1. What is the primary role of a Web server in a network?

o A. To store and share Web page files

o B. To manage printer sharing

o C. To handle email services

o D. To provide video streaming

Answer: A. To store and share Web page files

2. Which of the following is an example of a Web server program?

o A. Microsoft Word

o B. Apache HTTP Server

o C. Google Chrome

o D. Mozilla Firefox

Answer: B. Apache HTTP Server

3. What is the role of a client in a network?

o A. To store data for other devices

o B. To request and access resources from servers

o C. To manage network traffic

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To request and access resources from servers

4. What is the purpose of a print server in a network?

o A. To store and share Web pages

o B. To manage email services

o C. To enable multiple computers to share a printer

o D. To provide video streaming

Answer: C. To enable multiple computers to share a printer

5. What is the term used to describe any computing device connected to a network?

o A. Server

o B. Client
 o C. Host

o D. Router

Answer: C. Host

6. What is the primary function of a Network Interface Controller (NIC)?

o A. To store data

o B. To break files into smaller data units for transmission

o C. To manage email services

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To break files into smaller data units for transmission

7. What is the unique identifier built into every NIC?

o A. IP address

o B. MAC address

o C. Subnet mask

o D. DNS address

Answer: B. MAC address

8. How many bits are in a MAC address?

o A. 24

o B. 36

o C. 48

o D. 64

Answer: C. 48

9. What is the purpose of a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) in a network frame?

o A. To encrypt data

o B. To verify data integrity

o C. To compress data

o D. To route data to the correct destination

Answer: B. To verify data integrity

 10. Which of the following is the most common network technology used today?

o A. Token Ring

o B. Ethernet

o C. FDDI

o D. ATM

Answer: B. Ethernet

11. What is the maximum speed of a 100BaseT network?

o A. 10 Mbps

o B. 100 Mbps

o C. 1000 Mbps

o D. 10 Gbps

Answer: B. 100 Mbps

12. What type of cable is used in 10/100/1000BaseT networks?

o A. Coaxial

o B. Fiber optic

o C. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

o D. Shielded twisted pair (STP)

Answer: C. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

13. What is the primary advantage of using a switch over a hub in a network?

o A. Switches are cheaper

o B. Switches are easier to install

o C. Switches send data only to the intended recipient

o D. Switches use less power

Answer: C. Switches send data only to the intended recipient

14. What is the maximum length of an Ethernet segment using UTP cable?

o A. 50 meters
 o B. 100 meters

o C. 200 meters

o D. 500 meters

Answer: B. 100 meters

15. What is the purpose of a patch panel in a network?

o A. To connect multiple switches

o B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

o C. To provide Internet connectivity

o D. To manage email services

Answer: B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

16. What type of cable is required for a 1000BaseT network?

o A. Cat 3

o B. Cat 5

o C. Cat 5e

o D. Cat 6

Answer: C. Cat 5e

17. What is the primary advantage of using fiber optic cable over UTP?

o A. It is cheaper

o B. It is easier to install

o C. It is immune to electrical interference

o D. It uses RJ-45 connectors

Answer: C. It is immune to electrical interference

18. What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

o A. To connect multiple devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

