1. How many bits are in a byte?
A. 8
B. 4
C. 2
D. 1
2. Electronic devices today use what numbering system?
A. Decimal
B. Octal
C. Binary
D. Electronic
3. Convert this decimal number to binary: 97
A. 01100001
B. 01100000
C. 10000001
D. 10010001
4. Convert this binary number to decimal: 00010000
A. 32
B. 24
C. 12
D. 16
5. Unlike earlier telecom networks, most modern networks are _____ end-to-end.
A. cellular
B. analog
C. data
D. digital
6. What is the typical network setup used to access a Web page?
A. Client-browser
B. Server-browser
C. Client-server
D. Browser-protocol
7. What is the piece of hardware that allows a device to physically access a network?
A. A client program
B. A server program
C. A network interface card
D. An operating system
8. What is a network topology?
A. A simplified way of describing how network communication is conceived
B. The arrangement and interconnection of devices in a network
C. A list of devices connected to media that creates the network
D. The communication protocols used in a WAN network
9. What is a node on a network?
A. Only PCs that people use to access a network
B. Only the switches and routers on a network
C. Any device in the Internet cloud
D. Any device connected to a network
10. Which of the following physical topologies has the inherent weakness of a single point of failure?
A. Bus
B. Mesh
C. Star
D. Hybrid
NT1210 Quiz 2
1. With digital circuits, Telcos typically create circuits for data communication as permanent circuits, rather than expecting the endpoints to dial a phone number. These circuits are usually referred to as ______.
A. frame relay lines
B. network lines
C. WAN-to-LAN lines
D. leased lines
2. What is WiMAX designed to do in WAN designs?
A. To connect remote points using a satellite as an interface between them
B. To provide wireless broadband service for 3G and 4G networks
C. To connect wireless points using the 2.4 GHz