Name: Class: Date:
Test Bank For
CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 10th Edition 2025 by Jill West
Chapter 1-12
Chapter 01 Introduction to Networking
1. Hennessy is studying for the Network+ certification exam. The question asked is, "What is the definition of a
network?" How does Hennessy answer?
a. A network is a group of devices.
b. A network is a group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by some
type of transmission media.
c. A network is comprised of the wiring that flows throughout an office space or building.
d. A network is computer hardware working together.
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Loosely defined, a network is a group of computers and other devices (such as
printers) that are connected by some type of transmission media. In order for a
group of computers to be considered a network, the device's hardware and
software must work with a transmission media to allow data to be sent and
received between each device. A network can be as small as a computer hooked
up to the Internet or as big as the Internet itself.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
2. David is new at his networking job, and his supervisor quizzes him on the differences between physical and
logical network topology. What is the correct answer?
a. Physical computer topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Logical
topology deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
b. Peer-to-peer network topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Star
topology deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
c. Logical network topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Physical
topology deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
d. Bus network topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Ring topology
deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Logical computer network topology refers to the way data is transmitted between
devices in a network. This is determined by the network's protocols and
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addressing schemes. Unlike physical topology, which deals with the actual layout
of devices and cables, logical topology focuses on the flow of data and the
communication between devices.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
3. Connie is configuring the network for a new restaurant that her company is about to open. She has five
desktop computers, four LaserJet printers, and three laptops. She plans on using a peer-to-peer environment.
What makes peer-to-peer suitable for Connie's restaurant? Choose all that apply.
a. Peer-to-peer is scalable, which means, as the network grows, it is easy to add and change elements.
b. The computers on a peer-to-peer network can share folders and files without the need for an
expensive server.
c. A peer-to-peer network is simple to configure and requires little technical expertise.
d. A peer-to-peer network is practical for connecting more than a few computers, since it is not time-
consuming to manage network resources.
ANSWER: b, c
RATIONALE: Peer-to-peer networks are a cost-effective alternative to other network types.
While a network operating system like Windows Server can be expensive, a peer-
to-peer network allows computers to share folders and files without requiring a
costly server. The setup and configuration of a peer-to-peer network is relatively
easy and does not require extensive technical skills.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
4. Irene enjoys working with a client-server architecture. Although it is typically more complex in design and
maintenance than its peer-to-peer counterpart, a client-server architecture offers many advantages. What are
some of the benefits of working in a client-server environment? Choose all that apply.
a. User accounts and passwords to the network are assigned in one place.
b. A central server makes upgrading the network cheaper.
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c. Problems on the network can be monitored, diagnosed, and often fixed from one location.
d. Access to multiple shared resources (such as data files or printers) can be centrally granted to
individual users or groups of users.
ANSWER: a, c, d
RATIONALE: Client-server architecture provides several advantages to network management.
First, user accounts and passwords can be assigned in a centralized location.
Second, access to shared resources such as data files or printers, can be centrally
granted to individual users or groups of users. Third, network issues can be
monitored, diagnosed, and often resolved from one location. This eliminates the
need for administrators to go from workstation to workstation.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
5. Emmi is her company's IT manager. Since her company is growing, she wants to switch from a peer-to-peer
(P2P) networking architecture to a client-server architecture. The company has grown to 30 users, so why is it
better for her to use a client-server architecture over peer-to-peer? Choose all that apply.
a. Client-server users can sign on to the network from any computer and get access to the resources that
Active Directory allows. This process is managed by AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services).
Sharing files on a peer-to-peer network means creating 30 user accounts to share documents and then
set up each workstation with the same user accounts.
b. In a client-server network, an administrator can ensure only authorized users can access the network.
c. In a client-server network, an administrator can control what files a user can open, read, or edit.
d. In a client-server network, servers only need as much memory as the clients since their workload is
the same.
ANSWER: a, b, c
RATIONALE: In a client-server network, users can log in from any computer that's connected to
the network and gain access to the resources that Active Directory permits. The
process is managed by AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services). With the help
of an administrator, only authorized users can access the network. Moreover, the
administrator can control which files a user can open, read, or edit.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
6. Protocols are rules used between networked devices for communication.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Network protocols are a set of rules that govern communication between devices
over a network. These protocols define how data is formatted, transmitted,
received, and interpreted between devices to ensure successful communication.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.2 - Identify types of applications and protocols used on a network.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.1.4 - Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and
traffic types.
TOPICS: Network Protocols
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
7. Jackson is currently preparing for his Network+ certification exam and has encountered a question regarding
the communication of computers on a network via common protocols. The question asks about the two primary
network protocols that are used for communication. What are those primary protocols?
a. SSL/TLS
b. SMPT/POP3
c. TCP/IP
d. TCP/UDP
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: The computers on a network communicate with each other via the protocols that
they have in common. The two primary network protocols are TCP (Transmission
Control Protocol) and IP (Internet Protocol), and the suite of all the protocols an
OS uses for communication on a network is the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.2 - Identify types of applications and protocols used on a network.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.1.4 - Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and
traffic types.
TOPICS: Network Protocols
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
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Test Bank For
CompTIA Network+ Guide to Networks 10th Edition 2025 by Jill West
Chapter 1-12
Chapter 01 Introduction to Networking
1. Hennessy is studying for the Network+ certification exam. The question asked is, "What is the definition of a
network?" How does Hennessy answer?
a. A network is a group of devices.
b. A network is a group of computers and other devices (such as printers) that are connected by some
type of transmission media.
c. A network is comprised of the wiring that flows throughout an office space or building.
d. A network is computer hardware working together.
