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25 Cards in this Set
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A type of network consisting of computers and peripheral devices that use high-frequency radio waves to communicate with each other is commonly referred to as:
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WLAN
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The disadvantage from using this device results from a fact that any incoming signal on any of its ports is re-created and sent out on any connected ports, which in turn forces all the connected devices to share the total amount of available bandwidth.
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Hub
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Which of the following answers refers to a data link layer (Layer 2) device designed to forward data packets between Local Area Network (LAN) segments?
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Switch
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A device designed to filter and transfer IP packets between dissimilar types of computer networks is called:
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Router
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An infrastructure device designed for connecting wireless/wired client devices to a network is commonly referred to as:
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Access Point (AP)
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What type of device would be the most convenient for interconnecting two or more physically separated network segments?
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Wireless bridge
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Which of the devices listed below allows for establishing a communication channel over a PSTN?
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Analog modem
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Which of the following devices can be installed in an AMR slot?
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Modem
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A software or hardware that checks information coming from the Internet and depending on the applied configuration settings either blocks it or allows it to pass through is called:
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Firewall
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A simple device consisting of multiple computer ports arranged in rows used for the purpose of cable management is known as:
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Patch panel
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A type of network device that amplifies received signal so it can be transmitted over greater distance without loss in quality is called:
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Repeater
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Which of the answers listed below refers to a network device that allows to overcome limitations related to the maximum allowable cable segment length?
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Extender
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A computer networking technology that enables sending data over wiring used for transmission of electrical power is called:
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PLC
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Which of the following acronyms refers to a solution that allows for carrying both data and electrical power over a single twisted-pair Ethernet cable?
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PoE
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Which of the following tools would be used for attaching RJ-45 connectors to a twisted-pair Ethernet cable?
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Crimper
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What is the name of a tool used for removing electrical insulation cover from electric wires?
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Wire stripper
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Which of the tools listed below would be used for testing power supply voltage output?
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Multimeter
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What is the name of a networking tool used for locating a cable in a cabling bundle or tracing individual wires in a cable?
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Toner and probe kit
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A type of tool used for verifying correct electrical connections of wires in a cable is known as:
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Cable tester
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While troubleshooting problems with a Network Interface Card (NIC), connector pins on the NIC's port can be tested with the use of:
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Loopback plug
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Which of the networking tools listed below is used for attaching wires to a patch panel?
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Punchdown tool
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Which of the following networking tools would be of help in determining the optimal placement of a WAP?
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Wi-Fi analyzer
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A hardware solution designed to extend the functionality of a laptop computer by providing the capability to add various types of devices on an external expansion card is called:
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ExpressCard
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A hardware technology designed as a replacement for the PCMCIA standard is called:
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ExpressCard
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ExpressCard /34 and ExpressCard /54 are two form factors specified by the ExpressCard standard. Numbers after slash in these two form factors refer to the card's:
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Width
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