1. Which Internet access method can be affected by the number of people concurrently online in a neighborhood?
- Dial-up
- DSL
- Cable Broadband
- ISDN
2. For which of these items should you always change the default settings on a wireless router?
- SSID and Administrative Password
- IP Address
- Channel
- Frequency (2.4/5.0 GHz)
3. When utilizing IPv4, each network node has a ____-bit IP address, which, when used with its 48-bit MAC address, enables network communications and accurate delivery of a packet.
4. Which of the following is the default class A subnet mask?
- 255.255.255.0
- 255.240.0.0
- 255.0.0.0
- 255.255.0.0
5. A _______ is an administrative grouping of network resources such as computers, printers, and network devices.
- container
- class
- range
- domain
6. A(n)_________ cable is the most frequently used network cable because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
- Shielded twisted-pair
- Unshielded twisted-pair
- Thin coax
- Thick coax
7. What type of topology is represented in this diagram?
8. Which standards organization developed the OSI Model?
- IEEE
- Department of Defense
- OSI
- ISO
9. A network computer that shares resources with and responds to requests from other computers in known as a ________.
- Client
- Host
- Terminal
- Server
10. A DHCP server is a server that uses software and DHCP to automatically assign a(n) ______ address from a pool of possible addresses.
11. Which Internet access method uses existing TV coaxial cables?
- Cable Broadband
- DSL
- T-1
- ISDN
12. Which Internet access method uses existing telephone lines and regular phone service?
- Cable Broadband
- DSL
- T-1
- ISDN
13. Which of the following types of media are used in LANs?
- Twisted Pair
- Coaxial Cable
- Radio Waves
- All of the selection are valid
14. Which of the following is a class B address?
- 126.4.27.19
- 127.276.2.15
- 177.125.3.17
- 221.34.2.17
15. Which of the following network related informational items is not needed in order to install an Operating System on a PC that will be connected to the internet?
- Default Gateway
- IP address
- Subnet mask
- Switch number
16. A ________ server isolates internal clients from the servers by downloading and storing files on behalf of the clients.
17. In which layer of the TCPIP Model do routers belong?
- Physical
- Internetwork
- Application
- Transport
18. Which of the following is considered a base 10 numbering system?
- Decimal
- Binary
- Hexadecimal
- Octal
19. Use the ________ utility as the first step in diagnosing connectivity problems.
- Tracert
- Nstat
- Net view
- Ping
20. Which of the following is a class C address?
- 169.254.27.19
- 10.276.2.15
- 172.22.3.17
- 221.34.2.17
21. Which of the following is the default class B subnet mask?
- 255.0.0.0
- 255.255.0.0
- 255.255.255.0
- 255.255.255.255
22. Which of the following is a drawback of Broadband technology, compared to ADSL?
- Its standards are less developed
- Its installation is more difficult
- Multiple subscribers must share a fixed amount of bandwidth
- Cable is an asymmetrical technology, while ADSL is symmetrical
23. Which of these wireless encryption standards is the most secure?
24. Which standards organization developed the 802 series of standards?
25. Which of the following is a class A address?
- 126.4.27.19
- 128.276.2.15
- 172.22.3.17
- 192.168.2.17
26. Users on a particular floor can't access the Internet, but can log onto the local network. What should they check first?
- TCP/IP properties
- Is switch turned on?
- Are users on other floors having the same issue?
- Call their ISP
27. The OSI model consists of ______ distinct layers stacked on one another.
28. A computer that acts as both a client and a server is known as a _________.
29. At what layer of the TCP model is the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) found?
- Host to Host
- Application
- Network
- Internet
30. Which of the following is considered a base 2 numbering system?
- Hexadecimal
- Decimal
- Binary
- Octal
31. The new IPv6 is better than IPv4 for all the following reasons except:
- More addresses
- Less bits in the address
- Better security
- Compatibility with IPv4
32. A ________ transmission sends a message to all points on a specific network.
- multicast
- unicast
- simulcast
- broadcast
33. In which type of wired network is it easier to add multiple new nodes?
34. A ________ is the place where a telephone company terminates lines and switches at a client location.
- telco office
- central office
- central switching facility
- demarcation point
35. What is the primary difference between LANs and WANs?
- The use of an external provider due to distance they span
- The type of DHCP servers they use
- The type of data they transmit
- All of the above
36. The _________ layer of the TCP model is responsible for logical addressing.
- Internetwork
- Host to Host
- Logical
- Session
37. A ______ consists of interconnected computers, printers, and other computer equipment in close physical proximity.
38. Which of the following is considered a base 16 numbering system?
- Decimal
- Binary
- Hexadecimal
- Octal
39. Which of the following is the default class C subnet mask?
- 255.0.0.0
- 255.255.0.0
- 255.255.255.0
- 255.255.255.255
40. What type of topology is represented in this diagram?
- Bus
- Ring
- Point to Point
- Mesh
41. A switch is a central network device that connects network nodes such as workstations and servers in a physical ____ topology.
42. Which of the following is a cryptographic technique for that converts plain data into coded data?
- Encryption
- PKA
- KPA
- RXStenography