 bits and is
usually expressed in six two-digit hexadecimal numbers. The first 24 bits are
an ID number for the manufacturer, called the OUI, and the last 24 bits are a
serial number assigned by the manufacturer.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: NIC Basics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:33 PM
1. A network's physical topology refers to the arrangement of the cabling and how the devices
connect to each other.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

2. The physical bus topology is no longer used because it required extra cable and a central
device to connect all the computers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

3. A point-to-point topology is typically used for WAN connections or wireless bridges.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

4. A network's logical topology often depends on the central device's electronics.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

5. A collision can occur on a switch only if the switch is operating in full-duplex mode.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

6. In a physical bus topology, both ends of the medium must be terminated in order to prevent
what?
a. signal propagation
b. signal bounce
c. signal degradation
d. collision
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

7. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a physical star?

a. easier network upgrades
b. centralized monitoring and management of traffic
c. use of faster technologies
d. single point of failure
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
8. Which of the following is the physical topology that is daisy-chained like a bus where the
cabling is brought around from the last device to the first device?
a. physical bus
b. physical star
c. physical ring
d. point-to-point
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Ring Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

9. What is an advantage of a point-to-point topology?

a. data travels on a dedicated link
b. provides redundancy and fault tolerance
c. allows many end-device connections
d. a reliable and fast backbone
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

10. What type of logical topology is at work when using an Ethernet hub?
a. logical bus
b. logical ring
c. switched topology
d. hierarchical topology
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
11. In which topology does a central device communicate with two or more other devices and is
used in WANs where a main office has connections to several branch offices via a router?
a. logical bus
b. logical star
c. switched
d. Point-to-multipoint
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

12. In a token ring network, what is the central device called?

a. multiport Ethernet switch
b. multiservice switch
c. multisession drive
d. multistation access unit
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

13. What is the most common topology and technology combination in use today?
a. logical bus / Ethernet
b. logical bus / wireless LAN
c. logical ring / token ring
d. switched / Ethernet
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling?
 a. contains four pairs of copper wire
b. susceptible to electrical interference
c. maximum speed is 100 Mbps
d. comes in numbered categories
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Technologies and Media
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

15. Which of the following is NOT a field in an Ethernet frame header?

a. Time-to-Live
b. Type
c. FCS
d. Source MAC
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

16. What is in an Ethernet frame's trailer?

a. source MAC address
b. destination MAC address
c. frame payload
d. cyclic redundancy check
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

17. What is the media access method used by Ethernet?

a. CSMA/CD
b. Token passing
 c. CSMA/CA
d. Polling
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

18. Which of the following is true about collisions?

a. They can only happen with switches.
b. They are a problem with Token Ring networks.
c. They can occur on Ethernet half-duplex networks.
d. Fewer computers means more collisions.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

19. When discussing Ethernet standards, what does the XBaseY terminology refer to?
a. the length or type of cabling, the transmission speed, and the type of transmissions
b. the transmission speed, the type of transmissions, and the length or type of cabling
c. the transmission speed, the length or type of cabling, and the type of transmissions
d. the length or type of cabling, the type of transmissions, and the transmission speed
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

20. Which Ethernet standard specifies speeds of 40 and 100 Gbps and can run up to 7 meters
over copper?
a. 802.3ae
b. 802.3z
c. 802.3u
 d. 802.3ba
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Additional Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

21. Which of the following is NOT true about 2.5/5GBaseT Ethernet?

a. It is defined by 802.3bz.
b. It requires at least Cat 6A cabling.
c. It has a maximum distance of 100 meters.
d. It can be used as an uplink for 802.11ac networks.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

22. When a wireless computer uses a peer-to-peer connection to directly connect to another
wireless computer, it is operating in what mode?
a. infrastructure
b. ad hoc
c. hot spot
d. Wi-Fi
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Modes of Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

23. In wireless networks, what type of media access control is used?

a. CSMA/CD
b. Polling
c. CSMA/CA
d. Token passing
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Access Methods and Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

24. With which kind of Wi-Fi antennas does the signal radiate out with equal strength in all
directions?
a. Omnidirectional
b. Unidirectional
c. Multidirectional
d. Semidirectional
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Antennas
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

25. What happens to Wi-Fi signals when they pass through solid objects like walls?
a. Diffraction occurs and the signals are amplified.
b. Scattering and multipath occurs.
c. Absorption occurs and the signals attenuate.
d. Reflections occur causing attenuation.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Signal Characteristics
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

26. The physical ____________ topology is a continuous length of cable connecting one
computer to another in daisy-chain fashion and terminated at both ends.
ANSWER: bus
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

27. In a large network, in which several switches need to be connected together, usually one
device is placed at the center, forming a(n) ____________ star.
ANSWER: extended
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

28. With a ___________________ antenna, signals are focused in a single direction, which
makes them ideal for placement at one end of long, narrow spaces or to cover distances between
buildings.
ANSWER: unidirectional
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Antennas
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

29. When a wireless computer connects with an AP before it connects with other devices, it is
operating in ____________ mode.
ANSWER: infrastructure
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Modes of Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

30. A ___________ topology is fully redundant and is the most expensive to implement.
ANSWER: mesh
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

Match each item with a statement below.

a. logical topology
b. physical topology
c. mesh topology
d. point-to-point topology
e. collision
f. CSMA/CA
g. CSMA/CD
h. media access method
i. broadband
j. baseband
REFERENCES: Glossary
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

31. how the data travels from one device to another

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

32. how the cables connect one device to another

ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

33. connects every device to every other device

ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. direct connection between two devices

