Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Cables that connect servers, clients, and peripherals to each other are considered
which network component? a. | data | c. | media | b. | clients | d. | servers | | | | |
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Each
piece of hardware connected to a network is called a ____. a. | node | c. | computer | b. | client | d. | server | | | | |
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3.
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Sometimes two nodes on a bus network transmit data at the same time, and the data run
into each other. This event is called a ____. a. | signal bounce | c. | collision | b. | terminator | d. | packet | | | | |
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4.
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A
network computer with no local storage is a ____. a. | printer | c. | thin client | b. | non-dedicated
server | d. | dedicated
server | | | | |
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A
device that is in use by more than one network client is a ____. a. | peripheral | c. | shared
peripheral | b. | shared data | d. | server | | | | |
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The
two main ways to classify networks are by ____ and ____. a. | size;
configuration | b. | bandwidth; media | c. | configuration;
geographic area it ties together | d. | geographic area it ties together;
size | | |
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A
____ network stretches out in different directions from a central location.
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Which
type of specialized servers store large amounts of data and software, such as Web services or
databases, that are only available on that server? a. | application
servers | c. | print
servers | b. | communication servers | d. | file servers | | | | |
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____
are made up of multiple ____. a. | LANs; WANs | c. | Clients; servers | b. | WANs;
LANs | d. | Servers;
clients | | | | |
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Which
of these is NOT a network configuration type? a. | centralized | c. | peer-to-peer | b. | client/server | d. | WAN | | | | |
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On a
____ network, nodes “listen” on the line and wait for messages to be addressed to
them.
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A
server that provides a specific type of resource to its client is a ____. a. | client
server | c. | non-dedicated
server | b. | media server | d. | dedicated server | | | | |
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On a
client/server network, the ____ used on a server must be more robust than those used on a
peer-to-peer network. a. | network interface cards | c. | terminators | b. | keyboards | d. | network
operating systems | | | | |
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In a
____ network, users who want to use an application will access a mainframe computer through a
terminal. a. | client/server | c. | centralized | b. | LAN | d. | peer-to-peer | | | | |
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What
are the two main categories of servers? a. | client and thin client | c. | ring and mesh | b. | LAN and
WAN | d. | dedicated and
non-dedicated | | | | |
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Completion
Complete each sentence or
statement.
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A
____________________ server functions only as a server.
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The
type of network used to store large quantities of data for backup or archival purposes is a
______________________________.
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18.
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A
____________________ is a network type that covers a large geographical area.
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19.
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Both
client and server computers must be equipped with a ______________________________ to communicate
with one another.
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20.
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Open
cable ends must be equipped with a ____________________ to keep signals from bouncing back and forth
along a trunk line.
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21.
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In a
____________________ network topology, each computer is connected to every other computer by separate
cabling.
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____________________ are distinct pieces of information, such as files or entries in a
database.
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23.
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The
amount of data that can be transmitted in a given amount of time is called
____________________.
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24.
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The
simplest and easiest network topology to implement is a ____________________ network.
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The
____________________ connects the nodes in a star network.
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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true
or false.
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26.
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In a
peer-to-peer network, computers function as both clients and servers.
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27.
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Compared to a LAN, a WAN is limited in size.
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28.
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Mirroring is used to protect data on a server.
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29.
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Peer-to-peer networking costs more to implement than client/server
networking.
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30.
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Topology refers to the way computers are cabled together.
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31.
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Clients provide resources requested by the server.
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32.
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All
networks are made up of the same basic components.
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33.
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Client/server networks do not need a network manager.
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34.
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A
non-dedicated server requires less processing power, memory, and disk storage than a dedicated
server.
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35.
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Servers are the heart of a network.
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