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What is the primary focus of the lab?
What is the primary focus of the lab?
- Creating a simple peer-to-peer network between two workstations (correct)
- Configuring a hub or switch for network connectivity
- Testing the speed of data transfer between two workstations
- Setting up a complex multi-node network
Which cable is recommended to connect the two PCs directly?
Which cable is recommended to connect the two PCs directly?
- Fiber optic cable
- CAT 6 UTP straight-through cable
- Coaxial cable
- CAT 5/5e UTP crossover cable (correct)
Which networking layers must be configured correctly for the two PCs to communicate?
Which networking layers must be configured correctly for the two PCs to communicate?
- Layers 3 and 4
- Layers 2 and 3 (correct)
- Layers 1 and 2
- Layers 4 and 5
What is the purpose of using a crossover cable to connect the PCs?
What is the purpose of using a crossover cable to connect the PCs?
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Why is it important to start the lab with the equipment turned off and cabling disconnected?
Why is it important to start the lab with the equipment turned off and cabling disconnected?
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In what scenario can connecting two PCs with a single cable be very useful?
In what scenario can connecting two PCs with a single cable be very useful?
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