[ITS100] INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COVERAGE: COMMUNICATING DIGITAL CONTENT (NETWORKS)

______ is currently the most popular network standard for LANs.

ANSWER: Ethernet

802.11 is a series of standards to identify ______ networks.

ANSWER: Wi-fi

_____ transmission often is called fixed wireless.

ANSWER: Microwave

Larger networks typically use a switch, while smaller networks use a hub.

ANSWER: False

With MMS, users can send and receive photos, videos, and audio files.

ANSWER: True

With P2P file sharing, when a user signs out of the network, others can still access the user's hard drive.

ANSWER: False

To connect devices within your workspace, use a ______.

ANSWER: PAN

Which of the following is another term for transmission media?

ANSWER: Communications channel

To enable a compute or device that does not have built-in networking capability, use a(n) ______.

ANSWER: NIC
Bluetooth devices need to be within the same line of sight.

ANSWER: False

Some smartphones can also function as a wireless modem.

ANSWER: True

Each computer or device on a network is called a(n) ______.

ANSWER: Node

Which of the following is most likely to be used by a LAN?

ANSWER: token ring

When you use a network to share software, you sometimes have to install the software on your
computer, and a server on the network manages the licenses.

ANSWER: False

Ethernet is a network standard that specifies that computers and devices on the network share or pass a
special signal in a unidirectional manner and in a present order.

ANSWER: False

Because of its high transfer rates, UWB is best suited for transmission of large files.

ANSWER: True

Some DSL installations include a dial tone, providing users with both voice and data communications.

ANSWER: True

An RFID reader is also called a(n) ______.

ANSWER: transceiver

Skype and FaceTime are examples of ______ services.

ANSWER: VoIP

For which of the following purposes would a business use EDI?

ANSWER: To send bids and proposal

For what purpose would a company use an extranet?

ANSWER: To allow customers or suppliers to access part of its intranet

A WAN can be one large network or can consist of multiple LANs.

ANSWER: True

Which of the following best defines throttling?

ANSWER: When a network reduces upload and download speeds of high-data users at peak times.

A(n) ______ device initiates an instruction to transmit data, instructions, or information.

ANSWER: sending

Coaxial cable is capable of carrying significantly more signals than fiber-optic cables.

ANSWER: False

Bluetooth technology is standardized globally, so it can be used to connect devices that are not of the
same make or model.

ANSWER: True

A city or town likely uses a(n) ______.

ANSWER: MAN

What is the purpose of ANSI and IEEE?

ANSWER: To propose, develop, and approve network standards

Which of the following is NOT true about NFC?

ANSWER: For successful communications, the devices much not touch or come within 6 inches of each
other.

Client/server and P2P are two types of network ______.

ANSWER: architecture

Which of the following is NOT true about Wi-Fi networks?

ANSWER: Devices only support one Wi-Fi standard.

Which of the following is TRUE about Bluetooth?

ANSWER: If a device has Bluetooth capability, using Bluetooth technology is free.

Which of the following best defines Bluebugging?

ANSWER: When cyberthieves exploit Bluetooth devices that are paired

A BAN is a type of PAN that wirelessly connects sensors worn by, carried by, implanted in, or attached to
a human body.

ANSWER: True

A home or school likely uses a(n) ______.

ANSWER: LAN

A home network can be as simple as using a cable to connect two devices.

ANSWER: True

A(n) ______ is a third-party business that provides network services.

ANSWER: VAN
Because they are assigned randomly, you cannot use an IP address to determine a computer or device's
location.

ANSWER: False

Which of the following is NOT true about client/server networks?

ANSWER: Client/server networks do not typically require a network administrator.

Which of the following is NOT true about wireless access points?

ANSWER: For the best signal, manufacturers recommend positioning the WAP at the lowest possible
location