Chapter 4 - Connecting to the Internet Through an ISP
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Which definition describes the term Internet?
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a group of PCs connected together on a LAN
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a group of PCs connected together by an ISP
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a network of networks that connects countries around the world
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a worldwide collection of networks controlled by a single organization
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2.
What type of connection point is a point of presence (POP)?
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between a client and a host
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between two local networks
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between a computer and a switch
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between an ISP and a home-based LAN
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3.
What is the term for the group of high-speed data links that interconnect ISPs?
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Internet LAN
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ISP backbone
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Internet gateways
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Internet providers
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Internet backbone
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4.
Which device can act as a router, switch, and wireless access point in one package?
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hub
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bridge
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modem
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repeater
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ISR
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5.
What are three characteristics of business class ISP service? (Choose three.)
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6.
What is a major characteristic of asymmetric Internet service?
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Download speeds and upload speeds are equal.
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Download speeds are slower than upload speeds.
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Upload speeds and download speeds are different.
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Upload speeds and download speeds are irrelevant.
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7.
Which three elements are required to successfully connect to the Internet? (Choose three.)
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8.
What term describes each router through which a packet travels when moving between source and destination networks?
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NOC
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ISP
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hop
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segment
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9.
What does the tracert command test?
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NIC functionality
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the ISP bandwidth
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the network path to a destination
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the destination application functionality
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10.
What type of end-user connectivity requires that an ISP have a DSLAM device in their network?
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analog technology
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cable modem technology
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digital subscriber line technology
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wireless technology
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11.
Why would an ISP require a CMTS device on their network?
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to connect end users using cable technology
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to connect end users using analog technology
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to connect end users using wireless technology
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to connect end users using digital subscriber line technology
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14.
Which two places are most appropriate to use UTP cabling? (Choose two.)
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15.
What does adherence to cabling standards ensure?
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data security
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no loss of signal
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no electromagnetic interference
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reliable data communications
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crossover
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eight coax channels
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multimode fiber
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single-mode fiber
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straight-through
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17.
What connector is used to terminate Ethernet unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling?
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ST
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BNC
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RJ-11
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RJ-45
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18.
Which two characteristics describe copper patch panels? (Choose two.)
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19.
What are two advantages of cable management? (Choose two.)
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20.
What are two common causes of signal degradation when using UTP cabling? (Choose two.)
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21.
What are three commonly followed standards for constructing and installing cabling? (Choose three.)
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