Fundamentals of Information Technology
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Course Introduction
Fundamentals of Information Technology introduces students to the essential concepts and components that form the backbone of modern computing environments. This course covers foundational topics such as hardware, software, networking, data management, operating systems, and basic troubleshooting skills. It also explores the role of information systems in organizations, the basics of cybersecurity, and the societal impact of technology. Through practical exercises and theoretical knowledge, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of how information technology supports business processes and everyday activities, preparing them for further study or entry-level roles in the IT field.
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Hands On Networking Fundamentals 2nd Edition by Michael Palmer
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Chapter 1: Networking: an Overview
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Q1) What four network properties enable you to distinguish one type of network from another?
Answer: Communications medium Protocol
Topology Network type (private versus public)
Q2) What is a workstation?
Answer: A workstation is a computer that is home to local applications such as Microsoft Office,and can run network applications,such as software that accesses data on a server or mainframe computer.The workstation has its own central processing unit (CPU)and operating system.When a workstation accesses software and data through the network on another computer,it is a client of that computer.The computer it accesses is a host.
Q3) The ____ topology is the oldest communications design method,with roots in telephone switching systems.
A)star
B)mesh
C)ring
D)bus
Answer: A
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Chapter 2: How Lan and Wan Communications Work
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Q1) ____ communications in FDDI networks are used for time-sensitive transmissions requiring continuous transmission.
A)Synchronous
B)Asynchronous
C)Modulated
D)Amplified
Answer: A
Q2) The ____ field in an Ethernet frame synchronizes frame transmission and consists of an alternating pattern of zeroes and ones.
A)data and pad
B)frame check sequence (FCS)
C)start of frame delimiter (SOF)
D)preamble
Answer: D
Q3) In a connectionless service,there is no acknowledgment that a frame has been received.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Using Network Communication Protocols
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Q1) Which of the following are true about IPv6? (Choose all that apply.)
A)IPv6 addressing is autoconfiguring
B)has a 4 byte address
C)has a 40-byte header
D)has 6 address classes
Answer: A,C
Q2) Which of the following protocols works with sequence numbers and sliding windows?
A)IP
B)TCP
C)DHCP
D)UDP
Answer: B
Q3) IP addresses that begin with ____ in the first octet are used for network testing.
A)1
B)126
C)127
D)128
Answer: C
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Chapter 4: Connecting Through a Cabled Network
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Q1) ____ cable is the most frequently used network cable because it is relatively inexpensive and easy to install.
A)Shielded twisted-pair
B)Unshielded twisted-pair
C)Thin coax
D)Thick coax
Q2) A ____ cable consists of a single cable sheath that contains fibers and copper cables in different combinations for different implementations
A)coax
B)twisted-pair
C)hybrid fiber/coax
D)fiber-optic
Q3) Which of the following supports transmission rates of at least 1 Gbps and operates at 500 MHz frequency?
A)Cat 5 UTP
B)thin coax
C)Cat 6a UTP
D)Cat 7 UTP
Q4) Identify and describe the two varieties of multimode cable.
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Chapter 5: Devices for Connecting Networks
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Q1) Unlike a cable modem user,a DSL modem user employs the full bandwidth of his or her line.
A)True
B)False
Q2) converts a computer's outgoing digital signal to an analog signal for transmission over a telephone line.
A)hop
B)dynamic routing
C)data terminal equipment (DTE)
D)multistation access unit (MAU)
E)data service unit (DSU)
F)concentrator
G)modem
H)cut-through switching
I)translational bridge
Q3) What is a collision and what defines a collision domain?
Q4) A process called ________________ occurs when a bridge does not know the destination segment and transmits the frame to all segments except the source segment.
Q5) Describe an access server that is designed for small to mid-sized applications.
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Chapter 6: Connecting Through a Wireless Network
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Q1) At which layer of the OSI model do both priority-based access and Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)function?
A)Transport
B)Physical
C)Network
D)Data Link
Q2) characteristic in 802.11 standard that helps wireless devices take interference into account.
A)Wi-Fi Alliance
B)controlled port
C)access point
D)satellite microwave
E)frequency hopping
F)terminal node controller (TNC)
G)automatic repeat request (ARQ)
H)pulse position modulation (PPM)
I)spread spectrum technology
Q3) The ________________________________________ topology consists of ad hoc peer-to-peer communication between WNICs on individual computers.