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

35. can occur when two devices on the same medium transmit simultaneously
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
36. access method used by Wi-Fi
ANSWER: f
POINTS: 1

37. devices on the network must listen first before they can transmit
ANSWER: g
POINTS: 1

38. a set of rules governing how and when the network medium can be accessed for transmission
ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1

39. uses an analog signal to send multiple signals simultaneously

ANSWER: i
POINTS: 1

40. sends a digital signal using the entire bandwidth

ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1

41. What is the difference between a network's physical topology and its logical topology?
ANSWER: The physical topology of a network refers to the way that all devices
are physically connected. It takes into account the way that the
computers are cabled together and whether they have a central
connecting device or not. The logical topology of a network refers to
the way that the signals travel from one network device to another.
Although all the devices may appear to pass data in certain direction,
the actual path the data takes may be different-often it depends on the
interconnecting device such as a hub or switch.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:46 PM

42. In a physical bus topology, why do the ends of the cable have to be terminated?
ANSWER: When data is sent onto the network in a physical bus topology, it continues
to travel the length of the network until it loses strength or until it is absorbed
by a device. Once the signal reaches the end of the cable, it will bounce back
and interfere with the other signals that follow it. To eliminate this signal
distortion, the ends are terminated with a material that absorbs the signal so
that it cannot bounce back.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

43. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a physical star topology?
ANSWER: A physical star is the easiest topology to setup and expand. You are
only limited by your available ports. You can easily expand the
number of ports by adding yet another device and forming an
extended star. The centralized design makes monitoring and managing
network traffic easier. With a bus, the bandwidth is limited to 10Mbps
and half-duplex mode. A star can operate at much higher speeds and,
if a switch is used, is capable of operating in full-duplex mode. There
is only one main disadvantage-that is that the central device represents
a single point of failure.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:47 PM

44. Describe the structure of an Ethernet frame.

ANSWER: An Ethernet frame is composed of three parts. The first part is called the
header. It contains the source and destination MAC addresses along with a 2-
byte type field. The type field is a code that tells what network protocol is
being used in the data portion of the frame. The second part of the frame is
the data portion, which is referred to as the payload. This is the actual data
that an application is sending across the network. The part also includes the
header from the network protocol. The last part of a frame is the FCS, which
contains an error-checking code called a CRC. It is the result of applying a
mathematical formula to the data portion of the frame. It is used to verify
that the frame was not damaged in transmission.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
45. What is CSMA/CD and how does it work?
ANSWER: CSMA/CD is the media access method used by Ethernet, which is a set of
rules that govern how and when a device can transmit on an Ethernet
network. When two devices transmit a signal at the same time, they cause a
collision to occur. Then the devices must try to transmit again, and again,
causing a bottleneck. To avoid these collisions, CSMA/CD says that a device
must first listen to see whether it can detect any other signal on the medium.
If no other signal is detected, then the device can transmit. If another device
transmits at the same time and a collision occurs, then both transmitting
stations must wait for a random period before they can try to transmit again.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

46. What is the difference between operating in half-duplex mode or full-duplex mode and why
does it eliminate collisions?
ANSWER: Half-duplex communication means a station can transmit and receive data
but not at the same time, much like a two-way radio. Full-duplex mode, by
definition, means a NIC can transmit and receive simultaneously. Therefore,
when an Ethernet NIC is operating in full-duplex mode connected to a
switch, CSMA/CD isn't used because a collision can't occur in full-duplex
mode. Because full-duplex mode eliminates the delays caused by CSMA/CD
and allows double the network bandwidth, most Ethernet LANs now operate
in this mode using switches.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

47. List five wireless standards and their maximum data transfer speed.
ANSWER: 802.11a 54Mbps 802.11b 11 Mbps 802.11g 54 Mbps 802.11n 600 Mbps
802.11ac 6 Gbps
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

48. What is the hidden node problem on Wi-Fi networks and what can be used to counteract the
problem?
ANSWER: It's quite possible that in a three-station wireless network, all workstations
can communicate with the AP: For example, workstation A can hear
workstation B and workstation B can hear workstation C, but workstation A
can't hear workstation C, perhaps because the two are out of range. This
situation is called the hidden node problem. CSMA/CA doesn't work because
workstation A never knows whether workstation C is sending, and vice
versa. To counteract this problem, the 802.11 standards specify another
feature that uses handshaking before transmission. If this feature is enabled,
a station must send the AP a request-to-send (RTS) packet requesting
transmission. If it's okay to transmit, the AP sends a clear-to-send (CTS)
message, and the workstation starts its communication. All other devices
communicating with the AP hear the exchange of RTS and CTS messages,
informing them that another device has control of the medium.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Access Methods and Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

49. List five common types of Wi-Fi signal interference.

ANSWER: Absorption, refraction, diffraction, reflection, scattering.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Signal Characteristics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

50. Describe the next iteration of the 802.11 standard. Aside from new technical specifications,
what other changes in Wi-Fi were made with this standard?
ANSWER: 802.11ax promises speeds up to 10 Gbps and will possibly operate in
the 1 GHz and 7 GHz frequency bands as well as the 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz bands of existing standards. While the top speed of this standard
is expected to be just a modest improvement over the top 802.11ac
speeds, efficiency improvements should allow for considerably faster
throughput, resulting in much faster data transfer speeds from the user
perspective. With this new standard, the Wi-Fi Alliance has also
 introduced a new, simpler naming scheme for the various Wi-Fi
standards. 802.11ax has been dubbed Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ac will now be
referred to as Wi-Fi 5, and 802.11n is now called Wi-Fi 4. The
familiar Wi-Fi signal indicator on phones and computers will be
accompanied by a number-4, 5, or 6.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:47 PM

