Test Bank For New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive 20th Edition by June Jamrich Parsons

Test Bank For New Perspectives on Computer Concepts 2018 Comprehensive 20th Edition by June Jamrich Parsons

Module 03: Networks

1. Networks can be classified according to their size and geographic scope.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:49 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:50 AM

2. Which type of network connects smart devices or consumer electronics within a range of about 30 feet (10 meters) and without the use of wires or cables?

a. PAN (personal area network)

b. LAN (local area network)

c. WAN (wide area network)

d. VPN (virtual private network)

ANSWER: a

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:50 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:52 AM

3. Which type of network covers a large geographical area and usually consists of several smaller networks, which might use different computer platforms and network technologies?

a. PAN

b. LAN

c. WAN

d. VPN

ANSWER: c

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:52 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:53 AM

4. The Internet is the world’s largest WAN.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:53 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:54 AM

5. A communication _________ is the medium used to transport information from one network device to another.

ANSWER: channel

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

QUESTION TYPE: Completion

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:55 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:56 AM

6. Which type of cable is used for high-capacity trunk lines that provide main routes for telephone, cable, and Internet communications?

a. Category 6 cables

b. Fiber-optic cables

c. Coaxial cables

d. All of the above

ANSWER: b

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:56 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:57 AM

7. Which of the following is an advantage of wired connections?

a. More secure

b. More dependable

c. Faster speeds

d. All of the above

ANSWER: d

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:57 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 4:59 AM

8. The most widespread wireless channel for communication networks is radio frequency (RF) signals.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 4:59 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 5:00 AM

9. In a wireless network, RF signals are sent and received by a ______________.

ANSWER: transceiver

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

QUESTION TYPE: Completion

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 5:01 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 5:01 AM

10. Microwaves have more carrying capacity than radio waves.

a. True

b. False

ANSWER: True

POINTS: 1

REFERENCES: COMMUNICATION CHANNELS

QUESTION TYPE: True / False

HAS VARIABLES: False

DATE CREATED: 7/31/2017 5:02 AM

DATE MODIFIED: 7/31/2017 5:03 AM