Internet and Networking

A computer ________ is two or more computers connected using software and hardware so that they can communicate with each other.

• network

• switch

• broadband

• node

A ________ is any device connected to a network such as a computer, printer, or game console.

• packet

• node

• NOS

• NIC

________ is the actual speed of data transfer that is achieved between two nodes on a network and is always less than or equal to the data transfer rate.

• Benchmark

• Broadband

• Bandwidth

• Throughput

Some of the responsibilities of ________ are installing new hardware and software on the network and monitoring performance.

• programmer analysts

• IT managers

• computer technicians

• network administrators

Which of the following is NOT a common network architecture type?

• Local area network (LAN)

• Home area network (HAN)

• Intraoffice area network (IAN)

• Personal area network (PAN)

When setting up a home network, make sure each node has ________.

• a NOS installed

• the proper software installed on each node

• a network adapter

• the proper security protocols in place

The network architecture that spans the largest physical distance is called a ________.

• MAN

• LAN

• PAN

• WAN

A large network designed to provide access to a specific geographic area, such as a large city, is a ________.

• MAN

• PAN

• LAN

• WAN

Which transmission medium transmits data the fastest?

• Twisted-pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Wireless

• Fiber-optic cable

What transmission media is used for normal telephone service?

• Fiber-optic cable

• Twisted-pair cable

• Coaxial cable

• Ethernet cable