ALLIED ISY101 MODULE 5 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Question Points
1. A WAN
provides connectivity within a limited geographical area often within a single
building.
a. True
b. False
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2.

The type of network shown in the accompanying figure is
known as a:

a. LAN.
b. WAN.
c. MAN.
d. TAN.
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3. Which of
the following can serve as a node on the network in a LAN?
a. Computer
b. Networked
peripheral
c. Network device
d. All of the choices
apply
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4. Which of
the following is not a type of network device?
a. Hub
b. Switch
c. Workstation
d. Router
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5. A
peer-to-peer network:
a. contains one or
more computers configured with server software.
b. contains one or
more computers configured with client software.
c. allows
workstations to share resources, such as files and applications.
d. has a computer
that provides a centralized repository for data.
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6. A
__________ topology features a central connection point for all workstations
and peripherals.
a. mesh
b. star
c. bus
d. ring
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7. The
physical arrangement of devices in a network is referred to as its physical:
a. topography.
b. logography.
c. logology.
d. topology.
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8. In a
__________ topology, network nodes are connected in a closed circle.
a. circle
b. closed
c. ring
d. star
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9. A tree
topology:
a. is a blend of star
and ring networks.
b. consists of
multiple star networks connected into a bus configuration by a backbone.
c. does not offer
flexibility for expansion.
d. is no longer used.
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10. A bus
topology connects all devices to a common backbone, which functions as a shared
communications link.
a. True
b. False
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11. Thomas has
been asked by a friend to overhaul an existing network so that it is more
robust. She wants each device on the network to connect to all of the other
devices on the network. Which network topology will Thomas most likely use?
a. Star topology
b. Bus topology
c. Mesh topology
d. Ring topology
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12. A
__________ is a physical path or a frequency used to connect the nodes of a
network.
a. logical channel
b. communications
channel
c. connecting link
d. node link
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13. In the
context of networks, the communications __________ refers to the set of rules
for efficiently transmitting data from one network node to another.
a. protocol
b. topology
c. range
d. transmission
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14. Which of
the following is not an advantage of using a wired network?
a. Increased security
b. Fast access
c. Simple to
configure
d. Limited mobility
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15. Which of
the following is a disadvantage of using a wireless network when compared to a
wired network?
a. Speed
b. Range
c. Security
d. All of the choices
apply
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