RCDD Chapter 16
Review of chapter 16 of the TDMM manual
- 1.
What two types of design processes are required to produce a comprehensive set of designs for a proposed network.
- A.
Functional
- B.
Fundamental
- C.
Active
- D.
Physical
- E.
Hardware
Correct Answer(s)
A. Functional
D. Physical -
- 2.
A physcial design is also referred to as a ___________ design.
- A.
Top down
- B.
Top level
- C.
Bottom up
- D.
Site level
Correct Answer
C. Bottom up -
- 3.
What does OSI stand for?
- A.
Open System Intercommunications
- B.
Open Static Intercommunications
- C.
Open Systems Interconnection
- D.
Over Selective Interoperation
Correct Answer
C. Open Systems Interconnection -
- 4.
What does ISO stand for
- A.
International Organization for Standardization
- B.
International Standards Organization
- C.
International Systems Operation
- D.
International Support Organization
Correct Answer
A. International Organization for Standardization -
- 5.
In what year did the ISO introduce a framework for classifying all of the processes associated with message exchange on a network.
- A.
1975
- B.
1978
- C.
1984
- D.
1989
Correct Answer
B. 1978 -
- 6.
What is the objective of the OSI model?
- A.
Provide a group of protocols that make communications between computers possible.
- B.
Provide a framework for the development of protocols
- C.
Provide a series of tests that must be passed for network communication
- D.
Provide a structured approach for the development of all types of networks
Correct Answer
D. Provide a structured approach for the development of all types of networks -
- 7.
What approach does the OSI model use to illustrate and explain the message exchange process?
- A.
Filtering
- B.
Signaling
- C.
Layering
- D.
Dividing
Correct Answer
C. Layering -
- 8.
In the OSI model, each layer provides ________ to the layer above.
- A.
Communication
- B.
Services
- C.
Applications
- D.
Transportation
Correct Answer
B. Services -
- 9.
The layers in the OSI model are commonly described as being connected to each other in vertical form, also called a _____________.
- A.
Patch
- B.
Protocol sleeve
- C.
Protocol stack
- D.
Protocol layer
Correct Answer
C. Protocol stack -
- 10.
Lower layers of the OSI model provide services to upper layers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 11.
A __________ covers an area generally associated with an individual workspace. (33 ft)
- A.
Personal Area Network (PAN)
- B.
Local Area Network (LAN)
- C.
Small Area Network (SAN)
- D.
Office Area Network (OAN)
Correct Answer
A. Personal Area Network (PAN) -
- 12.
A _______ covers an area generally associated with some or all of the space within a building.
- A.
Personal Area Network (PAN)
- B.
Local Area Network (LAN)
- C.
Small Area Network (SAN)
- D.
Building Area Network (BAN)
Correct Answer
B. Local Area Network (LAN) -
- 13.
Linking the networks located at two or more sites within a city (50 miles) creates a:
- A.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- B.
Local Area Network (LAN)
- C.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- D.
City Area Network (CAN)
- E.
Campus Area Network (CAN)
Correct Answer
C. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) -
- 14.
A ________ is created by linking the LANs located in two or more buildings that are in close proximity.
- A.
Local Area Network (LAN)
- B.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- C.
Campus Area Network (CAN)
- D.
Building Area Network (BAN)
- E.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
Correct Answer
C. Campus Area Network (CAN) -
- 15.
What is created by linking the networks located at two or more sites distributed over geographic distances.
- A.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
- B.
Campus Area Network (CAN)
- C.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
- D.
Global Area Network (GAN)
Correct Answer
C. Wide Area Network (WAN) -
- 16.
What are the three types of messages that most network devices are capable of issuing:
- A.
Unicast
- B.
Omnicast
- C.
Broadcast
- D.
Narrowcast
- E.
Multicast
Correct Answer(s)
A. Unicast
C. Broadcast
E. Multicast -
- 17.
In unicast messaging, each message is addressed to how many recipients:
- A.
1
- B.
All devices
- C.
A select number of devices
Correct Answer
A. 1 -
- 18.
Which type of message is sent to a select number of devices:
- A.
Unicast
- B.
Broadcast
- C.
Multicast
Correct Answer
C. Multicast -
- 19.
Which type of message is sent to all devices:
- A.
Unicast
- B.
Broadcast
- C.
Multicast
Correct Answer
B. Broadcast -
- 20.
MAC addresses are ______ bits in length ( ____ hex digits)
- A.
24 bits, 6 hex digits
- B.
48 bits, 12 hex digits
- C.
36 bits, 9 hex digits
- D.
12 bits, 3 hex digits
Correct Answer
B. 48 bits, 12 hex digits -
- 21.
Internet protocol version 4 (IPv4) network addresses are ____ bits in length.
- A.
24 bits
- B.
32 bits
- C.
38 bits
- D.
48 bits
Correct Answer
B. 32 bits -
- 22.
Two standards organizations with global authority on LAN technologies and Internet connectivity are the:
- A.
Institiute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
- B.
Internet Electronics Task Force (IETF)
- C.
Internet Standards Office (ISO)
- D.
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
- E.
International Organization of Standards (ISO)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Institiute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
D. Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) -
- 23.
Which architecture standard applies to "Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD)" Working Group
- A.
802.1
- B.
802.2
- C.
802.3
- D.
802.11
- E.
802.6
Correct Answer
C. 802.3 -
- 24.
Which architecture standard applies to "Fiber Optic Technical Advisory Group (FOTAG)"
- A.
802.11
- B.
802.12
- C.
802.6
- D.
802.7
- E.
802.8
Correct Answer
E. 802.8 -
- 25.
Which architecture standard applies to "Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN)" Working Groups
- A.
802.11
- B.