1. A network's physical topology refers to the arrangement of the cabling and how the devices
connect to each other.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

2. The physical bus topology is no longer used because it required extra cable and a central
device to connect all the computers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

3. A point-to-point topology is typically used for WAN connections or wireless bridges.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

4. A network's logical topology often depends on the central device's electronics.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

5. A collision can occur on a switch only if the switch is operating in full-duplex mode.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

6. In a physical bus topology, both ends of the medium must be terminated in order to prevent
what?
a. signal propagation
b. signal bounce
c. signal degradation
 d. collision
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

7. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a physical star?

a. easier network upgrades
b. centralized monitoring and management of traffic
c. use of faster technologies
d. single point of failure
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

8. Which of the following is the physical topology that is daisy-chained like a bus where the
cabling is brought around from the last device to the first device?
a. physical bus
b. physical star
c. physical ring
d. point-to-point
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Ring Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

9. What is an advantage of a point-to-point topology?

a. data travels on a dedicated link
b. provides redundancy and fault tolerance
c. allows many end-device connections
d. a reliable and fast backbone
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

10. What type of logical topology is at work when using an Ethernet hub?
a. logical bus
b. logical ring
c. switched topology
d. hierarchical topology
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

11. In which topology does a central device communicate with two or more other devices and is
used in WANs where a main office has connections to several branch offices via a router?
a. logical bus
b. logical star
c. switched
d. Point-to-multipoint
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

12. In a token ring network, what is the central device called?

a. multiport Ethernet switch
b. multiservice switch
c. multisession drive
d. multistation access unit
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

13. What is the most common topology and technology combination in use today?
a. logical bus / Ethernet
b. logical bus / wireless LAN
c. logical ring / token ring
d. switched / Ethernet
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling?
a. contains four pairs of copper wire
b. susceptible to electrical interference
c. maximum speed is 100 Mbps
d. comes in numbered categories
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Technologies and Media
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

15. Which of the following is NOT a field in an Ethernet frame header?

a. Time-to-Live
b. Type
c. FCS
d. Source MAC
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

16. What is in an Ethernet frame's trailer?

a. source MAC address
b. destination MAC address
c. frame payload
d. cyclic redundancy check
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

17. What is the media access method used by Ethernet?

a. CSMA/CD
b. Token passing
c. CSMA/CA
d. Polling
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

18. Which of the following is true about collisions?

a. They can only happen with switches.
b. They are a problem with Token Ring networks.
c. They can occur on Ethernet half-duplex networks.
d. Fewer computers means more collisions.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

19. When discussing Ethernet standards, what does the XBaseY terminology refer to?
a. the length or type of cabling, the transmission speed, and the type of transmissions
b. the transmission speed, the type of transmissions, and the length or type of cabling
c. the transmission speed, the length or type of cabling, and the type of transmissions
d. the length or type of cabling, the type of transmissions, and the transmission speed
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

20. Which Ethernet standard specifies speeds of 40 and 100 Gbps and can run up to 7 meters
over copper?
a. 802.3ae
b. 802.3z
c. 802.3u
d. 802.3ba
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Additional Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

21. Which of the following is NOT true about 2.5/5GBaseT Ethernet?

a. It is defined by 802.3bz.
b. It requires at least Cat 6A cabling.
c. It has a maximum distance of 100 meters.
d. It can be used as an uplink for 802.11ac networks.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

22. When a wireless computer uses a peer-to-peer connection to directly connect to another
wireless computer, it is operating in what mode?
a. infrastructure
b. ad hoc
c. hot spot
d. Wi-Fi
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Modes of Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

23. In wireless networks, what type of media access control is used?

a. CSMA/CD
b. Polling
c. CSMA/CA
d. Token passing
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Access Methods and Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

24. With which kind of Wi-Fi antennas does the signal radiate out with equal strength in all
directions?
a. Omnidirectional
b. Unidirectional
c. Multidirectional
d. Semidirectional
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Antennas
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

25. What happens to Wi-Fi signals when they pass through solid objects like walls?
a. Diffraction occurs and the signals are amplified.
b. Scattering and multipath occurs.
c. Absorption occurs and the signals attenuate.
d. Reflections occur causing attenuation.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Signal Characteristics
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

26. The physical ____________ topology is a continuous length of cable connecting one
computer to another in daisy-chain fashion and terminated at both ends.
ANSWER: bus
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

27. In a large network, in which several switches need to be connected together, usually one
device is placed at the center, forming a(n) ____________ star.
ANSWER: extended
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

28. With a ___________________ antenna, signals are focused in a single direction, which
makes them ideal for placement at one end of long, narrow spaces or to cover distances between
buildings.
ANSWER: unidirectional
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Antennas
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

29. When a wireless computer connects with an AP before it connects with other devices, it is
operating in ____________ mode.
ANSWER: infrastructure
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Modes of Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

30. A ___________ topology is fully redundant and is the most expensive to implement.
ANSWER: mesh
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

Match each item with a statement below.

a. logical topology
b. physical topology
c. mesh topology
d. point-to-point topology
e. collision
f. CSMA/CA
g. CSMA/CD
h. media access method
i. broadband
j. baseband
REFERENCES: Glossary
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

31. how the data travels from one device to another

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

32. how the cables connect one device to another

ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

33. connects every device to every other device

ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. direct connection between two devices

