2. The primary difference between the two USB standards is ____. a. connector pin organization b. security limitations c. speed d. transceiver placement
3. ____ are combinations of networking hardware and software that connect two dissimilar kinds of networks. a. Routers b. Switches c. Gateways d. Broadcast domains
4. ____ routing is a technique in which a network administrator programs a router to use specific paths between nodes. a. Static b. Dynamic c. Best path d. Link-state
5. Cut-through switches can detect corrupt packets. False
6. A class ____ network class is reserved for special purposes. a. A b. B c. C d. D
7. The MIME standard replaces SMTP. False
8. In classful addressing, Class C IPv4 address host information is located in the ____. a. last 8 bits b. last 16 bits c. first 8 bits d. first 16 bits
9. In CIDR, conventional network class distinctions do not exist. True
10. Within a classful addressing, ____ is the default subnet mask for a Class C address. a. 255.255.255.255 b. 255.255.255.0 c. 255.255.0.0 d. 255.0.0.0
11. ATM is a WAN technology that functions in the Data Link layer. True
12. Because WAN connections require routers or other Layer 3 devices to connect locations, their links are not capable of carrying ____ protocols. a. Open b. Standard c. Routable d. Nonroutable
13. A ____ aggregates multiple DSL subscriber lines and connects them to the carriers CO. a. terminal adapter b. DSLAM c. smart jack d. erminator
14. The PPTP VPN tunneling protocol is based on technology developed by Cisco. False
15. The portion of the PSTN that connects any residence or business to the nearest CO is known as the ____. a. demarcation point b. NIU (Network Interface Unit) c. local loop d. central office
16. In every NOS, groups form the basis for resource and account management. True
17. A(n) ____ is a list that organizes resources and associates them with their characteristics. a. file inode b. container c. account d. directory
18. A(n) ____ is a pictorial representation of computer functions that, in the case of NOSs, enables administrators to manage files, users, groups, security, printers, and so on. a. Snapshot b. Shortcut c. Icon d. GUI
19. The core of all UNIX and Linux systems is called the kernel. True
20. A(n) ____ is a self-contained, well-defined task within a process. a. Task b. Thread c. Activity d. Job
21. In ____, a wireless signal splits into secondary waves when it encounters an obstruction. a. Reflection b. Scattering c. Diffraction d. bounce back
22. Wireless networks are laid out using the same topologies as wired networks. False
23. ____ is the least popular WLAN standard. a. 802.11a b. 802.11b c. 802.11g d. 802.11n
24. ____ satellites are the type used by the most popular satellite Internet access service providers. a. Transponder b. Medium Earth orbiting c. Low Earth orbiting d. Geosynchronous orbiting
25. If a station detects the presence of several access points, it will always choose the closest access point. False