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Which type of network connects local area networks across a large geographic area?
Which type of network connects local area networks across a large geographic area?
- LAN
- MAN
- SAN
- WAN (correct)
What does the acronym NIC stand for?
What does the acronym NIC stand for?
- Network interface card (correct)
- Network interface controller
- National interface card
- Network internal card
What does the acronym MAC stand for in networking?
What does the acronym MAC stand for in networking?
- Meta access control
- Media access control (correct)
- Media allocation control
- Media access card
What does the term LAN stand for?
What does the term LAN stand for?
In networking, what does WAN stand for?
In networking, what does WAN stand for?
Which type of network involves users sharing computer resources in a limited area?
Which type of network involves users sharing computer resources in a limited area?
What causes the stretching of a received pulse?
What causes the stretching of a received pulse?
What is the term for the broadening of a pulse due to different path lengths taken through the fiber by different modes?
What is the term for the broadening of a pulse due to different path lengths taken through the fiber by different modes?
Which type of dispersion is caused by different propagation of the spectral components of the light pulse?
Which type of dispersion is caused by different propagation of the spectral components of the light pulse?
What does OTDR testing typically involve?
What does OTDR testing typically involve?
What is the term for the broadening of a light pulse due to different propagation velocities of polarization components?
What is the term for the broadening of a light pulse due to different propagation velocities of polarization components?
Which factor leads to the elimination of attenuation?
Which factor leads to the elimination of attenuation?
What is the maximum data speed that CAT6 cable can support?
What is the maximum data speed that CAT6 cable can support?
What is the purpose of an uplink port on a hub or switch?
What is the purpose of an uplink port on a hub or switch?
What do the link lights on a cable indicate?
What do the link lights on a cable indicate?
In networking, what does it mean when transmit and receive pairs are cross-connected?
In networking, what does it mean when transmit and receive pairs are cross-connected?
What is the primary function of the 'ping -t 10.3.9.42' command?
What is the primary function of the 'ping -t 10.3.9.42' command?
Which type of connector is used for twisted-pair Ethernet?
Which type of connector is used for twisted-pair Ethernet?
In store-and-forward mode on a switch, what happens before any decision is made regarding forwarding the data packet?
In store-and-forward mode on a switch, what happens before any decision is made regarding forwarding the data packet?
What is an advantage of store-and-forward mode on a switch?
What is an advantage of store-and-forward mode on a switch?
What is a disadvantage of store-and-forward mode on a switch?
What is a disadvantage of store-and-forward mode on a switch?
In cut-through mode on a switch, when is a data packet forwarded to the destination?
In cut-through mode on a switch, when is a data packet forwarded to the destination?
What distinguishes Layer 3 switches from Layer 2 switches?
What distinguishes Layer 3 switches from Layer 2 switches?
How does a Layer 2 switch handle packet switching?
How does a Layer 2 switch handle packet switching?
What is the term used for excessive broadcasts on a network?
What is the term used for excessive broadcasts on a network?
What does association indicate in the context of networking devices?
What does association indicate in the context of networking devices?
In networking, what happens if an association is detected?
In networking, what happens if an association is detected?
What occurs when a destination device is not connected to any port on the networking device?
What occurs when a destination device is not connected to any port on the networking device?
What command is used on a computer to view the contents of the ARP cache?
What command is used on a computer to view the contents of the ARP cache?
What potential issue arises from excessive broadcasts on a network?
What potential issue arises from excessive broadcasts on a network?
