Progression: Field Tech IV - V Conventional Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A)

Progression: Field Tech IV - V Conventional Exam Questions and Answers (Graded A) Which of the following is most typical of a broadband network? - Answer ️️ -Multiple analog channels What components are common to all computer systems? (Check all that apply.) - Answer ️️ - Processor Memory Storage I/O What does I/O stand for? - Answer ️️ -Input / Output A NIC is a device used for: - Answer ️️ -Signaling A sound card is what general type of computer component? - Answer ️️ -Input/output Which of the following is managed by the OS? - Answer ️️ -Keyboard input Screen display File I/O Peripheral control The primary purpose of a device driver is to control hardware under the supervision of the OS. True or False? - Answer ️️ -True Which of the following network topologies forms a closed loop? - Answer ️️ -Ring topology Which of the following network topologies connects devices to a shared straight-line cable? - Answer ️️ -Bus topology M1L5 When is UTP cable preferred over STP? - Answer ️️ -When there is little electrical interference Which connector type is used with Thinnet coaxial cable? - Answer ️️ -BNC Which of the following cable types uses a T-connector to connect each NIC to the cable? - Answer ️️ -Thinnet Which of the following cable types can transmit data farthest? - Answer ️️ -Fiber optic How are bits represented on fiber optic cable? - Answer ️️ -Pulses (on/off) of light Which of the following are the two primary types of light sources in fiber optic cables? - Answer ️️ -Laser diode and LED What is the main advantage of star topology? - Answer ️️ -Ease of management Which of the following would not be used in a typical star topology? - Answer ️️ -Thinnet How many wire pairs can be terminated on a 66 block? - Answer ️️ -25 or 50 What makes a crossover cable different from a patch cord? - Answer ️️ -A crossover cable uses the 568A pattern on one jack, and the 568B pattern on the other. A patch cord uses the same pinout pattern on both jacks. What is the key reason that smart LAN administrators demand well-made cable connections? - Answer ️️ -Bad cable connections degrade a network's performance. What is the main advantage of using balanced signaling on a serial cable? - Answer ️️ -The cable can be longer because balanced signaling is less vulnerable