kroenke emis3 tif 06

Experiencing MIS, 3e (Kroenke)
Chapter 6: Data Communications

Multiple Choice

1) The distinguishing characteristic of a LAN is ________.
A) that it connects multiple locations
B) that it connects at a single location
C) that it is a network of networks
D) that all lines need not reside on the company's premises
Answer: B
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Difficulty: Easy
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2) A ________ connects computers at different geographic locations.
A) LAN
B) WAN
C) VPN
D) PSDN
Answer: B
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Difficulty: Easy
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3) The computers in two separate company sites must be connected using a ________.
A) LAN
B) WAN
C) NIC
D) MAC
Answer: B
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Difficulty: Easy
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4) A ________ is used to provide seamless flow of data across networks.
A) layered protocol
B) point-to-point protocol
C) switch
D) UTP
Answer: A
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Difficulty: Easy
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5) A(n) ________ is a set of rules that two communicating devices follow.
A) domain
B) attribute
C) protocol
D) database
Answer: C
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Difficulty: Easy
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6) A(n) ________ is a special-purpose computer that receives and transmits wired traffic on the LAN.
A) protocol
B) switch
C) domain
D) SOHO LAN
Answer: B
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Difficulty: Easy
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7) Each device on the LAN has a hardware component called the ________ that connects the device's circuitry to the cable.
A) UTP
B) switch
C) NIC
D) POP
Answer: C
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Difficulty: Easy
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8) Most LAN connections are made using ________ cables.
A) VPN
B) UTP
C) POP
D) PPP
Answer: B
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Difficulty: Easy
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9) In order for a printer or a laptop to connect to a wireless LAN,