Chapter 7 Quiz

Which of the following would NOT be a benefit of networking computers? a. sharing printers and other peripherals b. sharing files c. sharing an Internet connection d. sharing software licenses

Bethany is in her home, watching a video she took on vacation, while her brother is playing FIFA Soccer on his Xbox, and her dad is checking stock quotes on his iPad. What kind of network does this family have? a. P2P network b. Client/server network c. both a and b d. neither a and b

What two devices are often combined into one device in a small network to connect the home network to the Internet and to share the connection between devices on the network? a. router hub and switch b. modem and router c. switch and hub d. modem and switch

Which of the following is used to access the Internet when Wi-Fi is not available? a. 3G Internet access b. 4G LTE Internet access c. mobile hotspot d. all of the above

Which of the following should you NOT do to secure a wireless network? a. Keep the default network name and router password b. Implement media access control c. Disable SSID broadcasting d. Create a security encryption passphrase

What is the type of broadband Internet in which the connection is degraded by adding multiple users? a. DSL b. fiber-optic c. cable d. satellite

Which of the following might cause interference or poor connectivity between nodes on a wireless network? a. some appliances b. concrete walls c. nodes that are too far apart d. all of the above

Before creating a home network, you should do which of the following? a. Set up a HomeGroup sharing connection b. List all devices that will connect to the network c. Gather all the devices you need to connect to the network in one room d. all of the above

The type of network that would be necessary to connect the networks of two college campuses would be: a. PAN b. LAN c. MAN d. WAN

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe fiber-optic broadband? a. Data is converted into electrical pulses b. It uses strands of pure glass or plastic c. It transmits data at the speed of light d. Speed drops as the distance from the main signal source increases

You can attach more than four wired devices to a network by using a switch. a. true b. false

P2P networks require specialized network operating system software. a. true b. false

Actual data throughput is usually higher on wireless networks than on wired networks. a. true b. false

To facilitate sharing peripherals and files on a Windows network, you need to establish a HomeGroup. a. true b. false

Satellite Internet is the fastest broadband option. a. true b. false