Network+ Final Exam Review - Part 1
Chapters 1 - 3
Questions
1. Clients on a client/server network share their resources directly
with each other.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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2. Which standards organization is responsible for providing the OSI
model?
Correct
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Choice
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IEEE
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ISOC
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X
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ISO
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ANSI
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3. Which OSI model layer does TCP operate?
Correct
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Choice
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Application
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Physical
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Data Link
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X
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Transport
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4. Point-to-multipoint transmission involves one transmitter and
multiple receivers.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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5. ____________________ is the process of gauging the appropriate rate
of transmission based on how fast the recipient can accept data.
Correct
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Choice
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Routing
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Addressing
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X
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Flow Control
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Encapsulate
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6. ___ are the distinct units of data that are exchanged between nodes
on a network.
Correct
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Choice
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Segments
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X
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Packets
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Cookies
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Protocols
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7. The more twists per foot in a pair of wires, the more resistant the
pair will be to ____.
Correct
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Choice
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attenuation
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X
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cross talk
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throughput
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latency
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8. ____ not only sets standards for its members, but also helps write
ANSI standards and lobbies for legislation favorable to the growth of the
computer and electronics industries.
Correct
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Choice
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ANSII
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X
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EIA
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ITU
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ISO
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9. ____ is frequently compared to placing an envelope within a larger
envelope.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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Encapsulation
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Packet
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Standards
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Datagram
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10. When signals are free to travel in both directions over a medium
simultaneously, the transmission is considered ____.
Correct
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Choice
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simplex
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multiplex
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X
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full-duplex
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half-duplex
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11. A connectionless protocol's lack of sophistication makes it more
efficient than a connection-oriented protocol and renders it useful in
situations in which data must be transferred quickly, such as live audio or
video transmissions over the Internet.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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12. Each network node has ____ types of addresses.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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two
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three
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four
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five
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13. Which standards organization’s technical papers and standards are
highly respected in the networking profession?
Correct
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Choice
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ANSI
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X
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IEEE
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ICANN
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ISO
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14. _________ describes a popular serial data transmission method.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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EIA/TIA RS-232 (Recommended Standard 232)
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EIA/TIA 568A standard
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EIA/TIA 568BA standard
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EIA/TIA Commercial Building Wiring Standard
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15. In which OSI model layer(s) do NICs operate?
Correct
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Choice
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Network and Physical
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X
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Physical and Data Link
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Data Link
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Physical
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16. The ____ is a fixed number associated with a device’s NIC.
Correct
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Choice
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frame address
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X
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physical address
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logical address
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LLC address
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17. Network functions are associated with only one layer of the OSI
model.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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18. Connectors are the pieces of hardware that connect the wire to the
network device.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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19. The phenomenon of offering multiple types of communications
services on the same network is known as ____.
Correct
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Choice
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divergence
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X
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convergence
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multi-communication
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unified communications
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20. The byte 00001110 means ____ on a digital network.
Correct
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Choice
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3
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6
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X
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14
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30
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21. The process of determining the best path from Point A on one
network to Point B on another is known as ____.
Correct
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Choice
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enhancing
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X
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routing
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mapping
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reconfiguring
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22. Which IEEE standard describes Ethernet?
Correct
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Choice
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X
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802.3
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802.1
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802.5
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802.11
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23. ____________________ refers to the centralized management of
multiple network-based communications.
Correct
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Choice
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Resource-sharing
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Topology
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Multi-communication
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X
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Unified communications
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24. NICs operate at both the Physical layer and at the ____ layer.
Correct
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Choice
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Application
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X
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Data Link
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Session
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Transport
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25. The Application layer includes software applications.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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26. The ____ standard refers to the routing, bridging, and
network-to-network communications.
Correct
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Choice
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802.2
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802.11
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802.3
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X
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802.1
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27. A ____ network is confined to a relatively small space.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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LAN
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WAN
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MAN
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P2P
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28. A checksum is a unique character string that allows the receiving
node to determine if an arriving data unit exactly matches the data unit sent
by the source.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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29. Overhead is a term used by networking professionals to describe the
nondata information that must accompany data for a signal to be properly routed
and interpreted by the network.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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30. Which statement describes an advantage of networks?
Correct
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Choice
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Isolating network devices allows implementation of the sneakernet
file sharing method.
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X
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Networks enable multiple users to share resources.
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Networks require decentralized management.
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Isolating network devices decreases costs.
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31. The Application layer separates data into ____________________, or
discrete amounts of data.
Correct
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Choice
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packets
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X
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protocol data units (PDUs)
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frames
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segments
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32. ____ services refer to the capability of a server to share data
files, applications, and disk storage space.
Correct
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Choice
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Web
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X
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File
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Remote
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Access
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33. Which OSI model layer initiates the flow of information?
