Networking Concepts Quiz

The primary network connection that carries data across different networks, linking together different parts of the network, is called the ______.

• backbone

• router

• modem

• switch

Short cables used to connect devices to network equipment like switches, routers, or patch panels are called ______.

• patch cables

• extension cords

• power cables

• USB cables

The maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network connection, usually measured in bits per second, is known as ______.

• bandwidth

• latency

• throughput

• ping

The actual rate at which data is successfully transferred across a network, taking into account errors and retransmissions, is called ______.

• throughput

• bandwidth

• latency

• jitter

A data transfer rate equivalent to one billion bits per second is referred to as ______.

• gigabit

• megabit

• kilobit

• terabit

The time delay experienced as data travels from the source to the destination, usually measured in milliseconds, is called ______.

• latency

• bandwidth

• throughput

• jitter

Disruption in network communication caused by external electromagnetic signals affecting data transmission is known as ______.

• electromagnetic interference

• signal attenuation

• data corruption

• network congestion

Disruption in network communication caused by radio frequency signals interfering with the transmission of data is called ______.

• radio frequency interference

• signal attenuation

• data packet loss

• network congestion

These are cables that use light to transmit data over long distances at high speeds with minimal signal loss: ______.

• fiber optic cables

• coaxial cables

• twisted pair cables

• ethernet cables

A flexible, extremely thin, transparent strand of glass surrounded by plastic insulation is called a ______.

• fiber optic strand

• copper wire

• plastic filament

• metallic cable