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Chapter1

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 
The simplest form of a network is a client/server network.
 

 2. 
Very large peer-to-peer networks have emerged to take advantage of the Internet.
 

 3. 
Clients on a client/server network share their resources directly with each other.
 

 4. 
To prepare to enter the networking field, a student should master a number of general networking technologies.
 

 5. 
Hands-on experience to improve networking hardware and software skills is important when attempting to enter the networking field.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 6. 
Which statement describes an advantage of networks?
a.
Networks require decentralized management.
b.
Isolating network devices decreases costs.
c.
Isolating network devices allows implementation of the sneakernet file sharing method.
d.
Networks enable multiple users to share resources.
 

 7. 
Which network model ensures that no computer on the network has more authority than another?
a.
client/server
c.
peer-to-peer
b.
stand alone
d.
distributed
 

 8. 
A common way of sharing resources on a peer-to-peer network is by modifying the ____ controls using the computer’s operating system.
a.
file-serving
c.
resource-sharing
b.
file-sharing
d.
resource-monitoring
 

 9. 
A ____ facilitates communication and resource sharing between other computers on the network.
a.
servlet
c.
personal computer
b.
workstation
d.
server
 

 10. 
____ networks are the most popular type of network for medium- and large-scale organizations.
a.
Client/server
c.
Stand-alone
b.
Peer-to-peer
d.
Stationary
 

 11. 
A ____ network is confined to a relatively small space.
a.
NAN
c.
WAN
b.
MAN
d.
LAN
 

 12. 
Often, separate LANs are interconnected and rely on several ____ running many different applications and managing resources other than data.
a.
workstations
c.
clients
b.
servers
d.
stand-alone computers
 

 13. 
A ____ network connects clients and servers from multiple buildings.
a.
NAN
c.
WAN
b.
MAN
d.
TAN
 

 14. 
A ____ is a specialized device that allows multiple networks or multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
a.
segment
c.
node
b.
host
d.
connectivity device
 

 15. 
Which network topology is the most common?
a.
ring
c.
hybrid
b.
star
d.
Ethernet
 

 16. 
____ are the distinct units of data that are exchanged between nodes on a network.
a.
Segments
c.
Topologies
b.
Data packets
d.
Protocols
 

 17. 
____ services refer to the capability of a server to share data files, applications, and disk storage space.
a.
File
c.
Management
b.
Print
d.
Access
 

 18. 
____ services allow remote users to connect to the network.
a.
File
c.
Management
b.
Print
d.
Access
 

 19. 
The phenomenon of offering multiple types of communications services on the same network is known as ____.
a.
convergence
c.
divergence
b.
unified communications
d.
multi-communications
 

 20. 
Which type of service supports e-mail?
a.
management
c.
access
b.
communications
d.
file
 

 21. 
____ provide a Web-based client for checking e-mail.
a.
Web servers
c.
File servers
b.
Mail servers
d.
Access servers
 

 22. 
Hardware diagnosis and failure alert are handled by ____.
a.
management services
c.
access services
b.
communication services
d.
Internet services
 

 23. 
Security auditing is handled by ____.
a.
management services
c.
access services
b.
communication services
d.
Internet services
 

 24. 
Dependability is a characteristic of ____.
a.
soft skills
c.
technical skills
b.
network communications
d.
network servers
 

 25. 
Which statement describes a certification drawback?
a.
Certification value may be lessened due to the number of people obtaining them.
b.
Certified professionals are expected to work harder than others to prove their value.
c.
Certified professionals are asked many questions during routine hours requiring them to work overtime to complete everyday tasks.
d.
Certification does not qualify a student for additional degrees.
 

 26. 
Which certification requires candidates to pass lab exams?
a.
Cisco CCIE
c.
CompTIA Network+
b.
CompTIA A+
d.
Microsoft MCSE
 



 
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