CIW Foundations - Networking Fundamentals - Introduction To Networking

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This quiz is based on the Networking Fundamentals section of the CIW Foundations course. It focusses on an Introduction to Networking.

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1.

Which response best descibes a definition of a network?
- A.
  
  Two or more computers connected together to share information and resources such as peripherals
- B.
  
  Two or more computers connected to share information only
- C.
  
  Two or more computers connected to share resources such as peripheral devices only
- D.
  
  Two or more computers connected together to access the WWW
2.

Which of the following devices requests information from a server on a network?
- A.
  
  Node
- B.
  
  Server
- C.
  
  Client
- D.
  
  Host
3.

What is another name for any device connected to a network (not Node)?
- A.
  
  Server
- B.
  
  Client
- C.
  
  Node
- D.
  
  Host
4.

Which of the following specifically provides services and resources for other computers on a network?
- A.
  
  Client
- B.
  
  Server
- C.
  
  Host
- D.
  
  Node
5.

A combination of hardware and software capabilities that need to be shared between devices on a network are called?
- A.
  
  Protocols
- B.
  
  Suites
- C.
  
  Network Services
- D.
  
  Transmission Media
6.

There are different ways in which a network can be connected. What is the term which best describes the physical means of connection on a network?
- A.
  
  Network Services
- B.
  
  Protocols
- C.
  
  Rules
- D.
  
  Transmission Media
7.

Coaxial Cable is an example of?
- A.
  
  Transmission Media
- B.
  
  Protocol Suite
- C.
  
  Network Services
- D.
  
  Rules Engine
8.

TCP/IP is an example of?
- A.
  
  Network Services
- B.
  
  Rule
- C.
  
  Protocol Suite
- D.
  
  Transmission Media
9.

In the mainframe network when the mainframe goes down this is called?
- A.
  
  Network Traffic
- B.
  
  Termination
- C.
  
  Reset
- D.
  
  Point of Failure
10.

Which of the following network architectures involves distributed processing?
- A.
  
  Client/Server architecture
- B.
  
  Mainframe architecture
- C.
  
  Peer to Peer architecture
11.

A computer server on a Client/Server network is known as the?
- A.
  
  Front-end
- B.
  
  Rear-end
- C.
  
  Up-end
- D.
  
  Back-end
12.

Due to the fact that Client/Server architectures can be added to we can call this network type?
- A.
  
  Unscalable
- B.
  
  Scalable
- C.
  
  Expandable
- D.
  
  Unexapandable
13.

Which of the following relationships best describe the Client/Server network model?
- A.
  
  2-tier
- B.
  
  N-tier
- C.
  
  3-tier
14.

Which of the following makes up the 1st tier in the Client/Server architecture?
- A.
  
  Client
- B.
  
  Server
15.

Which kind of server, when added to a 2-tier Client/Server network allows this type of archtecture to become 3-tier?
- A.
  
  Web Server
- B.
  
  Print Server
- C.
  
  Proxy Server
- D.
  
  Database Server
16.

Which option from the list below best describes the position of a web server in the client/server network?
- A.
  
  Tier 1
- B.
  
  Tier 2
- C.
  
  Tier 3
17.

In which type of client/server environment does a peer-to-peer network structure tend to be implemented?
- A.
  
  Large networks
- B.
  
  Medium Networks
- C.
  
  Small Networks
- D.
  
  Home Networks
18.

Which of the following operating systems does not have peer-to-peer networkig in mind?
- A.
  
  MS Server 1998
- B.
  
  ArtiSoft Lantastic
- C.
  
  MS Windows ME
- D.
  
  Novell Netware Lite
19.

Which of the following is NOTa benefit of Peer-to-Per networking?
- A.
  
  Choice of Resources
- B.
  
  Cost
- C.
  
  User Friendly
- D.
  
  High level of technical skill required to implement
20.

Which of the folowing is an advantage of Peer-to-Peer networking?
- A.
  
  Cost
- B.
  
  Difficult to be controlled centrally
- C.
  
  Can compromise security
- D.
  
  All devices have equal status
21.

Peer-to-Peer network models create difficulties with File Management. True/False.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
22.

The peer-to-peer model is really only suitable for networks with 10 users or less. True/False.
- A.
  
  False
- B.
  
  True
23.

Collaborative neworks are also known as ?
- A.
  
  Web-based Networks
- B.
  
  Server-based Networks
- C.
  
  Enterprise Networks
- D.
  
  Peer-to-Peer Networks
24.

Enterprise contain the best features of which two network models?
- A.
  
  Server-based and Web-based
- B.
  
  Collaborative-based and Server-Based
- C.
  
  Client/Server and Web-based
- D.
  
  Peer-to-Peer and Server-based
25.

In the server-based model the host on the networkis a client or a server - not both? True/False.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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