Correct
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Choice
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X
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Application
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Physical
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Session
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Presentation
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34. Which term identifies a room containing connectivity for groups of
workstations in its area?
Correct
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Choice
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work area
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MDF (main distribution frame)
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entrance facilities
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X
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telecommunications closet
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35. The data transmission characteristic most frequently discussed and
analyzed by networking professionals is ____.
Correct
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Choice
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cost
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X
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throughput
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noise
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scalability
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36. Which Data Link sublayer manages flow control?
(Which Data Link sublayer
manages flow control? )
Correct
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Choice
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MAC
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X
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LLC
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37. Which standards organization is a professional membership society
that helps to establish technical standards for the Internet?
Correct
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Choice
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ANSI
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ISO
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X
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ISOC
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IEEE
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38. The goal of ____ is to establish international technological
standards to facilitate the global exchange of information and barrier free
trade.
Correct
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Choice
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ITU
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LLC
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X
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ISO
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ISOC
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39. A ____ is a specialized device that allows multiple networks or
multiple parts of one network to connect and exchange data.
Correct
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Choice
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access services
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peripheral devices
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X
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connectivity device
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file server
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40. Standards help to ensure interoperability between software and
hardware from different manufacturers.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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41. ____________________ protocols establish a connection with another
node before they begin transmitting data.
Correct
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Choice
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connectionless
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wireless
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IP
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X
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connection oriented
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42. In a ____________________ network, every computer can communicate
directly with every other computer.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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peer-to-peer
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wide area (WAN)
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client\server
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local area (LAN)
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43. Which type of service supports e-mail?
Correct
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Choice
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X
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Communications
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File Services
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Print services
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Web services
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44. Serial refers to a style of data transmission in which the pulses
that represent bits follow one another along a ____ transmission line.
Correct
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Choice
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secondary
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short
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long
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X
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single
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45. RG-8 is a type of coaxial cable that is characterized by an
impedance of 75 ohms and contains an 18 AWG conducting core.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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46. ITU oversees groups with specific missions, such as the IAB
(Internet Architecture Board). IAB is a technical advisory group of researchers
and technical professionals interested in overseeing the Internet's design and
management.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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47. EMI (electromagnetic interference) is a latency issue.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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48. Which OSI model layer manages data encryption?
Correct
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Choice
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Physical
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Application
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X
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Presentation
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Session
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49. Broadband technology encodes information as digital pulses.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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50. ____ provide a Web-based client for checking e-mail.
Correct
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Choice
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Access servers
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Web Servers
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X
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Mail servers
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File Servers
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51. Most LANs do not support more than one frame type, because devices
cannot support more than one frame type per physical interface, or NIC.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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52. Which type of modulation occurs when the amplitude of the carrier
signal is modified by the application of the data signal?
Correct
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Choice
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Statistical modulation
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Data modulation
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Frequency modulation
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X
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Amplitude modulation
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53. Distributing data transfer activity equally over several devices or
components belongs to which category of network management services?
Correct
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Choice
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File and print services
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Traffic monitoring
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X
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Load balancing
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Address management
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54. ______________ is a method of identifying segments that belong to
the same group of subdivided data.
Correct
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Choice
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Routing
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Addressing
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X
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Sequencing
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Segmenting
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55. ____ is a technology used with fiber-optic cable, which enables one
fiber-optic connection to carry multiple light signals simultaneously.
Correct
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Choice
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FDM (frequency division multiplexing)
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X
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WDM (wavelength division multiplexing)
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Statistical multiplexing
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TDM (time division multiplexing)
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56. ____ is the process of reconstructing segmented data.
Correct
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Choice
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Reengineering
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Resegmenting
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X
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Reassembly
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Realigning
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57. Which standard is also known as structured cabling?
Correct
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Choice
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TIA/EIA 568BA Standard
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X
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TIA/EIA Commercial Building Wiring Standard
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TIA/EIA 568A Standard
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TIA/EIA RS-232 (Recommended Standard 232)
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58. A ____ network connects clients and servers from multiple
buildings.
Correct
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Choice
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LAN
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X
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MAN
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WAN
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Client\server
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59. Which statement accurately describes the OSI model?
Correct
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Choice
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It describes how software programs interact with other software programs.
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X
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It describes a theoretical representation of what happens between two
nodes communicating on a network.
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It prescribes the type of hardware or software that should support
each layer.
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It describes how software programs interact with humans.
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60. UTP cabling consists of one or more insulated wire pairs encased in
a plastic sheath.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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61. Which type of protocol is useful when data must be transferred
quickly?
Correct
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Choice
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X
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connectionless
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IP
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connection-oriented
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TCP
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62. Standards define maximum acceptable performance.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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63. Which connector is used in RS-232 transmissions?
Correct
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Choice
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X
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DB-25
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ST
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BNC
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Cat-5
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64. Ethernet is an example of a baseband system found on many LANs.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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65. Many network problems can be traced to poor cable ____ techniques.
