Networking Quiz

Mrs. Adair

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  1. Two or more computers connected together

    2. Your answer:
    network
    FIFO
    record locking
    file locking

  2. Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage of a network?

    3. Your answer:
    backing up data is easier
    fewer devices must be bought
    increased reliance on one computer
    ability to share data

  3. A network that serves users within a confined area.

    4. Your answer:
    Internet
    LAN
    WAN
    MAN

  4. A network set-up in which a computer is solely on the network to provide data, programs and other resources.

    5. Your answer:
    client/server
    dial-in
    dedicated server
    peer-to-peer

  5. A network where processing is split between the server and the workstation.

    6. Your answer:
    dedicated server
    client/server
    peer-to-peer
    dial-in

  6. When referring to print queues, FIFO stands for

    7. Your answer:
    first in final out
    file in file out
    fourth in fifth out
    first in first out

  7. According to the New Networkers article, one way students are using their networking skills is to attain part-time jobs as Networkers while attending college.

    8. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  8. A local area network covers a large geographical area.

    9. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  9. The only skills employers are looking for in Networkers are their computer skills.

    10. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  10. Most networks require a User ID and Password to be entered before access to the network is granted.

    11. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  11. A dedicated server is also a workstation

    12. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  12. More than one printer can be put on a network

    13. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  13. Women tend to dominate networking jobs.

    14. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  14. A computer that is connected to a network through a modem and is not constantly connected is an example of a dial-in network.

    15. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  15. Documents are stored in the print queue while waiting to be printed

    16. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  16. A network is

    17. Your answer:
    2 or more computers connected together
    the Internet
    a stand alone computer
    both 1 and 2

  17. Which of the following is an advantage of a network?

    18. Your answer:
    security of information
    maintaining the network
    lower purchase and maintenance costs
    increased reliance on one computer

  18. A network configuration where any computer on the network can be a server or a workstation at the same time.

    19. Your answer:
    client/server
    LAN
    peer-to-peer
    dial-in

  19. Which of the following is a benefit of sharing programs in a network?

    20. Your answer:
    none of these
    network security
    the need to purchase multiple licenses
    costs less to purchase network licenses

  20. When sharing data over a network, ___ is when a user has a data file open and it is locked to other users.

    21. Your answer:
    record locking
    file locking
    cabinet locking
    user locking

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