NOCTI COMPUTER NETWORKING
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
●● Uses the public Internet to create a private tunnel to connect two
computers
Answer: A Virtual Private Network (VPN)
●● Light
Answer: Fiber optic cable allows______ waves to propagate down its
lengths from end to end
●● Wireless Networks
Answer: IEEE 802.11 standards specify
●● WAN interface operablity
Answer: Performing a loopback test on a router can be used to check the
●● Computer
Answer: Device that accepts input, processes data, stores date and
produces output
,●● Hardware
Answer: Electronic and mechanical devices that process data
●● Network
Answer: Two or more computers and other devices that are connected.
Purpose of sharing data and programs
●● Peripheral Devices
Answer: Used to expand the computer's input and output and storage
capabilities
●● input
Answer: Whatever is put in the computer system
●● data
Answer: Refers to the symbols that represent
●● Information
Answer: Results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes. The
words, numbers, sounds, and graphics
●● Output
, Answer: Consists of the processing results produced by a computer
●● Processing
Answer: Manipulation of the data in many ways.
●● Memory
Answer: Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis
when its not immediately needed for printing.
●● Storage
Answer: Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis
when it not immediately needed for processing.
●● Microcomputer
Answer: Personal computer designed to meet the computer needs of an
individual.
●● Desktop Computer
Answer: Microcomputer that fits on a desk and runs on power from a
wall outlet.
●● Workstation
Answer: Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
●● Uses the public Internet to create a private tunnel to connect two
computers
Answer: A Virtual Private Network (VPN)
●● Light
Answer: Fiber optic cable allows______ waves to propagate down its
lengths from end to end
●● Wireless Networks
Answer: IEEE 802.11 standards specify
●● WAN interface operablity
Answer: Performing a loopback test on a router can be used to check the
●● Computer
Answer: Device that accepts input, processes data, stores date and
produces output
,●● Hardware
Answer: Electronic and mechanical devices that process data
●● Network
Answer: Two or more computers and other devices that are connected.
Purpose of sharing data and programs
●● Peripheral Devices
Answer: Used to expand the computer's input and output and storage
capabilities
●● input
Answer: Whatever is put in the computer system
●● data
Answer: Refers to the symbols that represent
●● Information
Answer: Results of the computer storing data as bits and bytes. The
words, numbers, sounds, and graphics
●● Output
, Answer: Consists of the processing results produced by a computer
●● Processing
Answer: Manipulation of the data in many ways.
●● Memory
Answer: Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis
when its not immediately needed for printing.
●● Storage
Answer: Area of the computer that holds data on a permanent basis
when it not immediately needed for processing.
●● Microcomputer
Answer: Personal computer designed to meet the computer needs of an
individual.
●● Desktop Computer
Answer: Microcomputer that fits on a desk and runs on power from a
wall outlet.
●● Workstation
Answer: Powerful desktop computer designed for specialized tasks.
