A+ Essentials Chapter 22

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1. Of the four Internet connection options listed below, which typically offers
the slowest connection speed?

Explanation

Dial-up connections are robust and widely-available, but slower than the
newer connection types.

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A+ Essentials Chapter 22 - Quiz

The Internet

In this chapter, you will learn how to

• Explain how the Internet works
• Connect to the Internet
• Use Internet software tools

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2. What command often enables you to diagnose TCP/IP errors such as
connection problems?

Explanation

You can often use the ping command to diagnose TCP/IP problems.

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3. Which protocol can you use to send e-mail?

Explanation

You can use SMTP to send e-mail messages.

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4. What advantage does satellite have over cable for connecting to
the Internet?

Explanation

Clearly, satellite cuts you loose from the wires!

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5. Which protocols can you use to receive e-mail? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

You can use either IMAP or POP3 to receive e-mail messages.

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6. What advantages does dial-up have over DSL?

Explanation

DSL has a fairly short limit of 18,000 feet from a main switch, leaving
people in rural areas (in the U.S., at least) out of luck. Dial-up just requires
a phone line.

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7. Which of the following programs enable you to access and work on a remote
computer from your local computer? (Select all that apply.)

Explanation

Both Telnet and Remote Desktop enable you to access and work on a
remote computer. The latter is just prettier!

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8. At what layer of the OSI seven-layer model do proxy servers operate?

Explanation

Proxy servers operate at Layer 7—the Application layer.

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9. Which of the following technologies use dial-up connections? (Select all
that apply.)

Explanation

ISDN terminal adapters and traditional modems use dial-up for
connecting to the Internet.

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Of the four Internet connection options listed below, which typically...
What command often enables you to diagnose TCP/IP errors such...
Which protocol can you use to send e-mail?
What advantage does satellite have over cable for connecting tothe...
Which protocols can you use to receive e-mail? (Select all that...
What advantages does dial-up have over DSL?
Which of the following programs enable you to access and work on a...
At what layer of the OSI seven-layer model do proxy servers operate?
Which of the following technologies use dial-up connections? (Select...
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