CCNA Exam 1 - Questions and
Answers (Quiz Format)
A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer
network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose
three.)
a). better security
b). easy to create
c). better device performance when acting as both client and server
d). lacks centralized administration
e). less cost to implement
f). scalable - -b). easy to create
d). lacks centralized administration
e). less cost to implement
-Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages
should take through internetworks?
a). a router
b). a firewall
c). a web server
d). a DSL modem - -a). a router
-What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various
network media? (Choose two.)
a). the types of data that need to be prioritized
b). the cost of the end devices utilized in the network
c). the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
d). the number of intermediary devices installed in the network
e). the environment where the selected medium is to be installed - -c). the
distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
e). the environment where the selected medium is to be installed
-Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.)
a). Intermediary devices generate data content.
b). Intermediary devices alter data content.
c). Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.
d). Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.
e). Intermediary devices initiate the encapsulation process. - -c).
Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.
d). Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.
, -What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)
a). They originate the data that flows through the network.
b). They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures.
c). They filter the flow of data to enhance security.
d). They are the interface between humans and the communication network.
e). They provide the channel over which the network message travels. - -a).
They originate the data that flows through the network.
d). They are the interface between humans and the communication network.
-Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to
redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and
smartphones to school to access school resources?
a). extranet
b). intranet
c). wired LAN
d). wireless LAN
e). wireless WAN - -d). wireless LAN
-An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order
to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information
from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the
employee access?
a). an intranet
b). the Internet
c). an extranet
d). a local area network - -a). an intranet
-Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth
Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.)
a). cellular
b). DSL
c). satellite
d). cable
e). dial-up telephone - -b). DSL
d). cable
-Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables
be run to the building? (Choose two.)
a). DSL
b). cellular
Answers (Quiz Format)
A company is contemplating whether to use a client/server or a peer-to-peer
network. What are three characteristics of a peer-to-peer network? (Choose
three.)
a). better security
b). easy to create
c). better device performance when acting as both client and server
d). lacks centralized administration
e). less cost to implement
f). scalable - -b). easy to create
d). lacks centralized administration
e). less cost to implement
-Which device performs the function of determining the path that messages
should take through internetworks?
a). a router
b). a firewall
c). a web server
d). a DSL modem - -a). a router
-What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from various
network media? (Choose two.)
a). the types of data that need to be prioritized
b). the cost of the end devices utilized in the network
c). the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
d). the number of intermediary devices installed in the network
e). the environment where the selected medium is to be installed - -c). the
distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
e). the environment where the selected medium is to be installed
-Which two statements describe intermediary devices? (Choose two.)
a). Intermediary devices generate data content.
b). Intermediary devices alter data content.
c). Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.
d). Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.
e). Intermediary devices initiate the encapsulation process. - -c).
Intermediary devices direct the path of the data.
d). Intermediary devices connect individual hosts to the network.
, -What are two functions of end devices on a network? (Choose two.)
a). They originate the data that flows through the network.
b). They direct data over alternate paths in the event of link failures.
c). They filter the flow of data to enhance security.
d). They are the interface between humans and the communication network.
e). They provide the channel over which the network message travels. - -a).
They originate the data that flows through the network.
d). They are the interface between humans and the communication network.
-Which area of the network would a college IT staff most likely have to
redesign as a direct result of many students bringing their own tablets and
smartphones to school to access school resources?
a). extranet
b). intranet
c). wired LAN
d). wireless LAN
e). wireless WAN - -d). wireless LAN
-An employee at a branch office is creating a quote for a customer. In order
to do this, the employee needs to access confidential pricing information
from internal servers at the Head Office. What type of network would the
employee access?
a). an intranet
b). the Internet
c). an extranet
d). a local area network - -a). an intranet
-Which two connection options provide an always-on, high-bandwidth
Internet connection to computers in a home office? (Choose two.)
a). cellular
b). DSL
c). satellite
d). cable
e). dial-up telephone - -b). DSL
d). cable
-Which two Internet connection options do not require that physical cables
be run to the building? (Choose two.)
a). DSL
b). cellular
