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A ________ is a group of two or more computers, or nodes, configured to share information and resources.
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Network
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Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using networks as compared to a stand-alone computer?
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Ease of maintenance and administration
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A ________ allows multiple users to connect to the Internet through one connection.
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Network
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________ networks contain servers as well as computers that individual users access and use.
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Client/server
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In a(n) ________ network, each node connected to the network communicates directly with every other node.
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Peer-to-peer
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P2P networks become difficult to manage when they are expanded beyond ________ users
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10
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A ________ is a network used by one person connected via wireless media.
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Pan
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A ________ uses the public Internet communications infrastructure to build a secure, private network.
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Vpn
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A(n) ________ is used exclusively within a corporation or organization.
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intranet
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A(n) ________ server tracks who is logging on to the network as well as which services on the network are available to each user.
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authentication
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Which of the following is FALSE about servers?
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All networks require at least two servers
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A(n) ________ server is a server that stores and manages files for network users.
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Files
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A print server uses a print ________ as a software holding area for printing jobs
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Queue
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When a client computer connects to a network and requests the use of Microsoft Office 2010, for example, the ________ server delivers the software to the client computer.
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Application
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Which of the following is NOT a common network topology?
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Cluster
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A ________ is a set of rules for how information and communication are exchanged.
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Protocol
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Ring networks use the ________ method to avoid data collisions
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Token
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The ends of the cable in a bus network use a(n) ________ to absorb a signal so that it is not reflected back onto parts of the network that have already received the signal.
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Terminator
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Which of the following networks is most known for data collisions?
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Bis
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A _____ is passed from computer to computer around the ring of a ring topology network.
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Token
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Which of the following is the most commonly used client/server network topology?
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Star
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The star topology uses a central ________ to connect all network nodes.
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Switch
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If fair allocation of network access is a major requirement of the network, choose a(n) ________ topology.
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Ring
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What is CSMA/CD?
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A method used to avoid data collisions
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In a network that uses the star topology, the signal that is sent to indicate a signal collision is called a ________ signal.
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Jam
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A ________ topology is created when more than one topology is used to build a network.
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Hybrid
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Which of the following networks has high scalability?
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Star
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For business networks, which of the following is NOT a main cable type?
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Duplex
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Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when selecting network cabling?
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Cable diameter
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Which of the following causes interference when a cable is exposed to strong electromagnetic fields?
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Emi
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________ cable is NOT subject to electromagnetic interference or radio frequency interference.
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Fiber-optic
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________ is a protective layer made of glass or plastic, which is wrapped around the core of a fiber-optic cable for protection.
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Cladding
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Which cable type is the most costly to install?
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Fiber optic
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________ interference is a type of signal interference in wired transmission media that can be caused by fluorescent lights or machinery with motors or transformers.
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Electromagnetic
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Which is NOT a networking protocol?
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HyperText transfer protocol
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A(n) ________ needs to be installed on each client computer and server connected to the network to provide the services necessary for them to communicate.
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Network operating system
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Which of the following is something a network adapter does NOT do?
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(It verifies that all information transmitted from the computer is correctly received by the)
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The standard communications protocol used on most client/server networks is ______.
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Ethernet
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What is another name for the physical address assigned to each network adapter?
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Media access control
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A(n) ________ address is the address external entities use to communicate with your network.
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IP
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Which of the following devices sends data from one collision domain to another?
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Bridge
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________ are devices used to send data between two networks.
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Routers
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A ________ keeps your computer safe by confirming who is trying to access it.
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Firewall
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________ are often equipped to act as hardware firewalls.
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Routers
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Packet ________ is a form of protection for your computer that looks at each packet that comes into your computer network.
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Screening
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A(n) ________ server is a heavily secured server located on a special perimeter network between a company's secure internal network and its firewall.
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Bastion host
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Facial recognition is an example of ________ authentication.
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Biometric
