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Review for Net+ Mod 03


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

 1. 
Ring physical topologies are quite common.
 

 2. 
The logical topology describes the layout of the cabling, servers, and nodes.
 

 3. 
The physical topology describes the layout of the cabling, servers, and nodes.
 

 4. 
The physical topology describes the way the data travels from one computer to another..
 

 5. 
The logical topology describes the way the data travels from one computer to another..
 

 6. 
The mesh topology is the most expensive setup.
 

 7. 
ARCNet uses a token passing access method.
 

 8. 
One of the most important considerations in choosing media is cost.
 

 9. 
A parallel backbone is the most fault tolerant of backbone setups
 

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

 10. 
In the picture below, if node B goes down, what will happen?

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a.
Communication can take place from D to C and from C to A but not from A to D or A to C
b.
Communication can take place from D to C and from D to A but not from C to A
c.
Communication can continue among all working nodes.
d.
Communication stops until the node is physically removed from the network..
 

 11. 
ArcNet can use which topology?
a.
BUS
b.
star
c.
mesh
d.
Ring
 

 12. 
This can best be defined as the software that allows the computer to talk to the network.
a.
Protocols
b.
Transmission media
c.
Control panels
d.
Network operating system
 

 13. 
This part of the network defines the "rules" for communication.
a.
Protocols
b.
Transmission Media
c.
Connectivity Devices
d.
Network operating system
 

 14. 
This access method is used by Ethernet.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
 

 15. 
This access method is used by FDDI.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
 

 16. 
This access method is used by AppleTalk.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
 

 17. 
This access method asks each computer if it has data to send before allowing the data to be sent.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
e.
c and d
 

 18. 
This access method sends around a special frame to each computer. If a computer has data to send, it captures the special frame and sends the data.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token Passing
 

 19. 
The logical topology of a token ring network is a:
a.
Star
b.
Bus
c.
Ring
d.
Mesh
 

 20. 
This contention based access method sends out a warning before it sends data.
a.
CSMA/CA
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
Token passing
 

 21. 
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a.
Bus
b.
Ring
c.
Star
d.
Mesh
 

 22. 
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a.
Bus
b.
Ring
c.
Star
d.
Mesh
e.
Cascading star
 

 23. 
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This is what kind of network...
a.
ad-hoc
c.
classic
b.
access point
d.
cascading star
 

 24. 
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This is what kind of network...
a.
ad-hoc
c.
classic
b.
access point
d.
cascading star
 

 25. 
This can take the form of a broadcast message.
a.
simplex
c.
full duplex
b.
half duplex
d.
complex
 

 26. 
Both computers can send and receive at the same time.
a.
simplex
c.
full duplex
b.
half duplex
d.
complex
 

 27. 
This is a LAN that uses boundless media for transmission.
a.
LAWN
c.
WPN
b.
WAP
d.
WEP
 

 28. 
This was designed to improve the security of the security features that weren’t quite up to snuff in the protocol that was developed for 802.11b security
a.
LAWN
c.
WPN
b.
WPA
d.
WEP
 

 29. 
This type of backbone is cheap, and easy to manage and secure, but contains a single point of failure.
a.
parallel
c.
backbone
b.
collapsed
d.
distributed
 

 30. 
This type of backbone is the most fault tolerant due to redundancy in cabling.
a.
parallel
c.
backbone
b.
collapsed
d.
distributed
 

 31. 
Woody Inc. has a large company with multiple LANs. They would like to change their current backbone setup from a single point of failure to something secure, but more reliable. Since budget is an issue, they want to limit expenditures.

You would suggest a:
a.
parallel
c.
backbone
b.
collapsed
d.
distributed
 

 32. 
Which of the following standards uses a dual ring for fault tolerance?
a.
802.3
c.
FDDI
b.
802.5
d.
802.11b
 

 33. 
Which of the following standards uses a single ring and token passing access method?
a.
802.3
c.
FDDI
b.
802.5
d.
802.11b
 

 34. 
Uses CSMA/CA access method.
a.
802.3
c.
FDDI
b.
802.5
d.
802.11b
 

 35. 
You have been asked to install a network that will provide the network users with the greatest amount of fault tolerance. Which of the following network topologies would you choose?
a.
Mesh
c.
Star Bus
b.
Bus
d.
Ring
 

 36. 
Joe hands you a cable that looks like this:
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What kind of connector should you use to make the cable?
a.
RJ11
c.
BNC
b.
RJ45
d.
IBM Data
 

 37. 
You have been asked to recommend a networking architecture that can support data transfers of up to 100 Mbps, using the existing Category 3 cable and the CSMA/CD access method. Which of the following best suits your needs?
a.
100BaseTX
c.
100BaseT4
b.
100BaseFX
d.
100BaseT
 

 38. 
What is the maximum transfer distance of 1000BaseT?
a.
100 meters
c.
412 meters
b.
1000 meters
d.
550 meters
 

 39. 
You have been asked to install a client computer on an existing network. Upon inspection of the cable, you identify that it is connected by using BNC connectors. Which of the following network standards is in use?
a.
10BaseT
c.
10Base2
b.
100BaseFX
d.
Gigabit Ethernet
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 40. 
Which of the following are features of FDDI networks?