19. What is the term used to describe a group of computers connected by one or more
switches?

o A. WAN

o B. Broadcast domain

o C. Router

o D. Server

Answer: B. Broadcast domain

20. What is the primary purpose of structured cabling standards?

o A. To make networks faster

o B. To create a safe and reliable cabling infrastructure

o C. To reduce the cost of network installation

o D. To simplify network troubleshooting

Answer: B. To create a safe and reliable cabling infrastructure

21. What is the primary function of a punchdown tool in a network?

o A. To crimp RJ-45 connectors

o B. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block

o C. To test network cables

o D. To organize patch panels

Answer: B. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block

22. What is the primary purpose of a crossover cable?

o A. To connect a computer to a switch

o B. To connect two computers directly

o C. To connect a computer to a router

o D. To connect a computer to a printer

Answer: B. To connect two computers directly

 23. What is the primary advantage of using plenum-grade cable in a network?

o A. It is cheaper

o B. It is easier to install

o C. It is fire-retardant

o D. It supports higher speeds

Answer: C. It is fire-retardant

24. What is the primary purpose of a cable tester in a network?

o A. To measure network speed

o B. To verify the integrity of network cables

o C. To organize patch panels

o D. To manage network traffic

Answer: B. To verify the integrity of network cables

25. What is the primary purpose of a work area in a structured cabling system?

o A. To house network switches

o B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

o C. To manage network traffic

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

Questions Based on CAT Cable Speeds and Examples

26. What is the maximum speed supported by Cat 5 cable?

 A. 10 Mbps

 B. 100 Mbps

 C. 1 Gbps

 D. 10 Gbps

Answer: B. 100 Mbps

27. Which CAT cable is required for a 1000BaseT (Gigabit Ethernet) network?

 A. Cat 3
  B. Cat 5

 C. Cat 5e

 D. Cat 6

Answer: C. Cat 5e

28. What is the maximum speed supported by Cat 6 cable?

 A. 100 Mbps

 B. 1 Gbps

 C. 10 Gbps

 D. 100 Gbps

Answer: C. 10 Gbps

29. Which CAT cable is commonly used for 10-Gigabit Ethernet networks?

 A. Cat 5e

 B. Cat 6

 C. Cat 6a

 D. Cat 7

Answer: C. Cat 6a

30. What is the primary difference between Cat 5e and Cat 6 cables?

 A. Cat 6 supports higher speeds (up to 10 Gbps)

 B. Cat 6 is cheaper

 C. Cat 6 uses RJ-11 connectors

 D. Cat 6 is only used for telephone lines

Answer: A. Cat 6 supports higher speeds (up to 10 Gbps)

31. What is the maximum speed supported by Cat 7 cable?

 A. 1 Gbps

 B. 10 Gbps

 C. 40 Gbps

 D. 100 Gbps
Answer: D. 100 Gbps

32. Which CAT cable is typically used for 10BaseT networks?

 A. Cat 3

 B. Cat 5

 C. Cat 5e

 D. Cat 6

Answer: A. Cat 3

33. What is the primary advantage of using Cat 6a over Cat 6 cable?

 A. It supports longer distances for 10-Gigabit Ethernet

 B. It is cheaper

 C. It uses RJ-11 connectors

 D. It is easier to install

Answer: A. It supports longer distances for 10-Gigabit Ethernet

34. Which CAT cable is recommended for a network that requires speeds of up to 1 Gbps?

 A. Cat 3

 B. Cat 5e

 C. Cat 6

 D. Cat 7

Answer: B. Cat 5e

35. What is the maximum speed supported by Cat 8 cable?

 A. 10 Gbps

 B. 25 Gbps

 C. 40 Gbps

 D. 100 Gbps

Answer: C. 40 Gbps

Questions Based on Examples from the Document

 36. In the example of a small home network, what is the role of the computer connected to
the printer?

 A. Web server

 B. Print server

 C. File server

 D. Mail server

Answer: B. Print server

37. In the example of accessing a YouTube video, what is the role of the video storage server?

 A. To store and share Web pages

 B. To store and stream video content

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To store and stream video content

38. In the example of a crossover cable, what is its primary purpose?

 A. To connect a computer to a switch

 B. To connect two computers directly

 C. To connect a computer to a router

 D. To connect a computer to a printer

Answer: B. To connect two computers directly

39. In the example of Ethernet over Power, what is the primary advantage of using this
technology?

 A. It is faster than Gigabit Ethernet

 B. It uses existing electrical wiring for network connectivity

 C. It is cheaper than UTP cables

 D. It supports longer distances than fiber optic cables

Answer: B. It uses existing electrical wiring for network connectivity

40. In the example of a star bus topology, what is the primary function of the central box
(switch)?
  A. To store data

 B. To manage email services

 C. To connect all devices and manage network traffic

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: C. To connect all devices and manage network traffic

41. In the example of a telecommunications room, what is the primary purpose of an

equipment rack?

