Which of the following is (are) true regarding analog signals?
Analog signals typically represent an unlimited range of values.
Analog signals typically have a smooth and curved waveform.
I and II - True
I only - False
II only - False
None - False
Which of the following is (are) true regarding STP and UTP cables?
Twisted pairs of STP cables are encased with a foil shield, while twisted pairs of UTP cables contain no such shielding.
UTP is more expensive than STP, but offers greater protection against noise interference.
I only - True
I and II - False
II only - False
None - False
Which of the following is (are) true regarding fiber-optic cables?
Fiber-optic cables can be used to transmit electric signals.
Fiber-optic cable is a bundle of extremely thin tubes of glass called optical fibers.
II only - True
I and II - False
I only - False
None - False
Which of the following is (are) true regarding network devices?
A hub is a device that connects several nodes of a local area network.
A router is a device that is connected to more than one network and makes decisions regarding the best route for data.
A repeater is a device that amplifies and regenerates signals so that they can retain the necessary strength to reach their destinations.
I, II, and III - True
I and II only - False
I and III only - False
II and III only - False
Which of the following is (are) true regarding dial-up connections?
Dial-up connections use the telephone service to transport data between the computer and an ISP.
When a dial-up connection is used, a dedicated link is established between the computer and the ISP.
I and II - True
I only - False
II only - False
None - False
Which of the following is (are) true regarding the use of cable television connections to provide Internet access?
An Ethernet card and a cable modem are required to access the Internet over a cable television system.
The connection speed of a cable television connection depends on the current amount of traffic over the CATV cables.
I and II - True
I only - False
II only - False
None - False
Which of the following is (are) true regarding Internet access?
In ADSL connections, the upstream speed of data transfer is faster than the downstream speed.
In DSL connections, the digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversions are avoided.
DSL runs over standard telephone lines.
II and III only - True
I and II only - False
I and III only - False
I, II, and III - False
How many bytes long is an IP address?
Four - True
Six - False
Eight - False
Two - False
A device to connect two or more networks is known as a (n)
Router - True
NIC - False
DNS server - False
Domain - False
Which of the following is a layer of protocol on top of IP that guarantees that packets will be received in the same order they were sent and that none will be lost?
TCP - True
DNS - False
TRACERT - False
Ethernet - False
What system is used to translate domain names to IP addresses?
DNS - True
TCP - False
Routers - False
ISP - False
Computers that use a dial-up connection to the Internet are typically assigned a _____ IP address.
Dynamic - True
Static - False
Backbone - False
Permanent - False
Which of the following means of connecting to the Internet uses (use) standard copper telephone lines?