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

35. can occur when two devices on the same medium transmit simultaneously
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1

36. access method used by Wi-Fi

ANSWER: f
POINTS: 1

37. devices on the network must listen first before they can transmit
ANSWER: g
POINTS: 1

38. a set of rules governing how and when the network medium can be accessed for transmission
ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1

39. uses an analog signal to send multiple signals simultaneously

ANSWER: i
POINTS: 1

40. sends a digital signal using the entire bandwidth

ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1
41. What is the difference between a network's physical topology and its logical topology?
ANSWER: The physical topology of a network refers to the way that all devices
are physically connected. It takes into account the way that the
computers are cabled together and whether they have a central
connecting device or not. The logical topology of a network refers to
the way that the signals travel from one network device to another.
Although all the devices may appear to pass data in certain direction,
the actual path the data takes may be different-often it depends on the
interconnecting device such as a hub or switch.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:46 PM

42. In a physical bus topology, why do the ends of the cable have to be terminated?
ANSWER: When data is sent onto the network in a physical bus topology, it continues
to travel the length of the network until it loses strength or until it is absorbed
by a device. Once the signal reaches the end of the cable, it will bounce back
and interfere with the other signals that follow it. To eliminate this signal
distortion, the ends are terminated with a material that absorbs the signal so
that it cannot bounce back.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

43. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a physical star topology?
ANSWER: A physical star is the easiest topology to setup and expand. You are
only limited by your available ports. You can easily expand the
number of ports by adding yet another device and forming an
extended star. The centralized design makes monitoring and managing
network traffic easier. With a bus, the bandwidth is limited to 10Mbps
and half-duplex mode. A star can operate at much higher speeds and,
if a switch is used, is capable of operating in full-duplex mode. There
is only one main disadvantage-that is that the central device represents
a single point of failure.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:47 PM

44. Describe the structure of an Ethernet frame.

ANSWER: An Ethernet frame is composed of three parts. The first part is called the
header. It contains the source and destination MAC addresses along with a 2-
byte type field. The type field is a code that tells what network protocol is
being used in the data portion of the frame. The second part of the frame is
the data portion, which is referred to as the payload. This is the actual data
that an application is sending across the network. The part also includes the
header from the network protocol. The last part of a frame is the FCS, which
contains an error-checking code called a CRC. It is the result of applying a
mathematical formula to the data portion of the frame. It is used to verify
that the frame was not damaged in transmission.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

45. What is CSMA/CD and how does it work?

ANSWER: CSMA/CD is the media access method used by Ethernet, which is a set of
rules that govern how and when a device can transmit on an Ethernet
network. When two devices transmit a signal at the same time, they cause a
collision to occur. Then the devices must try to transmit again, and again,
causing a bottleneck. To avoid these collisions, CSMA/CD says that a device
must first listen to see whether it can detect any other signal on the medium.
If no other signal is detected, then the device can transmit. If another device
transmits at the same time and a collision occurs, then both transmitting
stations must wait for a random period before they can try to transmit again.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

46. What is the difference between operating in half-duplex mode or full-duplex mode and why
does it eliminate collisions?
ANSWER: Half-duplex communication means a station can transmit and receive data
but not at the same time, much like a two-way radio. Full-duplex mode, by
definition, means a NIC can transmit and receive simultaneously. Therefore,
when an Ethernet NIC is operating in full-duplex mode connected to a
switch, CSMA/CD isn't used because a collision can't occur in full-duplex
mode. Because full-duplex mode eliminates the delays caused by CSMA/CD
and allows double the network bandwidth, most Ethernet LANs now operate
in this mode using switches.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

47. List five wireless standards and their maximum data transfer speed.
ANSWER: 802.11a 54Mbps 802.11b 11 Mbps 802.11g 54 Mbps 802.11n 600 Mbps
802.11ac 6 Gbps
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

48. What is the hidden node problem on Wi-Fi networks and what can be used to counteract the
problem?
ANSWER: It's quite possible that in a three-station wireless network, all workstations
can communicate with the AP: For example, workstation A can hear
workstation B and workstation B can hear workstation C, but workstation A
can't hear workstation C, perhaps because the two are out of range. This
situation is called the hidden node problem. CSMA/CA doesn't work because
workstation A never knows whether workstation C is sending, and vice
versa. To counteract this problem, the 802.11 standards specify another
feature that uses handshaking before transmission. If this feature is enabled,
a station must send the AP a request-to-send (RTS) packet requesting
transmission. If it's okay to transmit, the AP sends a clear-to-send (CTS)
message, and the workstation starts its communication. All other devices
communicating with the AP hear the exchange of RTS and CTS messages,
informing them that another device has control of the medium.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Access Methods and Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

49. List five common types of Wi-Fi signal interference.

ANSWER: Absorption, refraction, diffraction, reflection, scattering.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Signal Characteristics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

50. Describe the next iteration of the 802.11 standard. Aside from new technical specifications,
what other changes in Wi-Fi were made with this standard?
ANSWER: 802.11ax promises speeds up to 10 Gbps and will possibly operate in
the 1 GHz and 7 GHz frequency bands as well as the 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz bands of existing standards. While the top speed of this standard
is expected to be just a modest improvement over the top 802.11ac
speeds, efficiency improvements should allow for considerably faster
throughput, resulting in much faster data transfer speeds from the user
perspective. With this new standard, the Wi-Fi Alliance has also
introduced a new, simpler naming scheme for the various Wi-Fi
standards. 802.11ax has been dubbed Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ac will now be
referred to as Wi-Fi 5, and 802.11n is now called Wi-Fi 4. The
familiar Wi-Fi signal indicator on phones and computers will be
accompanied by a number-4, 5, or 6.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:47 PM
1. A network's physical topology refers to the arrangement of the cabling and how the devices
connect to each other.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