ANSWER: b
RATIONALE: Loosely defined, a network is a group of computers and other devices (such as
printers) that are connected by some type of transmission media. In order for a
group of computers to be considered a network, the device's hardware and
software must work with a transmission media to allow data to be sent and
received between each device. A network can be as small as a computer hooked
up to the Internet or as big as the Internet itself.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
2. David is new at his networking job, and his supervisor quizzes him on the differences between physical and
logical network topology. What is the correct answer?
a. Physical computer topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Logical
topology deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
b. Peer-to-peer network topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Star
topology deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
c. Logical network topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Physical
topology deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
d. Bus network topology refers to how data is transmitted between devices in a network. Ring topology
deals with the actual layout of devices and cables.
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: Logical computer network topology refers to the way data is transmitted between
devices in a network. This is determined by the network's protocols and
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addressing schemes. Unlike physical topology, which deals with the actual layout
of devices and cables, logical topology focuses on the flow of data and the
communication between devices.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
3. Connie is configuring the network for a new restaurant that her company is about to open. She has five
desktop computers, four LaserJet printers, and three laptops. She plans on using a peer-to-peer environment.
What makes peer-to-peer suitable for Connie's restaurant? Choose all that apply.
a. Peer-to-peer is scalable, which means, as the network grows, it is easy to add and change elements.
b. The computers on a peer-to-peer network can share folders and files without the need for an
expensive server.
c. A peer-to-peer network is simple to configure and requires little technical expertise.
d. A peer-to-peer network is practical for connecting more than a few computers, since it is not time-
consuming to manage network resources.
ANSWER: b, c
RATIONALE: Peer-to-peer networks are a cost-effective alternative to other network types.
While a network operating system like Windows Server can be expensive, a peer-
to-peer network allows computers to share folders and files without requiring a
costly server. The setup and configuration of a peer-to-peer network is relatively
easy and does not require extensive technical skills.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
4. Irene enjoys working with a client-server architecture. Although it is typically more complex in design and
maintenance than its peer-to-peer counterpart, a client-server architecture offers many advantages. What are
some of the benefits of working in a client-server environment? Choose all that apply.
a. User accounts and passwords to the network are assigned in one place.
b. A central server makes upgrading the network cheaper.
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c. Problems on the network can be monitored, diagnosed, and often fixed from one location.
d. Access to multiple shared resources (such as data files or printers) can be centrally granted to
individual users or groups of users.
ANSWER: a, c, d
RATIONALE: Client-server architecture provides several advantages to network management.
First, user accounts and passwords can be assigned in a centralized location.
Second, access to shared resources such as data files or printers, can be centrally
granted to individual users or groups of users. Third, network issues can be
monitored, diagnosed, and often resolved from one location. This eliminates the
need for administrators to go from workstation to workstation.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
5. Emmi is her company's IT manager. Since her company is growing, she wants to switch from a peer-to-peer
(P2P) networking architecture to a client-server architecture. The company has grown to 30 users, so why is it
better for her to use a client-server architecture over peer-to-peer? Choose all that apply.
a. Client-server users can sign on to the network from any computer and get access to the resources that
Active Directory allows. This process is managed by AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services).
Sharing files on a peer-to-peer network means creating 30 user accounts to share documents and then
set up each workstation with the same user accounts.
b. In a client-server network, an administrator can ensure only authorized users can access the network.
c. In a client-server network, an administrator can control what files a user can open, read, or edit.
d. In a client-server network, servers only need as much memory as the clients since their workload is
the same.
ANSWER: a, b, c
RATIONALE: In a client-server network, users can log in from any computer that's connected to
the network and gain access to the resources that Active Directory permits. The
process is managed by AD DS (Active Directory Domain Services). With the help
of an administrator, only authorized users can access the network. Moreover, the
administrator can control which files a user can open, read, or edit.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Response
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.1 - Compare peer-to-peer and client-server network models.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.3.1 - Explain the purpose of organizational processes and procedures.
TOPICS: Exploring Network Operating Systems
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KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Apply
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
6. Protocols are rules used between networked devices for communication.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: a
RATIONALE: Network protocols are a set of rules that govern communication between devices
over a network. These protocols define how data is formatted, transmitted,
received, and interpreted between devices to ensure successful communication.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.2 - Identify types of applications and protocols used on a network.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.1.4 - Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and
traffic types.
TOPICS: Network Protocols
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
DATE CREATED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 8/2/2024 10:18 PM
7. Jackson is currently preparing for his Network+ certification exam and has encountered a question regarding
the communication of computers on a network via common protocols. The question asks about the two primary
network protocols that are used for communication. What are those primary protocols?
a. SSL/TLS
b. SMPT/POP3
c. TCP/IP
d. TCP/UDP
ANSWER: c
RATIONALE: The computers on a network communicate with each other via the protocols that
they have in common. The two primary network protocols are TCP (Transmission
Control Protocol) and IP (Internet Protocol), and the suite of all the protocols an
OS uses for communication on a network is the TCP/IP suite of protocols.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: WEST.NET+.25.1.2 - Identify types of applications and protocols used on a network.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS: WEST.N10-009.25.1.4 - Explain common networking ports, protocols, services, and
traffic types.
TOPICS: Network Protocols
KEYWORDS: Bloom's: Remember/Understand
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