Quiz - TEC-5313-500 33526.202230 - Network Adv Dat Com

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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?

Network interface card (correct)

Network interface controller

National interface card

Network internal card

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?

Local area network Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what does WAN stand for?

Wide Area Network Signup and view all the answers

Which type of network involves users sharing computer resources in a limited area?

MAN Signup and view all the answers

What causes the stretching of a received pulse?

Pulse dispersion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the broadening of a pulse due to different path lengths taken through the fiber by different modes?

Modal dispersion Signup and view all the answers

Which type of dispersion is caused by different propagation of the spectral components of the light pulse?

Chromatic dispersion Signup and view all the answers

What does OTDR testing typically involve?

Measuring pulse dispersion Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the broadening of a light pulse due to different propagation velocities of polarization components?

Polarization mode dispersion Signup and view all the answers

Which factor leads to the elimination of attenuation?

Extremely wide bandwidth Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum data speed that CAT6 cable can support?

1000 Mbps over 100 meters Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an uplink port on a hub or switch?

To connect multiple hubs/switches together Signup and view all the answers

What do the link lights on a cable indicate?

If the transmit and receive pairs are aligned correctly Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what does it mean when transmit and receive pairs are cross-connected?

The cable is aligned for data communication Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 'ping -t 10.3.9.42' command?

To ping the IP address 10.3.9.42 indefinitely Signup and view all the answers

Which type of connector is used for twisted-pair Ethernet?

8-pin modular connector Signup and view all the answers

In store-and-forward mode on a switch, what happens before any decision is made regarding forwarding the data packet?

The entire frame of data is received Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of store-and-forward mode on a switch?

The switch checks the data packet for errors before forwarding Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of store-and-forward mode on a switch?

Lengthy data packets exit the switch faster Signup and view all the answers

In cut-through mode on a switch, when is a data packet forwarded to the destination?

As soon as the destination MAC address has been read Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Layer 3 switches from Layer 2 switches?

Layer 3 switches handle packet switching by microprocessors Signup and view all the answers

How does a Layer 2 switch handle packet switching?

Handles packet switching using programmed microprocessors Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for excessive broadcasts on a network?

Broadcast storm Signup and view all the answers

What does association indicate in the context of networking devices?

The destination address of a packet Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what happens if an association is detected?

The data packet is forwarded to the port Signup and view all the answers

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