Local Area Networks (LAN) Final Examination (MCQ) (1 to 10)

 Local Area Networks (LAN) Final Examination (MCQ)



What is identified by the 100 in the 100BASE-TX standard?

Select one:
a. The maximum number of network nodes
b. The maximum cable distance in meters
c. The maximum bandwidth in Mb/s
d. The series number of the standard


Which type of connection to the Internet is capable of the fastest transfer rates?

Select one:
a. Cable
b. dial-up
c. ISDN PRI
d. ISDN BRI


A technician is troubleshooting a problem where the user claims access to the Internet is not working, but there was access to the Internet the day before. Upon investigation, the technician determines that the user cannot access the network printer in the office either. The network printer is on the same network as the computer. The computer has 169.254.100.88 assigned as an IP address. What is the most likely problem?

Select one:
a. The network interface card driver needs to be updated
b. The computer cannot communicate with a DHCP server
c. The router that connects this network to other networks is down
d. The IP default gateway on the computer is incorrect



Communication mode which supports data in both directions at the same time is called 

Select one:
a. Full Duplex
b. Multiplex
c. Simplex
d. Half Duplex


Which three layers of the OSI model map to the application layer of the TCP/IP model? (Choose three.)

Select one or more:
a. Data link
b. Session
c. Transport
d. Application
e. Presentation
f. Physical
g. Network


A user installs a new gigabit NIC in a PC.  The user notices that the data transfer rate is much slower than expected.  What should the user do to fix the problem?

Select one:
a. Change the NIC duplex setting from half duplex to full duplex.
b. Disable sleep mode
c. Change the value assigned to the NIC wake-on-LAN setting
d. Disable hibernation mode



What benefit is provided by a computer data network?

Select one:
a. Simplified troubleshooting
b. Decentralized administration
c. Increased security
d. Resource sharing



What is an example of network maintenance?

Select one:
a. Immediately turning off a network device if the network device is making an unusual sound
b. Not doing preventive maintenance regularly if the maintenance interrupts network activity
c. Using cable supports to identify the devices to which the cables are connected
d. Educating users on IT policies and procedures


What is a characteristic of the UDP protocol?

Select one:
a. End-to-end establishment before delivery 
b. Error correction
c. Guaranteed delivery
d. Low overhead


Which is a characteristic of the Internet?

Select one:
a. It uses only physical addresses
b. It is localized to specific geographic locations
c. It is not centrally governed
d. It uses private IP addressing