ITM 301 TEST BANK

True / False

1. Servers that have a NOS installed require less memory, processing power, and storage capacity than clients
because servers are called on to handle only light processing loads and requests from multiple clients.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Network Models
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.1 - Distinguish between client-server and peer-to-peer networks
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2. The fundamental difference between a switch and a router is that a switch belongs only to its local network
and a router belongs to two or more local networks.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Network Hardware
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Describe various networking hardware devices and the most common physical
topologies
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 1:06 PM

3. After a problem and its symptoms have been identified, a theory regarding a probable cause should be
established.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Troubleshooting Network Problems
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.6 - Describe the seven-step troubleshooting model for solving a networking
problem
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

4. Static electricity is an electrical charge in motion.

, a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Safety Procedures and Policies
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.5 - Explain best practices for safety when working with networks and
computers
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

5. The protocol data unit for the Physical layer of the OSI model is payload, or data.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

6. The term firmware refers to programs embedded into hardware devices. This software only changes when a
firmware upgrade is performed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.3 - Describe various networking hardware devices and the most common physical
topologies
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

7. The Data Link layer attaches a trailer to the end of a packet, and does not include a header.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1

,DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

8. The Transport layer header addresses a receiving application by a number called a MAC address.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Difficult
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

9. The Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is considered to be a connectionless, or best-effort delivery
protocol.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

10. In general, an API (application programming interface) call is the method an application uses when it makes
a request of the OS.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model

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Multiple Choice

11. HTTP, IMAP4, FTP, and Telnet are all examples of protocols that operate at what layer of the OSI model?
a. Layer 4
b. Layer 5
c. Layer 6
d. Layer 7
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

12. What layer of the OSI model describes how data between applications is synced and recovered if messages
don't arrive intact at the receiving application?
a. Application Layer
b. Presentation Layer
c. Session Layer
d. Transport Layer
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1.4 - Describe the seven layers of the OSI model
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DATE MODIFIED: 1/27/2018 12:47 PM

13. The Data Link Layer utilizes what name for its protocol data unit (PDU)?
a. packet
b. data
c. bit
d. frame
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: The Seven-Layer OSI Model
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice