A+ Essentials Chapter 21

9 Questions | By Darren McMahon | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Total Attempts: 420

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Local Area NetworkingIn 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 networks

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1.

To provide a computer with a physical and electronic connection to anetwork, what must be installed?
- A.
  
  A hub
- B.
  
  A router
- C.
  
  A NIC
- D.
  
  A bridge
2.

How far apart can two PCs that share the same 100BaseT switch be placed?
- A.
  
  100 meters
- B.
  
  200 meters
- C.
  
  330 meters
- D.
  
  1000 meters
3.

Under ideal conditions, the 802.11g standard supports data throughput of upto ________ and has a range of up to ________.
- A.
  
  11 Mbps/150 feet
- B.
  
  11 Mbps/300 feet
- C.
  
  54 Mbps/150 feet
- D.
  
  54 Mbps/300 feet
4.

What is the minimum specification of cable types for 100BaseT networks?
- A.
  
  CAT 2
- B.
  
  CAT 3
- C.
  
  CAT 4
- D.
  
  CAT 5
5.

Joe needs to network two computers in his office together using an Ethernetpeer-to-peer connection. What kind of cable does he need?
- A.
  
  CAT-5
- B.
  
  Crossover
- C.
  
  UTP
- D.
  
  STP
6.

What are the two TIA/EIA standards for connecting an RJ-45 connector to UTPcable?
- A.
  
  10BaseT/100BaseT
- B.
  
  CAT5/CAT5e
- C.
  
  RG-58/RG-59
- D.
  
  568A/568B
7.

Steven’s Windows XP system can’t connect to the Internet, and he comes toyou, his PC tech, for help. You figure out that it’s a DHCP problem. Whatprogram should you run to get him a new DHCP lease?
- A.
  
  IPCONFIG
- B.
  
  WINIPCFG
- C.
  
  CONFIG
- D.
  
  DHCP /RENEW
8.

Which encryption protocol offers the best security?
- A.
  
  Hi-Encrypt
- B.
  
  WEP
- C.
  
  WPA
- D.
  
  WPA2
9.

Bluetooth technology enables computers to link into what sort of network?
- A.
  
  Bluetooth area network (BAN)
- B.
  
  Personal area network (PAN)
- C.
  
  Local area network (LAN)
- D.
  
  Wide area network (WAN)