Chapter 8 (Networking Concepts and Technologies)

1.You are configuring a computer to participate on a network. Which of the following are mandatory? (Choose two.)

2.Which one of the following types of network connections can give you the highest data

transfer rates?

3.You are configuring a wireless router to let clients get on the Internet while using private IP addresses. In this scenario, which of the following services do you need to make sure is enabled on the router?

4.You have a scenario where you need to disable the guest network on your wireless router. You try to log in, but your password does not work. After several attempts, you realize that you forgot your password. What can you do?

5.On Monday, you log into your computer at work, but you are not able to access any network resources. You run ipconfig and see that your IP address is 169.254.18.53. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

6.This question refers to the scenario at the end of the chapter, in “Configuring a Small Office Network.” When connecting client computers to the network, what password do they need to enter?

7.Your friend Maria asks you which router feature provides for guaranteed bandwidth. What do you tell her?

8.Which one of the following addresses is considered a private IP address?

9.Your friend Michael is setting up a wireless network and asks you which security option he should choose to make the network the most secure. What do you suggest?

10.Which of the following connectivity options gives you the best mobility?

11.You need to set up a wireless network. Which standard will give you the highest speed?

12.Your friend Barbara needs to set up an Internet connection. In this scenario, which of the following options will give her the best speed? (Choose two.)

13.Which one of these connection types has the longest delay?

14.Of your internal network connection options, which one can provide the fastest speeds?

15.You have decided to retire to a remote mountain cabin and write books. You need an Internet connection to send material to your publisher. What is the option most likely to work for you?

16.You are connecting to an email server to download email. Which of the following protocols is your computer most likely using? (Choose two.)

17.What command would you use on a Mac to determine your TCP/IP configuration information?

18.By definition, what is an SSID?

19.When configuring a wireless router, which of the following should you always do? (Choose two.)

20.This question refers to the scenario at the end of the chapter. Your friend wants the tax prep agents to be able to let clients connect their wireless devices to the network. Which password should she tell the agents to give to clients?