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Chapter 7: Sharing Resources on a Network
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Q1) In a network with no DHCP server,computers can automatically assign themselves an IP address from the reserved range of 169.254.0.1 to 169.254.255.254,an addressing mode called which of the following?
A)DHCP-Auto
B)Static
C)Manual
D)APIPA
Q2) Which of the following is used to manage access to shared resources in most operating systems?
A)user accounts
B)computer accounts
C)permission accounts
D)administrator accounts
Q3) What are the advantages and disadvantages associated with a dedicated print server?
Q4) Peer-to-peer networks can be effective for small networks because they are inexpensive to maintain.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Describe a virtual private network (VPN)and its purpose.
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Chapter 8: Using a Server
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Q1) A server-based network enables central management of shared resources.
A)True
B)False
Q2) If a user forgets his or her password when trying to logon to a Windows domain,what should you do to help?
A)look up their password in Active Directory
B)tell them to run the password reset wizard on their workstation
C)reset their password
D)delete and recreate their account
Q3) A surge protector ensures that servers remain working when there is a brief power outage.
A)True
B)False
Q4) A ____________ is a block of code within a program and you can view how many are running in Task Manager.
Q5) What is Active Directory and what services does it provide?
Q6) The _________________________ is a program on a read-only or flash memory chip that establishes basic communication with components such as the monitor and disk drives.
Q7) List two reasons for using virtual servers.
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Chapter 9: Understanding Wan Connection Choices
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Q1) Which of the following are fields in an MPLS label header? (Choose all that apply.)
A)label value field
B)window size field
C)traffic class field
D)ACK field
Q2) several circuits can be used during a communications session,and each connected device is assigned an address and sequence number
A)LAPF
B)Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
C)packet mode
D)Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN)
E)Packet-optical transport
F)CIR
G)Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH)
H)digital subscriber line (DSL)
I)ATM permanent virtual circuit (ATM PVC)
Q3) Compare and contrast a DSL adapter with a cable modem.
Q4) A frame relay ____________ virtual circuit requires the establishment of a transmission session.
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Chapter 10: Basic Network Design
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Q1) Fiber-optic cable has the disadvantage of being affected by EMI and RFI.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following are true about placement and configuration of an access point in your home?
A)place the access point behind a metal door, if possible
B)use the default SSID
C)use an extended service set topology
D)configure a strong encryption method
Q3) Using the ring topology between building floors follows the EIA/TIA 568-B and EIA/TIA-568-C specifications.
A)True
B)False
Q4) In Windows 7 and Windows Server,you can get a basic picture of bandwidth utilization through which of the following tools?
A)Task Manager
B)UAC
C)Event Viewer
D)tcpdump
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Chapter 11: Securing Your Network
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Q1) Stateless filtering screens on the basis of the context of the communication.
A)True
B)False
Q2) A DoS attack that floods a host with packets from many bogus source addresses is a form of ____________________.
Q3) The ____ layer reads IP packet protocol address information and forwards each packet along the most expedient route for efficient network communications.
A)Data Link
B)Transport
C)Network
D)Physical
Q4) Identify four tasks that can be fulfilled by a proxy server.
Q5) Which type of attack refers to the use of human interaction to gain access to a system or to do damage.
A)social engineering
B)psychological warfare
C)inside attack
D)spoofing
Q6) A ____________________ is not a virus,but an e-mail falsely warning of a virus.
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Chapter 12: Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your Network
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Q1) On Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008/Server 2008 R2 the Network Connection Status dialog box can determine the SSID of a wireless network.
A)True
B)False
Q2) With netstat,you can view the TCP and UDP ports in use.
A)True
B)False
Q3) How does a time domain reflectometer (TDR)work?
Q4) A server administrator might regularly use ____ with the -s option to monitor a server during busy and light traffic times to get an idea of the typical number of packets sent at those times.
A)netstat
B)ping
C)traceroute
D)dump
Q5) Describe the functionality of the traceroute utility.
Q6) A TDR is used to test fiber-optic cable for distance and strength.
A)True
B)False
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