 A. To store data

 B. To organize and protect network hardware

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To organize and protect network hardware

42. In the example of a work area, what is the primary purpose of a wall outlet?

 A. To house network switches

 B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

 C. To manage network traffic

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

43. In the example of a patch panel, what is the primary advantage of using one?

 A. To reduce the cost of network installation

 B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

44. In the example of a cable tester, what is its primary purpose?

 A. To measure network speed

 B. To verify the integrity of network cables

  C. To organize patch panels

 D. To manage network traffic

Answer: B. To verify the integrity of network cables

45. In the example of a MAC address, how is it typically represented?

 A. As a 12-digit hexadecimal number

 B. As a 24-digit binary number

 C. As a 48-digit decimal number

 D. As a 64-digit hexadecimal number

Answer: A. As a 12-digit hexadecimal number

Additional Questions Based on the Document

46. What is the primary purpose of a MAC address in a network?

 A. To identify a device on the network

 B. To encrypt data

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To identify a device on the network

47. What is the primary function of a hub in a network?

 A. To send data only to the intended recipient

 B. To repeat signals to all connected devices

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To repeat signals to all connected devices

48. What is the primary disadvantage of using a hub in a network?

 A. It is more expensive than a switch

 B. It sends data to all devices, causing network congestion

 C. It cannot connect to the Internet

 D. It is slower than a router

Answer: B. It sends data to all devices, causing network congestion

 49. What is the primary advantage of using a switch over a hub in a network?

 A. It is cheaper

 B. It sends data only to the intended recipient

 C. It is easier to install

 D. It uses less power

Answer: B. It sends data only to the intended recipient

50. What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

51. What is the primary purpose of a broadcast frame in a network?

 A. To send data to a specific device

 B. To send data to all devices in a LAN

 C. To encrypt data

 D. To manage email services

Answer: B. To send data to all devices in a LAN

52. What is the primary purpose of a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) in a network frame?

 A. To encrypt data

 B. To verify data integrity

 C. To compress data

 D. To route data to the correct destination

Answer: B. To verify data integrity

53. What is the primary purpose of a patch cable in a network?

 A. To connect devices over long distances

  B. To connect devices within a short distance

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To connect devices within a short distance

54. What is the primary purpose of a punchdown tool in a network?

 A. To crimp RJ-45 connectors

 B. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block

 C. To test network cables

 D. To organize patch panels

Answer: B. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block

55. What is the primary purpose of a cable tester in a network?

 A. To measure network speed

 B. To verify the integrity of network cables

 C. To organize patch panels

 D. To manage network traffic

Answer: B. To verify the integrity of network cables

56. What is the primary purpose of a work area in a structured cabling system?

 A. To house network switches

 B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

 C. To manage network traffic

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

57. What is the primary purpose of a telecommunications room in a network?

 A. To house network switches and patch panels

 B. To manage email services

 C. To provide Internet connectivity

 D. To store data
Answer: A. To house network switches and patch panels

58. What is the primary purpose of horizontal cabling in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

59. What is the primary purpose of a patch panel in a network?

 A. To connect devices over long distances

 B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

60. What is the primary purpose of a crossover cable in a network?

 A. To connect a computer to a switch

 B. To connect two computers directly

 C. To connect a computer to a router

 D. To connect a computer to a printer

Answer: B. To connect two computers directly

61. What is the primary purpose of a crimper in a network?

 A. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block

 B. To attach an RJ-45 connector to a UTP cable

 C. To test network cables

 D. To organize patch panels

Answer: B. To attach an RJ-45 connector to a UTP cable

62. What is the primary purpose of a boot on a patch cable?

  A. To protect the RJ-45 connector

 B. To organize patch panels

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To protect the RJ-45 connector

63. What is the primary purpose of a wall outlet in a work area?

 A. To house network switches

 B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

 C. To manage network traffic

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

64. What is the primary purpose of a router in a WAN?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

65. What is the primary purpose of a broadcast domain in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

66. What is the primary purpose of a switch in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

  D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

67. What is the primary purpose of a NIC in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

68. What is the primary purpose of a frame in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To transmit data between devices

Answer: D. To transmit data between devices

69. What is the primary purpose of a MAC address in a network?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To identify a device on the network

