A+ Essentials Chapter 21

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1. Which encryption protocol offers the best security?

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WPA2 is the best of the encryption technologies listed.

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A Plus Certification Quizzes & Trivia

Local Area Networking

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Explain network technologies
• Explain network operating systems
• Install and configure wired networks
• Install and configure wireless networks
• Troubleshoot... see morenetworks see less

2. What is the minimum specification of cable types for 100BaseT networks?

Explanation

100BaseT requires CAT 5 rated cabling.

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3. To provide a computer with a physical and electronic connection to a
network, what must be installed?

Explanation

A system must have a NIC to participate in any type of network.

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4. Joe needs to network two computers in his office together using an Ethernet
peer-to-peer connection. What kind of cable does he need?

Explanation

Joe needs a crossover cable to network two computers in his office together
using an Ethernet peer-to-peer connection.

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5. Steven’s Windows XP system can’t connect to the Internet, and he comes to
you, his PC tech, for help. You figure out that it’s a DHCP problem. What
program should you run to get him a new DHCP lease?

Explanation

You should run IPCONFIG to get a new DHCP lease for Steven’s Windows
XP system. WINIPCFG was the program used by Windows 9x for this task.
/RENEW is a valid switch for both programs, but not for CONFIG.

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6. Bluetooth technology enables computers to link into what sort of network?

Explanation

Bluetooth creates personal area networks.

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7. How far apart can two PCs that share the same 100BaseT switch be placed?

Explanation

Each system can be 100 meters from the switch, so any two systems can be
up to 200 meters apart.

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8. What are the two TIA/EIA standards for connecting an RJ-45 connector to UTP
cable?

Explanation

The TIA/EIA has two standards for connecting the RJ-45 connector to the
UTP cable: TIA/EIA 568A and TIA/EIA 568B.

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9. Under ideal conditions, the 802.11g standard supports data throughput of up
to ________ and has a range of up to ________.

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Under ideal conditions, the 802.11g standard supports data throughput of
up to 11 Mbps and has a range of up to 300 feet.

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Which encryption protocol offers the best security?
What is the minimum specification of cable types for 100BaseT...
To provide a computer with a physical and electronic connection to...
Joe needs to network two computers in his office together using an...
Steven’s Windows XP system can’t connect to the Internet, and he...
Bluetooth technology enables computers to link into what sort of...
How far apart can two PCs that share the same 100BaseT switch be...
What are the two TIA/EIA standards for connecting an RJ-45 connector...
Under ideal conditions, the 802.11g standard supports data throughput...
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