Networks and the Internet: A Study Guide

Which network connects devices within a single site like a home or office?

• PAN

• LAN

• MAN

• WAN

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) covers a ______ geographical area.

• Small

• Large

• National

• International

What is the largest example of a Wide Area Network (WAN)?

• A home network

• A school network

• The internet

• A local office network.

Which network uses wireless technologies like Wi-Fi?

• Wired Network

• Wireless Network

• Cloud Network

• Client-Server Network

A Network Interface Card is responsible for ______.

• Assigning unique identifiers

• Converting data into a digital signal

• Forwarding data packets

• Translating domain names

The ability of different digital technologies or systems to connect and exchange data is known as ______.

• Interoperability

• Network Protocol

• Data Transmission

• Digital Conversion

Technology enabling voice calls over an internet connection instead of phone lines is called ________.

• Firewall

• Proxy Server

• Multi-Factor Authentication

• VoIP

A company that provides internet access and other related services to customers is known as ________.

• Mobile Service Provider (MSP)

• Internet Service Provider (ISP)

• VoIP

• IoT

The global network of interconnected computer networks is called the ________.

• Internet

• World Wide Web (WWW)

• IoT

• VoIP

Which of the following is a process that reduces file size by re-encoding it to use fewer bits?

• Bandwidth

• Speed

• Data Compression

• Net Neutrality