802.15
- C.
802.5
- D.
802.7
- E.
802.16
Correct Answer
B. 802.15 -
- 26.
Which architecture standard applies to "Token Ring Working Groups"
- A.
802.3
- B.
802.5
- C.
802.7
- D.
802.9
- E.
802.11
Correct Answer
B. 802.5 -
- 27.
Which architecture standard applies to "Wireless LAN (WLAN) Working Group"
- A.
802.11
- B.
802.15
- C.
802.4
- D.
802.6
- E.
802.10
Correct Answer
A. 802.11 -
- 28.
Which architecture standard applies to "Demand Priority Working Group"
- A.
802.11
- B.
802.15
- C.
802.12
- D.
802.14
- E.
802.4
Correct Answer
C. 802.12 -
- 29.
Which architecture standard applies to "Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) Working Group"
- A.
802.3
- B.
802.4
- C.
802.6
- D.
802.7
- E.
802.8
Correct Answer
C. 802.6 -
- 30.
Which architecture standard applies to "Broadband Technical Advisory Group (BBTAG)"
- A.
802.4
- B.
802.5
- C.
802.7
- D.
802.13
- E.
802.15
Correct Answer
C. 802.7 -
- 31.
Modified versions of desktop PCs have been developed to make networks more secure and easier to administer. A variety of terms are used to describe such stations, including:
- A.
Thin client
- B.
Network appliance
- C.
Managed PC
- D.
Network computer or Net PC
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 32.
The hardware component that connects a station to the network medium is called:
- A.
Tap
- B.
NIC
- C.
Modem
- D.
Switch
Correct Answer
B. NIC -
- 33.
To improve the performance of data transfer a NIC can use a technique known as:
- A.
Data switching
- B.
Packet switching
- C.
Traffic prioritization
- D.
Access prioritization
Correct Answer
C. Traffic prioritization -
- 34.
When a NIC configures itself to operate at the maximum operating rate of the hub or switch it is set to:
- A.
Full performance (FULPER)
- B.
Auto speed (AUTOSPD)
- C.
Autonegotiate (AUTONEG)
- D.
Speed selection (SPEEDSEL)
Correct Answer
C. Autonegotiate (AUTONEG) -
- 35.
NICS that are capable of operating at different data rates are said to have:
- A.
Omni-rate operations
- B.
Multi-rate operations
- C.
Differential-rate operations
Correct Answer
B. Multi-rate operations -
- 36.
When connected to a switch port, a NIC can be configured for which modes of operation:
- A.
Full duplex
- B.
Half duplex
- C.
Simplex
- D.
Both A and B
Correct Answer
D. Both A and B -
- 37.
Servers can be classified according to their physical form and size as follows:
- A.
Tower servers
- B.
Rack-mount servers
- C.
Appliance servers
- D.
Blade servers
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above -
- 38.
The abbreviation for rack unit is sometimes given as:
- A.
RA
- B.
RU
- C.
UR
- D.
UofR
Correct Answer
B. RU -
- 39.
What makes it possible for multiple NICs to operate together as a single connection, increasing the data transfer rate of the server in addition to providing fault tolerance.
- A.
Link clustering
- B.
Link aggregation
- C.
Link balancing
- D.
Link joining
Correct Answer
B. Link aggregation -
- 40.
What distributes all incoming and outgoing message traffic among the aggregated NICs in a server.
- A.
Load clustering
- B.
Load switching
- C.
Load balancing
- D.
Load maximizing
Correct Answer
C. Load balancing -
- 41.
What allows replacement of any server NIC without powering down the server.
- A.
Clustering
- B.
Keep alive connections
- C.
Redundant power
- D.
Hot swap
Correct Answer
D. Hot swap -
- 42.
What can be described as the equivalent of link aggregation using two or more servers.
- A.
Switching
- B.
Load balancing
- C.
Clustering
- D.
Backing up
Correct Answer
C. Clustering -
- 43.
What technique do print servers commonly use that is a combination of hardware and software that intercepts any file sent to a network printer and stores it temporarily on a network storage device.
- A.
Queing
- B.
Storing
- C.
Spooling
- D.
Store and forward
Correct Answer
C. Spooling -
- 44.
Other terms to describe a hub include:
- A.
Multiport repeater
- B.
Concentrator
- C.
Wiring Concentrator
- D.
Switch
- E.
Multistation access units (MAUs)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Multiport repeater
B. Concentrator
C. Wiring Concentrator
E. Multistation access units (MAUs) -
- 45.
In the OSI model what layer addresses signaling over a wired or wireless medium:
- A.
Layer 1
- B.
Layer 2
- C.
Layer 3
- D.
Layer 4
Correct Answer
A. Layer 1 -
- 46.
A hub is classified as a Layer ___ device.
- A.
Layer 1
- B.
Layer 2
- C.
Layer 3
- D.
Layer 4
Correct Answer
A. Layer 1 -
- 47.
On a hub, all ports connect to a ________ communication channel.
- A.
Single
- B.
Seperate
Correct Answer
A. Single -
- 48.
Each port on a switch is a seperate communications channel representing a different ________ domain.
- A.
Broadcast
- B.
Unicast
- C.
Collisoin
- D.
Switching
Correct Answer
C. Collisoin -
- 49.
What makes it possible to configure multiple switch ports to operate as a single communication channel.
- A.
Port aggregation
- B.
Connection aggregation
- C.
Link aggregation
- D.
Switch aggregation
Correct Answer
C. Link aggregation -
- 50.
What is used to manage the rate of exchange of frames between full-duplex ports on a switch.
- A.
Framing control
- B.
Flow control
- C.
Data control
- D.
Transmit control
Correct Answer
B. Flow control -
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