2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
● Which term refers to a network that provides secure access to the
corporate offices by suppliers, customers and collaborators?
Internet
intranet
extranet
extendednet. Answer: extranet
● . A large corporation has modified its network to allow users to access
network resources from their personal laptops and smart phones. Which
networking trend does this describe?
cloud computing
online collaboration
bring your own device
video conferencing. Answer: bring your own device
● What is an ISP?
It is a standards body that develops cabling and wiring standards for
networking.
It is a protocol that establishes how computers within a local network
communicate.
,It is an organization that enables individuals and businesses to connect to
the Internet.
It is a networking device that combines the functionality of several
different networking devices in one.. Answer: It is an organization that
enables individuals and businesses to connect to the Internet.
● 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?
an intranet
the Internet
an extranet
a local area network. Answer: an intranet
● Which statement describes the use of powerline networking
technology?
New "smart" electrical cabling is used to extend an existing home LAN.
A home LAN is installed without the use of physical cabling.
A device connects to an existing home LAN using an adapter and an
existing electrical outlet.
Wireless access points use powerline adapters to distribute data through
the home LAN.. Answer: A device connects to an existing home LAN
using an adapter and an existing electrical outlet.
, ● A networking technician is working on the wireless network at a
medical clinic. The technician accidentally sets up the wireless network
so that patients can see the medical records data of other patients. Which
of the four network characteristics has been violated in this situation?
fault tolerance
scalability
security
Quality of Service (QoS)
reliability. Answer: security
● What two criteria are used to help select a network medium from
various network media? (Choose two.)
the types of data that need to be prioritized
the cost of the end devices utilized in the network
the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
the number of intermediate devices installed in the network
the environment where the selected medium is to be installed. Answer:
the distance the selected medium can successfully carry a signal
the environment where the selected medium is to be installed
● What type of network traffic requires QoS?