2. The physical bus topology is no longer used because it required extra cable and a central
device to connect all the computers.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

3. A point-to-point topology is typically used for WAN connections or wireless bridges.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

4. A network's logical topology often depends on the central device's electronics.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

5. A collision can occur on a switch only if the switch is operating in full-duplex mode.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

6. In a physical bus topology, both ends of the medium must be terminated in order to prevent
what?
a. signal propagation
b. signal bounce
c. signal degradation
d. collision
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

7. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of a physical star?

a. easier network upgrades
b. centralized monitoring and management of traffic
c. use of faster technologies
d. single point of failure
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
8. Which of the following is the physical topology that is daisy-chained like a bus where the
cabling is brought around from the last device to the first device?
a. physical bus
b. physical star
c. physical ring
d. point-to-point
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Ring Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

9. What is an advantage of a point-to-point topology?

a. data travels on a dedicated link
b. provides redundancy and fault tolerance
c. allows many end-device connections
d. a reliable and fast backbone
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

10. What type of logical topology is at work when using an Ethernet hub?
a. logical bus
b. logical ring
c. switched topology
d. hierarchical topology
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
11. In which topology does a central device communicate with two or more other devices and is
used in WANs where a main office has connections to several branch offices via a router?
a. logical bus
b. logical star
c. switched
d. Point-to-multipoint
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

12. In a token ring network, what is the central device called?

a. multiport Ethernet switch
b. multiservice switch
c. multisession drive
d. multistation access unit
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

13. What is the most common topology and technology combination in use today?
a. logical bus / Ethernet
b. logical bus / wireless LAN
c. logical ring / token ring
d. switched / Ethernet
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Logical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

14. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Unshielded Twisted Pair cabling?
 a. contains four pairs of copper wire
b. susceptible to electrical interference
c. maximum speed is 100 Mbps
d. comes in numbered categories
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Network Technologies and Media
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

15. Which of the following is NOT a field in an Ethernet frame header?

a. Time-to-Live
b. Type
c. FCS
d. Source MAC
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

16. What is in an Ethernet frame's trailer?

a. source MAC address
b. destination MAC address
c. frame payload
d. cyclic redundancy check
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

17. What is the media access method used by Ethernet?

a. CSMA/CD
b. Token passing
 c. CSMA/CA
d. Polling
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

18. Which of the following is true about collisions?

a. They can only happen with switches.
b. They are a problem with Token Ring networks.
c. They can occur on Ethernet half-duplex networks.
d. Fewer computers means more collisions.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

19. When discussing Ethernet standards, what does the XBaseY terminology refer to?
a. the length or type of cabling, the transmission speed, and the type of transmissions
b. the transmission speed, the type of transmissions, and the length or type of cabling
c. the transmission speed, the length or type of cabling, and the type of transmissions
d. the length or type of cabling, the type of transmissions, and the transmission speed
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

20. Which Ethernet standard specifies speeds of 40 and 100 Gbps and can run up to 7 meters
over copper?
a. 802.3ae
b. 802.3z
c. 802.3u
 d. 802.3ba
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Additional Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

21. Which of the following is NOT true about 2.5/5GBaseT Ethernet?

a. It is defined by 802.3bz.
b. It requires at least Cat 6A cabling.
c. It has a maximum distance of 100 meters.
d. It can be used as an uplink for 802.11ac networks.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

22. When a wireless computer uses a peer-to-peer connection to directly connect to another
wireless computer, it is operating in what mode?
a. infrastructure
b. ad hoc
c. hot spot
d. Wi-Fi
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Modes of Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

23. In wireless networks, what type of media access control is used?

a. CSMA/CD
b. Polling
c. CSMA/CA
d. Token passing
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Access Methods and Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

24. With which kind of Wi-Fi antennas does the signal radiate out with equal strength in all
directions?
a. Omnidirectional
b. Unidirectional
c. Multidirectional
d. Semidirectional
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Antennas
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

25. What happens to Wi-Fi signals when they pass through solid objects like walls?
a. Diffraction occurs and the signals are amplified.
b. Scattering and multipath occurs.
c. Absorption occurs and the signals attenuate.
d. Reflections occur causing attenuation.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Signal Characteristics
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

26. The physical ____________ topology is a continuous length of cable connecting one
computer to another in daisy-chain fashion and terminated at both ends.
ANSWER: bus
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

27. In a large network, in which several switches need to be connected together, usually one
device is placed at the center, forming a(n) ____________ star.
ANSWER: extended
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

28. With a ___________________ antenna, signals are focused in a single direction, which
makes them ideal for placement at one end of long, narrow spaces or to cover distances between
buildings.
ANSWER: unidirectional
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Antennas
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

29. When a wireless computer connects with an AP before it connects with other devices, it is
operating in ____________ mode.
ANSWER: infrastructure
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Modes of Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

30. A ___________ topology is fully redundant and is the most expensive to implement.
ANSWER: mesh
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Point-to-Point Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

Match each item with a statement below.

a. logical topology
b. physical topology
c. mesh topology
d. point-to-point topology
e. collision
f. CSMA/CA
g. CSMA/CD
h. media access method
i. broadband
j. baseband
REFERENCES: Glossary
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

31. how the data travels from one device to another

ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

32. how the cables connect one device to another

ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

33. connects every device to every other device

ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. direct connection between two devices