A. Uses contention based access method.
B. Uses a double ring topology for fault tolerance.
C. Uses fiber optic cabling.
D. Often used as a backbone to connect networks of dissimilar types together.
E. Devices on the network are attached to two rings

Type the letters of the answers below in order, all small letters, with no spaces. Example, if you think the answers are a, b, and c you would type:

abc
 

 

 41. 
ARCNet uses a __-ohm terminator.
 

 

 42. 
Ethernet uses a __-ohm terminator.
 

 

 43. 
ARCNet uses which of the following specifications?

A. 93-ohm terminators.
B. 50-ohm terminators.
C. Maximum cable length of 6100 meters.
D. Up to 255 nodes per network segment.
E. Uses token passing and requires an MAU

Type the letters of the answers below in order, all small letters, with no spaces. Example, if you think the answers are a, b, and c you would type:

abc
 

 

 44. 
Which of the following are functions of the LLC? (Choose all that apply.)
A. Data flow control
B. Data fault tolerance
C. Error control
D. Token passing


Type the letters of the answers below in order, all small letters, with no spaces. Example, if you think the answers are a, b, and c you would type:

abc
 

 

 45. 
Which of the following statements are associated with a bus LAN network? (Choose all correct answers.)
A. A single cable break can cause complete network disruption.
B. All devices connect to a central device.
C. Uses a single backbone computer to connect all network devices.
D. Uses a dual ring configuration.



Type the letters of the answers below in order, all small letters, with no spaces. Example, if you think the answers are a, b, and c you would type:

abc
 

 

 46. 
The picture below is of a(n) _________ network.
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 47. 
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___________ backbone     
 

 

 48. 
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___________ backbone     
 

 

 49. 
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___________ backbone     
 

 

 50. 
You are asked to upgrade a bus topology LAN at a small business to a star. They have three computers and a printer. Which of the following devices will you need to set up this bounded network? Select all that apply:

a. MAU
b. Access point
c. Hub
d. LAM
e. Cabling
f. Router
g. NICs

To answer type the letter corresponding to the answers in the box below, in order, no spaces, all small letters.

Example: aft
 

 

 51. 
Which of the following are associated with IEEE 802.3z? (Choose the three best answers.)
a. 1000BaseLX
b. 1000BaseCX
c. 1000BaseBX
d. 1000BaseSX


To answer type the letter corresponding to the answers in the box below, in order, no spaces, all small letters.

Example: aft
 

 

 52. 
100BaseT is also known as _____ Ethernet
 

 

 53. 
1000BaseT is also known as _____ Ethernet
 

 

Matching
 
 
Ethernet Matching
a.
5-4-3 Rule
b.
CSMA/CD
c.
Polling
d.
802.3
e.
802.5
f.
Thinnet
g.
10BaseT or 100BaseT
h.
Category 5 UTP cabling
i.
10Base5
j.
10BaseFL
k.
100VG-AnyLAN
 

 54. 
Used most commonly in 100BaseT and 10BaseT networks
 

 55. 
Defines how many computers you can have on a network segment, and how many segments can be populated in coaxial based Ethernet networks.
 

 56. 
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 57. 
Runs at 10 Mbps, uses baseband transmission, and cabling that can span up to 500 meters
 

 58. 
Uses BNC barrel and T connectors
 

 59. 
Attenuates after approximate 185 meters
 

 60. 
This network uses RJ45 connectors
 

 61. 
Also known as thicknet (do not choose thicknet as the answer...duh)
 

 62. 
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These connectors are used in which network?
 

 63. 
Up to 1024 computers can be on one LAN
 

 64. 
Up to 1024 computers can be on one LAN
 

 65. 
This network can use cable lengths of up to 100 meters.
 

 66. 
Must use Cat 3, 4, or 5 UTP cabling.
 

 67. 
Ethernet over fiber optic cables.
 

 68. 
Biggest advantage is very long cable lengths
 

 69. 
Often used as a backbone in Ethernet networks
 
 
Token Passing Matching
a.
captures
b.
holds the token
c.
transmits the data frame
d.
recipient
e.
updates the frame status
f.
acknowledges
g.
4 Mbps
h.
16 Mbps
 

 70. 
If a computer has data to send it _________.
 

 71. 
As the data frame is passed around the network, each computer checks the frame to see if it is the intended ________ of the data.
 

 72. 
The original sending computer receives the updated data frame, ______ the receipt of the frame, and then sends the token back out onto the network.
 

 73. 
If one NIC on the network is 4 Mbps, but the rest of the NICs on the network are 16 Mbps what is the speed of the network set at?
 



 
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