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Which statement about the TCP/IP protocol is FALSE?
IP helps to recover any packets that are lost or damaged during transmission.
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At its most basic level, a(n) _________ simply consists of two or more computers that are connected together.
network
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If you wanted to have connectivity in your home or apartment, you would need a _________________ to move packets of data to your different devices.
switch
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Microsoft Windows Server and Linux are examples of ________.
network operating systems
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A ________ is a set of rules that programs on two communicating devices follow.
protocol
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A(n) ________ signal is a way to communicate in a network and is represented by a continuous waveform
analog
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The signal from your iPod earphone is a(n) ________ signal.
analog
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Network signals that are represented by on-off pulses indicate which type of signal?
Digital
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If you were building a network intended to service two buildings that were next to each other, you would construct a ________.
local area network
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A company needing a network to connect its offices in Montana, Idaho, and Utah would require a ________.
wide area network
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Bandwidth is determined by calculating which of the following?
The difference between the highest and lowest frequency on a channel
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If you are creating a network using twisted-pair (CAT 5) wire, the cable shouldn't exceed ________ meter(s).
100
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An individual wanting to enable his desktop PC at home to access the Internet must do which of the following?
Obtain a subscription with an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
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The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destinations is called ________.
packet switching
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The Internet is based on which three key technologies?
Client/server computing, packet switching, and standard communication protocols
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A company needing reliable digital communication service levels at speeds of 1.5 Mbps would probably need to lease a dedicated ________ line.
T1
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Which of the following best defines hertz
The number of cycles per second that can be sent through a medium
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Which of the following is a feature of Web 2.0?
Dynamic content
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the Internet service provider (ISP)?
The ISP provides application services.
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Which of the following notations could represent a current IP address?
207.46.250.119
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Education being represented by .edu and business represented by .com are examples of ________.
top-level domains
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Which term refers to the wireless networking standard that is popular for creating small personal-area networks?
Bluetooth
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What is the name of the organization responsible for assigning public IP addresses?
ICANN
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Which statement about the Domain Name Service (DNS) is FALSE?
The first name in the domain name is the organization name.
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Which technology has recently been applied to inventory control, supply chain management, and the Internet of Things?
RFID systems
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