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

35. can occur when two devices on the same medium transmit simultaneously
ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1
36. access method used by Wi-Fi
ANSWER: f
POINTS: 1

37. devices on the network must listen first before they can transmit
ANSWER: g
POINTS: 1

38. a set of rules governing how and when the network medium can be accessed for transmission
ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1

39. uses an analog signal to send multiple signals simultaneously

ANSWER: i
POINTS: 1

40. sends a digital signal using the entire bandwidth

ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1

41. What is the difference between a network's physical topology and its logical topology?
ANSWER: The physical topology of a network refers to the way that all devices
are physically connected. It takes into account the way that the
computers are cabled together and whether they have a central
connecting device or not. The logical topology of a network refers to
the way that the signals travel from one network device to another.
Although all the devices may appear to pass data in certain direction,
the actual path the data takes may be different-often it depends on the
interconnecting device such as a hub or switch.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Topologies
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:46 PM

42. In a physical bus topology, why do the ends of the cable have to be terminated?
ANSWER: When data is sent onto the network in a physical bus topology, it continues
to travel the length of the network until it loses strength or until it is absorbed
by a device. Once the signal reaches the end of the cable, it will bounce back
and interfere with the other signals that follow it. To eliminate this signal
distortion, the ends are terminated with a material that absorbs the signal so
that it cannot bounce back.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Bus Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

43. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a physical star topology?
ANSWER: A physical star is the easiest topology to setup and expand. You are
only limited by your available ports. You can easily expand the
number of ports by adding yet another device and forming an
extended star. The centralized design makes monitoring and managing
network traffic easier. With a bus, the bandwidth is limited to 10Mbps
and half-duplex mode. A star can operate at much higher speeds and,
if a switch is used, is capable of operating in full-duplex mode. There
is only one main disadvantage-that is that the central device represents
a single point of failure.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Physical Star Topology
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:47 PM

44. Describe the structure of an Ethernet frame.

ANSWER: An Ethernet frame is composed of three parts. The first part is called the
header. It contains the source and destination MAC addresses along with a 2-
byte type field. The type field is a code that tells what network protocol is
being used in the data portion of the frame. The second part of the frame is
the data portion, which is referred to as the payload. This is the actual data
that an application is sending across the network. The part also includes the
header from the network protocol. The last part of a frame is the FCS, which
contains an error-checking code called a CRC. It is the result of applying a
mathematical formula to the data portion of the frame. It is used to verify
that the frame was not damaged in transmission.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
45. What is CSMA/CD and how does it work?
ANSWER: CSMA/CD is the media access method used by Ethernet, which is a set of
rules that govern how and when a device can transmit on an Ethernet
network. When two devices transmit a signal at the same time, they cause a
collision to occur. Then the devices must try to transmit again, and again,
causing a bottleneck. To avoid these collisions, CSMA/CD says that a device
must first listen to see whether it can detect any other signal on the medium.
If no other signal is detected, then the device can transmit. If another device
transmits at the same time and a collision occurs, then both transmitting
stations must wait for a random period before they can try to transmit again.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

46. What is the difference between operating in half-duplex mode or full-duplex mode and why
does it eliminate collisions?
ANSWER: Half-duplex communication means a station can transmit and receive data
but not at the same time, much like a two-way radio. Full-duplex mode, by
definition, means a NIC can transmit and receive simultaneously. Therefore,
when an Ethernet NIC is operating in full-duplex mode connected to a
switch, CSMA/CD isn't used because a collision can't occur in full-duplex
mode. Because full-duplex mode eliminates the delays caused by CSMA/CD
and allows double the network bandwidth, most Ethernet LANs now operate
in this mode using switches.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Ethernet Networks
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

47. List five wireless standards and their maximum data transfer speed.
ANSWER: 802.11a 54Mbps 802.11b 11 Mbps 802.11g 54 Mbps 802.11n 600 Mbps
802.11ac 6 Gbps
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

48. What is the hidden node problem on Wi-Fi networks and what can be used to counteract the
problem?
ANSWER: It's quite possible that in a three-station wireless network, all workstations
can communicate with the AP: For example, workstation A can hear
workstation B and workstation B can hear workstation C, but workstation A
can't hear workstation C, perhaps because the two are out of range. This
situation is called the hidden node problem. CSMA/CA doesn't work because
workstation A never knows whether workstation C is sending, and vice
versa. To counteract this problem, the 802.11 standards specify another
feature that uses handshaking before transmission. If this feature is enabled,
a station must send the AP a request-to-send (RTS) packet requesting
transmission. If it's okay to transmit, the AP sends a clear-to-send (CTS)
message, and the workstation starts its communication. All other devices
communicating with the AP hear the exchange of RTS and CTS messages,
informing them that another device has control of the medium.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Access Methods and Operation
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

49. List five common types of Wi-Fi signal interference.

ANSWER: Absorption, refraction, diffraction, reflection, scattering.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Signal Characteristics
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

50. Describe the next iteration of the 802.11 standard. Aside from new technical specifications,
what other changes in Wi-Fi were made with this standard?
ANSWER: 802.11ax promises speeds up to 10 Gbps and will possibly operate in
the 1 GHz and 7 GHz frequency bands as well as the 2.4 GHz and 5
GHz bands of existing standards. While the top speed of this standard
is expected to be just a modest improvement over the top 802.11ac
speeds, efficiency improvements should allow for considerably faster
throughput, resulting in much faster data transfer speeds from the user
perspective. With this new standard, the Wi-Fi Alliance has also
 introduced a new, simpler naming scheme for the various Wi-Fi
standards. 802.11ax has been dubbed Wi-Fi 6, 802.11ac will now be
referred to as Wi-Fi 5, and 802.11n is now called Wi-Fi 4. The
familiar Wi-Fi signal indicator on phones and computers will be
accompanied by a number-4, 5, or 6.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wi-Fi Standards
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:47 PM
1. Although different networking standards specify different media, bandwidth, and media
length, they all use the same type of encoding.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

