1
The Internet is an example of which type of network?
– WAN

2
Why should network cables always be labeled?
– to save troubleshooting time

3
Which dotted decimal number is used to distinguish the network portion of an IP address from the host portion?
– subnet mask

4
Which two characteristics describe Ethernet technology? (Choose two.)
– supported by IEEE 802.3 standards
– uses a bus logical topology

5
What is true about the TIA/EIA?
– It establishes consensus processes among qualified groups.

6
Which two factors are used to determine the different categories of UTP cabling?
– The number of twists in the wires inside the cable.
– The number of wires inside the cable

7
Which device enables computers to be attached to a network without segmenting the network?
– hub

8
A student brings a laptop to a school that has wireless access. The laptop is not connecting to the school network. What is the first thing that the student should check?
– the available wireless networks within range

9
A technician installs a new NIC in a PC and connects an Ethernet patch cord from the NIC to a wall jack. The technician then notes that the link lights are not active on the NIC. Which two problems could be indicated by this lack of activity? (Choose two.)
– faulty NIC
– faulty patch cord

10
Which suite of protocols is used to transmit data across the Internet?
– TCP/IP

11
Which method is recommended in order to avoid problems with counterfeit network equipment?
– Purchase equipment only through manufacturer-authorized partners.

12
What is the maximum range a data signal can travel through a 1000BASE-T network segment?
– 328 ft (100 m)

13
Which Windows XP command displays the route taken by packets crossing an IP network?
– tracert

14
Which networking protocol translates a network name such as http://www.cisco.com to a unique IP address?
– DNS

15
Which two statements are true of network computing in contrast to non-network computing? (Choose two.)
– Fewer peripherals are needed.
– Centralized administration capabilities are enhanced.

16
Which three factors are reasons to choose a client/server model for a network instead of peer-to-peer? (Choose three.)
– The company network requires secure access to confidential information.
– The users need a central database to store inventory and sales information.
– The data gathered by the employees is critical and should be backed up on a regular basis.

17
Which procedure is normally performed when connecting a computer to an Ethernet network for the first time?
– Attach a cable that has an RJ-45 connector.

18
What is the most commonly used DSL technology?
– ADSL

19
A student is helping a friend with a home computer that can no longer access the Internet. Upon investigation, the student discovers that the computer has been assigned the IP address 169.254.100.88. What could cause a computer to get such an IP address?
– a bad network cable

20
Workers are required to access the company LAN when traveling. Which networking technology can provide secure and encrypted access to the LAN?
– VPN