A+ Essentials Chapter 21
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 networks
- 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
Correct Answer
C. A NICExplanation
A system must have a NIC to participate in any type of network.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. 200 metersExplanation
Each system can be 100 meters from the switch, so any two systems can be
up to 200 meters apart.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. 11 Mbps/300 feetExplanation
Under ideal conditions, the 802.11g standard supports data throughput of
up to 11 Mbps and has a range of up to 300 feet.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the minimum specification of cable types for 100BaseT networks?
- A.
CAT 2
- B.
CAT 3
- C.
CAT 4
- D.
CAT 5
Correct Answer
D. CAT 5Explanation
100BaseT requires CAT 5 rated cabling.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
B. CrossoverExplanation
Joe needs a crossover cable to network two computers in his office together
using an Ethernet peer-to-peer connection.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
D. 568A/568BExplanation
The TIA/EIA has two standards for connecting the RJ-45 connector to the
UTP cable: TIA/EIA 568A and TIA/EIA 568B.Rate this question:
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- 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
Correct Answer
A. IPCONFIGExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which encryption protocol offers the best security?
- A.
Hi-Encrypt
- B.
WEP
- C.
WPA
- D.
WPA2
Correct Answer
D. WPA2Explanation
WPA2 is the best of the encryption technologies listed.Rate this question:
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- 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)
Correct Answer
B. Personal area network (PAN)Explanation
Bluetooth creates personal area networks.Rate this question:
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