CCNA 1 Chapter 1 V6.0 Answers

1. Fill in the blank.

A __converged__network is capable of delivering voice, video, text, and graphics over the same communication channels.

 

2. What type of network must a home user access in order to do online shopping?

An extranet

a local area network

an intranet

the Internet

 

3. Match each characteristic to its corresponding Internet connectivity type. (Not all options are used.)

satellite -> Not suited for heavily wooded areas

dialup telephone -> typically has very low bandwidth

DSL -> high bandwidth connection that runs over telephone line

cable -> uses coaxial cable as a medium

 

4. Match the description to the form of network communication. (Not all options are used.)

Web pages that groups of people can edit and view together -> wiki

Interactive websites where people created and share user-generated content with friends and family -> Social media

real-time communication of between two or more people -> instant messaging

an audio-based medium that allows people to deliver their recordings to a wide audience -> podcast

 

5. Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages should take through internetworks?

a web server

a router

a firewall

a DSL modem

 

6. A user is implementing security on a small office network. Which two actions would provide the minimum security requirements for this network? (Choose two.)

implementing an intrusion detection system

implementing a firewall

installing a wireless network

installing antivirus software

adding a dedicated intrusion prevention device

 

7. Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.)

Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.

Intermediary devices generate data content.

Intermediary devices initiate the encapsulation process.

Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.

Intermediary devices alter data content.

 

8. Match the definition to the security goal. (Not all options are used.)

maintaining integrity -> the assurance that the information has not been altered during transmission

ensuring confidentiality -> only the intended recipients can access and read the data

ensuring availability -> the assurance of timely and reliable access to data

 

9. What is the Internet?

It provides connections through interconnected global networks.

It is a network based on Ethernet technology.

It is a private network for an organization with LAN and WAN connections.

It provides network access for mobile devices.

 

10. A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose three.)

lacks centralized administration

easy to create

scalable

better security

better device performance when acting as both client and server

less cost to implement

 

11. What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various network media? (Choose two.)

the types of data that need to be prioritized

the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal

the number of intermediary devices installed in the network

the environment where the selected medium is to be installed

the cost of the end devices utilized in the network

 

12. Which statement describes a characteristic of cloud computing?

Devices can connect to the Internet through existing electrical wiring.

A business can connect directly to the Internet without the use of an ISP.

Investment in new infrastructure is required in order to access the cloud.

Applications can be accessed over the Internet by individual users or businesses using any device, anywhere in the world.

 

13. Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.)

dial-up telephone

cellular

satellite

DSL

cable

 

14. Which expression accurately defines the term bandwidth?

a measure of the data carrying capacity of the media

a set of techniques to manage the utilization of network resources

a state where the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity

a method of limiting the impact of a hardware or software failure on the network

 

15. Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and smartphones to school to access school resources?

intranet

wireless WAN

extranet

wireless LAN

wired LAN

 

16. Which term describes the state of a network when the demand on the network resources exceeds the available capacity?

synchronization

congestion

convergence

optimization

 

17. A network administrator is implementing a policy that requires strong, complex passwords. Which data protection goal does this policy support?

Data redundancy

data quality

data integrity

data confidentiality

 

18. What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)

They provide the channel over which the network message travels.

They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures.

They originate the data that flows through the network.

They filter the flow of data to enhance security.

They are the interface between humans and the communication network.

 

19. What type of network traffic requires QoS?

Email

wiki

on-line purchasing

video conferencing

 

20. What security violation would cause the most amount of damage to the life of a home user?

capturing of personal data that leads to identity theft

replication of worms and viruses in your computer

denial of service to your email server

spyware that leads to spam emails

 

21. Which statement describes the use of powerline networking technology?

New “smart” electrical cabling is used to extend an existing home LAN.

A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet.

Wireless access points use powerline adapters to distribute data through the home LAN.

A home LAN is installed without the use of physical cabling.

 

22. Fill in the blank.

The acronym __byod__ refers to the policy that allows employees to use their personal devices in the business office to access the network and other resources.

 

23. An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the employee access?

an intranet

the Internet

an extranet

a local area network

 

24. Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables be run to the building? (Choose two.)

dedicated leased line

dialup

satellite

cellular

DSL