The document discusses various topics relating to computer networking and the internet. It defines the internet as a network of networks that connects countries around the world. It describes a point of presence (POP) as the connection point between an internet service provider (ISP) and a home-based local area network (LAN). It identifies the high-speed data links that interconnect ISPs as the internet backbone.

1. 1) Which definition describes the term Internet?
a group of PCs connected together on a LAN
a group of PCs connected together by an ISP
* a network of networks that connects countries around the world
a worldwide collection of networks controlled by a single organization
2) What type of connection point is a point of presence (POP)?
between a client and a host
between two local networks
between a computer and a switch
* between an ISP and a home-based LAN
3) What is the term for the group of high-speed data links that interconnect ISPs?
Internet LAN
ISP backbone
Internet gateways
Internet providers
* Internet backbone
4) Which device can act as a router, switch, and wireless access point in one package?
hub
bridge
modem
repeater
* ISR
5) What are three characteristics of business class ISP service? (Choose three.)
* fast connections
* extra web space
free Windows upgrade
cheapest cost available to all users
* additional e-mail accounts
replacement hardware at no cost
6) What is a major characteristic of asymmetric Internet service?
Download speeds and upload speeds are equal.
Download speeds are slower than upload speeds.
* Upload speeds and download speeds are different.
Upload speeds and download speeds are irrelevant.
7) Which three elements are required to successfully connect to the Internet? (Choose

2. three.)
* an IP address
file sharing enabled
* a network connection
server services enabled
* access to an Internet service provider
an address obtained directly from the RIR
8) What term describes each router through which a packet travels when moving
between source and destination networks?
NOC
ISP
* hop
segment
9) What does the tracert command test?
NIC functionality
the ISP bandwidth
* the network path to a destination
the destination application functionality
10) What type of end-user connectivity requires that an ISP have a DSLAM device in
their network?
analog technology
cable modem technology
* digital subscriber line technology
wireless technology
11) Why would an ISP require a CMTS device on their network?
* to connect end users using cable technology
to connect end users using analog technology
to connect end users using wireless technology
to connect end users using digital subscriber line technology
12)

3. Refer to the graphic. What type of cabling is shown?
STP
UTP
coax
* fiber
13)
Refer to the graphic. What type of cabling is shown?
STP
* UTP
coax
fiber
14) Which two places are most appropriate to use UTP cabling? (Choose two.)
between buildings
* in a home office network
where EMI is an issue
in a cable TV network
* inside a school building
in a manufacturing environment with hundreds of electrical devices
15) What does adherence to cabling standards ensure?
data security
no loss of signal
no electromagnetic interference

4. * reliable data communications
16)
Refer to the graphic. What type of cable is shown?
* crossover
eight coax channels
multimode fiber
single-mode fiber
straight-through
17) What connector is used to terminate Ethernet unshielded twisted pair (UTP)
cabling?
ST
BNC
RJ-11
* RJ-45
18) Which two characteristics describe copper patch panels? (Choose two.)
uses RJ-11 jacks
* uses RJ-45 jacks
supports only data transmissions
* allows quick rearrangements of network connections
forwards transmissions based on MAC addresses
19) What are two advantages of cable management? (Choose two.)
requires no preplanning
* aids in isolation of cabling problems
* protects cables from physical damage
provides compliance with future standards
provides a short-term solution for cable installation

5. 20) What are two common causes of signal degradation when using UTP cabling?
(Choose two.)
installing cables in conduit
* having improper termination
losing light over long distances
installing low quality cable shielding
* using low quality cables or connectors
21) What are three commonly followed standards for constructing and installing
cabling? (Choose three.)
* pinouts
* cable lengths
connector color
* connector types
cost per meter (foot)