2. The length of cable between the wall jack and a patch panel is called vertical cabling.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

3. Wireless and wired networks are both susceptible to RFI.

a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

4. Because fiber-optic cabling uses light pulses instead of electrical signals, it is immune to
interference and highly resistant to eavesdropping.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

5. Compared to SMF, MMF cable costs more and generally works with laser-based emitters but
spans the longest distances and is used in higher-bandwidth applications.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Fiber-Optic Cable Types
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

6. Which of the following is NOT one of the main differences between the types of network
cabling?
a. the distance that a signal can travel
b. the ability to send and receive signals
c. the type of signal that the media can transmit
d. the speed at which the signal can be sent
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wired Networking
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

7. Which type of interference is caused by wires in the same cabling bundle?

a. RFI
b. crosstalk
c. attenuation
d. eavesdropping
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

8. An Ethernet cable runs across a warehouse that is 120 meters in length. The bit signals are so
weak that they cannot be accurately read by the receiving station. What is the term for this
problem?
a. electromagnetic interference
b. crosstalk
c. attenuation
d. radio frequency interference
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

9. You are asked to make an inventory of all the cables and connections in your network. What
are you being asked to inventory?
a. telecommunications closets
b. horizontal wiring
c. work areas
d. cable plant
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

10. What is the maximum bandwidth for a network cable using category 5e UTP cable?
a. 10 Mbps
b. 16 Mbps
c. 100 Mbps
d. 1000 Mbps
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Twisted-Pair Cable
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

11. What is the maximum cable length for both category 5e and category 6 UTP cable?
a. 10 m
b. 20 m
c. 100 m
d. 1000 m
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Twisted-Pair Cable
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

12. You will be installing UTP cable at a new facility. You have concerns that some of the cable
runs are excessively long. What tool should you use to determine the length of your cable runs?
a. TDR
b. Multimeter
c. OPM
d. Tone generator
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Cable-Testing Equipment
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

13. Which type of wireless technology bounces transmissions off walls and ceilings to deliver
signals from sender to receiver and is often used with TV remotes?
a. scatter infrared
b. laser
c. narrowband radio
d. microwave
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless LAN Transmission
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

14. You are instructing a cable installer where to run the UTP cable that goes from the work area
on the third floor of your building to the place where it connects with a patch panel and switches.
To which facility should you tell the installer to run the cable?
a. MDF
b. IDF
c. Equipment room
d. Point of presence
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

15. Which of the following is a length of cable that connects a computer to either a networking
device or to an RJ-45 jack?
a. patch panel
b. cable segment
c. backbone cable
d. patch cable
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

16. You are running a length of fiber optic cable between two wiring closets. What best describes
the cable you are running?
a. structured cable
b. backbone cable
c. horizontal cable
d. work area cable
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

17. The entrance facility is the place where the connection to a WAN is located. It is the point
where the LAN equipment ends and a third-party provider's equipment and cabling begins. What
is another name for this point?
a. departure point
b. entrance point
c. demarcation point
d. main distribution point
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

18. A signal has just been received from the WAN link on your network. Using the given
components, which of the following shows the path that the signal would take from the WAN to
a workstation on your network? Assume all components are used at least once and that some
components may be used more than once. 1-backbone cabling 2-entrance facility 3-MDF 4-
horizontal wiring 5-IDF 6-work area
a. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 4, 6
b. 2, 1, 3, 1, 5, 4, 6
c. 6, 1, 3, 4, 5, 4, 6
d. 2, 1, 5, 1, 3, 4, 6
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:48 PM

19. You hand a technician a crossover cable to make a connection between devices. Which
device pair are you most likely asking him to connect?
a. router to switch
b. switch to computer
c. switch to switch
 d. hub to computer
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

20. In an MDI device, which two pins does the device use to transmit?
a. 1 and 2
b. 3 and 4
c. 4 and 6
d. 3 and 6
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

21. What type of wiring should be used for a high-speed connection between two buildings?
a. coaxial cabling
b. UTP cabling
c. STP cabling
d. fiber-optic cabling
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LAN Media Selection Criteria
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

22. What is a disadvantage of using fiber-optic cabling versus twisted-pair cabling?

a. limited to shorter distances due to high attenuation
b. low bandwidth potential
c. high susceptibility to eavesdropping
d. more expensive terminations
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Fiber-Optic Installation
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

23. What type of wireless transmission technology is used for 802.11n networks running at 2.4
GHz?
a. OFDM
b. laser
c. DSSS
d. narrowband radio
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless LAN Transmission
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

24. Which of the following are types of infrared LANs? (Choose all that apply.)
a. microwave
b. narrowband
c. line-of-sight
d. reflective
e. scatter
ANSWER: c, d, e
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless LAN Transmission
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 3:13 PM

25. Which of the following are components of wireless networks? (Choose all that apply.)
a. emitter
b. patch panel
c. antenna
d. AP
e. SMA connectors
ANSWER: a, c, d
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless LAN Components
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 3:13 PM