Correct
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Choice
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planning
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manufacturing
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engineering
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X
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installation
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66. ____ oversees the IAB (Internet Architecture Board).
Correct
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Choice
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X
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ISOC
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ISO
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EIA
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ANSI
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67. Dependability is a characteristic of ____.
Correct
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Choice
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technical skills
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network communications
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X
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soft skills
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network services
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68. The distance between corresponding points on a wave’s cycle is
called its ____.
Correct
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Choice
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amplitude
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X
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wavelength
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phase
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frequency
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69. Very large peer-to-peer networks have emerged to take advantage of
the Internet.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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70. Hands-on experience to improve networking hardware and software
skills is important when attempting to enter the networking field.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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71. In networking, what does a packet refer to?
Correct
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Choice
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A way to connect a node with a network
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An alarm
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An electrical signal
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X
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A unit of data
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72. Noise and devices connected to the transmission medium can further
limit throughput.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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73. The IP (Internet Protocol) operates in the
Transport layer.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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74. The ____ layer serves as a translator.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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presentation
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transport
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physical
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application
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75. The maximum distance a signal can travel and still be interpreted
accurately is equal to a segment’s maximum length.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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76. Which network model ensures that no computer on the network has
more authority than another?
Correct
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Choice
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client\server
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WAN
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MAN
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X
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peer-to-peer
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77. Technically, a ________ is a piece of data enclosed by a Data Link
layer header and trailer.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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frame
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datagram
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packet
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PDU
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78. A ____ facilitates communication and resource sharing between other
computers on the network.
Correct
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Choice
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client
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workstation
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router
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X
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server
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79. IEEE's 802 standards can be applied to the layers of the OSI model.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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80. One of the most common transmission flaws affecting data signals is
____.
Correct
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Choice
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throughput
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attenuation
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X
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noise
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latency
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81. Not all Transport layer protocols are concerned with reliability.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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True
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False
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82. The most significant factor in choosing a transmission method is
its ____.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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throughput
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attenuation
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noise
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latency
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83. Standards define the ____ performance of a product or service.
Correct
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Choice
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most acceptable
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ideal
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maximum acceptable
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X
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minimum acceptable
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84. ____ describes wiring that connects workstations to the closest
telecommunications closet.
Correct
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Choice
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Backbone wiring
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Simple wiring
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X
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Horizontal wiring
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Work area
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85. The ____ provides developing countries with technical expertise and
equipment to advance those nations' technological bases.
Correct
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Choice
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IEEE
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ISO
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ANSI
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X
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ITU
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86. Hardware diagnosis and failure alert are handled by ____.
Correct
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Choice
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Internet services
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asset management services
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X
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network management services
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access services
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87. A digital signal composed of a pulse of positive voltage represents
a(n) ____.
Correct
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Choice
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0
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X
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1
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4
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8
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88. Which Data Link sublayer manages access to the physical medium?
Correct
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Choice
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LLC
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Management layer
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X
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MAC
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Addressing layer
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89. A common way of sharing resources on a peer-to-peer network is by
modifying the ____ controls using the computer’s operating system.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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file-sharing
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resource-monitoring
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file-serving
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resource-sharing
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90. Which IEEE standard describes specifications for wireless
transmissions?
Correct
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Choice
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802.1
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802.3
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X
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802.11
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802.5
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91. ____ services allow remote users to connect to the network.
Correct
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Choice
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Remote
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File
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Management
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X
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Access
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92. Often, separate LANs are interconnected and rely on several ____
running many different applications and managing resources other than
data.
Correct
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Choice
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backbones
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X
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servers
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clients
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workstations
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93. The points where circuits interconnect with other circuits is known
as ____.
Correct
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Choice
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IDF (intermediate distribution
frame)
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telecommunications closet
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X
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cross-connect facilities
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entrance facilities
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94. Security auditing is handled by ____.
Correct
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Choice
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access management services
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file services
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X
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network management services
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access services
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95. In modulation, a simple wave called a(n) ____ wave, is combined
with another analog signal to produce a unique signal that gets transmitted
from one node to another.
Correct
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Choice
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information
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X
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carrier
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FM
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data
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96. The serial interface on the back of the
connectivity device is often labeled “____.”
Correct
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Choice
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X
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Console
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Port
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Board
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Connector
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97. To function as a server, a computer must be running
a____________________.
Correct
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Choice
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X
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NOS
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NIC
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Mail server
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P2P
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98. A network’s ____________________ represents the largest data unit
the network will carry.
Correct
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Choice
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ACK
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IP
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SYN
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X
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MTU
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99. The Physical layer interprets and adds information to frames.
Correct
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Choice
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True
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X
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False
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100. Transport layer protocols break large data units into ____.
Correct
|
Choice
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frames
|
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X
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segments
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PDUs
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block IDs
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