26. What really determines the ________ of a cabling type is how fast a transmitting device,
such as a NIC, can generate bit signals on the medium
ANSWER: bandwidth
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

27. When copper wires are bundled together, they are susceptible to ____________, a form of
interference where the signals leak out onto other wires.
ANSWER: crosstalk
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

28. A type of wireless network that uses light beams to send signals between two devices and is
prone to interference from visible light sources is called ____________.
ANSWER: infrared
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless LAN Transmission
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

29. An OPM measures the amount of __________ transmitted by a device and whether the
amount meets the requirements for the device you're connecting.
ANSWER: light
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Cable-Testing Equipment
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

30. IF you want to run cabling in the space between a false ceiling and the true ceiling, you must
use ________-rated cable.
ANSWER: plenum
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Completion
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

Match each item with a statement below.

a. cable plant
b. horizontal wiring
c. hertz
d. patch cable
e. backbone cabling
f. encoding
g. differential signal
h. IrDA device
i. IDF
j. MDF
REFERENCES: Glossary
QUESTION TYPE: Matching
HAS VARIABLES: False
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

31. all the cables and connectors that tie a network together
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

32. runs from work area's jack to telecommunications closet

ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

33. expresses how many times per second a signal or electromagnetic wave occurs
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

34. connects a patch panel port to a switch or hub

ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

35. interconnects telecommunications closets and equipment rooms

ANSWER: e
POINTS: 1

36. the method used to represent bits on a medium

ANSWER: f
POINTS: 1

37. a method for transmitting data in which two wires of opposite polarity are used
ANSWER: g
POINTS: 1

38. use infrared signals to communicate

ANSWER: h
POINTS: 1

39. a telecommunications closet that houses the cabling and devices for work area computers
ANSWER: i
POINTS: 1

40. an equipment and cabling room that serves as the connecting point for backbone cabling
between buildings and between IDFs
ANSWER: j
POINTS: 1

41. What is structured cabling and why should you use it?
ANSWER: Structured cabling is a standard that specifies how cabling should be
installed in a network. It is based on an extended star physical topology.
Network cabling standards are designed to ensure adherence to standards for
equipment rooms and wiring closets, including limitations on media, which
helps limit the possible reasons for network failure or poor performance. If
the network cable plant is in good working order and meets standards, a
network administrator's job is easier. Structured cabling facilitates
troubleshooting as well as network upgrades and expansion.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

42. List four of the typical components of a twisted-pair cable plant.

ANSWER: RJ-45 connectors Patch cables RJ-45 jacks Patch panels Distribution rack
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Twisted-Pair Cable
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

43. What is the difference between a crossover cable that can be used for 100BaseT networks
versus one that is suitable for 1000BaseT networks?
ANSWER: Because 1000BaseT uses all four pairs to transmit and receive, the blue and
brown pairs must also be crossed in addition to the green and orange pairs.
100BaseT only requires the green and orange pairs to be crossed.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

44. What is the difference between an MDI device and an MDI-X device? How does the
difference affect the cabling used?
ANSWER: Network devices connecting with RJ-45 plugs over twisted-pair cabling are
classified as medium dependent interface (MDI) devices or MDI crossed
(MDI-X) devices. MDI devices transmit on pins 1 and 2 and receive on pins
3 and 6. MDI-X devices receive on pins 1 and 2 and transmit on pins 3 and
6. A straight-through cable is used to connect an MDI device to an MDI-X
device and a crossover is used to connect two MDI devices or two MDI-X
devices.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Structured Cabling: Managing and Installing a UTP Cable Plant
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

45. What are the three most common types of wireless communication and the frequencies they
use?
ANSWER: Radio: 10 KHz to 300 MHz Microwave: 300 MHz to 300 GHz Infrared: 300
GHz to 400 THz
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless LAN Transmission
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

46. List five criteria you should consider when choosing media.
ANSWER: 1. Bandwidth 2. Budget 3. Environment 4. Span 5. Existing cable plant
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: LAN Media Selection Criteria
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

47. Why is copper cabling susceptible to eavesdropping?

ANSWER: When electric signals travel across copper wires, they create an electrical
field that can be detected outside of the wires. Using the right equipment,
this field can be intercepted and interpreted.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Criteria for Choosing Network Media
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

48. What are the benefits of installing a wireless network?

ANSWER: Wireless networks can be used to extend your network, whether you need a
temporary connection, you need to span a greater distance than your existing
network can handle, or you are not able to install wiring due to the type of
building material. Wireless can be used as a backup solution. Wireless also
allows users to roam.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Wireless Benefits
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

49. What are the benefits of fiber-optic cabling?

ANSWER: Fiber-optic is capable of much higher bandwidths. Fiber-optic cabling is
immune to EMI and RFI so it has no problem with interference. It also has
no leakage so it is highly secure, almost impervious to eavesdropping.
Because of low attenuation, fiber-optic cable can travel greater distances at a
higher bandwidth.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Fiber-Optic Cable
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM

50. Describe twisted-pair cabling.

ANSWER: Twisted-pair cable is composed of small copper wires that are covered
with an insulating material. Each wire is twisted with another, and this
pair is color-coded. One wire is a solid color and the other is white
with a stripe of the same solid color. One pair to four pairs of wires-
each of a different solid color-are bundled together and encased in an
outer jacket.
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: Twisted-Pair Cable
QUESTION TYPE: Subjective Short Answer
HAS VARIABLES: False
STUDENT ENTRY MODE: Basic
DATE CREATED: 7/19/2019 2:34 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 7/19/2019 2:49 PM