Answer: D. To identify a device on the network

70. What is the primary purpose of a CRC in a network frame?

 A. To connect devices within a LAN

 B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

 C. To manage printer sharing

 D. To verify data integrity

Answer: D. To verify data integrity

71. What is the maximum distance supported by multimode fiber optic cable?
 o A. 100 meters

o B. 500 meters

o C. 2 kilometers

o D. 10 kilometers

Answer: C. 2 kilometers

72. Which of the following connectors is used for fiber optic cabling?

o A. RJ-45

o B. BNC

o C. ST

o D. F-type

Answer: C. ST

73. What is the primary purpose of a 110 punchdown block in a network?

o A. To connect fiber optic cables

o B. To secure UTP connections in a patch panel

o C. To test network cables

o D. To organize patch panels

Answer: B. To secure UTP connections in a patch panel

74. What is the primary advantage of using single-mode fiber over multimode fiber?

o A. It is cheaper

o B. It supports longer distances and higher speeds

o C. It is easier to install

o D. It uses RJ-45 connectors

Answer: B. It supports longer distances and higher speeds

75. What is the primary purpose of a router in a network?

o A. To connect devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

 o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

76. What is the primary purpose of a broadcast domain in a network?

o A. To connect devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

77. What is the primary purpose of a switch in a network?

o A. To connect devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

78. What is the primary purpose of a NIC in a network?

o A. To connect devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

o D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

79. What is the primary purpose of a frame in a network?

o A. To connect devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

o D. To transmit data between devices

Answer: D. To transmit data between devices

 80. What is the primary purpose of a MAC address in a network?

o A. To connect devices within a LAN

o B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

o C. To manage printer sharing

o D. To identify a device on the network

Answer: D. To identify a device on the network

81. What is the role of a local host in a network?

 A. To store data for other devices

 B. To request and access resources from remote hosts

 C. To manage network traffic

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To request and access resources from remote hosts

82. What is the role of a remote host in a network?

 A. To store and share resources with local hosts

 B. To manage network traffic

 C. To provide Internet connectivity

 D. To encrypt data

Answer: A. To store and share resources with local hosts

83. Which of the following is an example of a remote host?

 A. A smartphone

 B. A Web server

 C. A local printer

 D. A router

Answer: B. A Web server

84. What is the primary role of a Web server in a network?

 A. To store and share Web page files

 B. To manage printer sharing

 C. To handle email services

  D. To provide video streaming

Answer: A. To store and share Web page files

85. Which of the following is an example of a Web server program?

 A. Microsoft Word

 B. Apache HTTP Server

 C. Google Chrome

 D. Mozilla Firefox

Answer: B. Apache HTTP Server

Section: Network Technologies and Ethernet

86. What is the primary purpose of a Network Interface Controller (NIC)?

 A. To store data

 B. To break files into smaller data units for transmission

 C. To manage email services

 D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To break files into smaller data units for transmission

87. What is the unique identifier built into every NIC?

 A. IP address

 B. MAC address

 C. Subnet mask

 D. DNS address

Answer: B. MAC address

88. How many bits are in a MAC address?

 A. 24

 B. 36

 C. 48

 D. 64

Answer: C. 48
 89. What is the primary purpose of a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) in a network frame?

 A. To encrypt data

 B. To verify data integrity

 C. To compress data

 D. To route data to the correct destination

Answer: B. To verify data integrity

90. Which of the following is the most common network technology used today?

 A. Token Ring

 B. Ethernet

 C. FDDI

 D. ATM

Answer: B. Ethernet

Section: Ethernet Flavors and Speeds

91. What is the maximum speed of a 10BaseT network?

 A. 10 Mbps

 B. 100 Mbps

 C. 1000 Mbps

 D. 10 Gbps

Answer: A. 10 Mbps

92. What is the maximum speed of a 100BaseT network?

 A. 10 Mbps

 B. 100 Mbps

 C. 1000 Mbps

 D. 10 Gbps

Answer: B. 100 Mbps

93. What is the maximum speed of a 1000BaseT network?

  A. 10 Mbps

 B. 100 Mbps

 C. 1000 Mbps

 D. 10 Gbps

Answer: C. 1000 Mbps

94. What is the maximum speed of a 10GBaseT network?

 A. 10 Mbps

 B. 100 Mbps

 C. 1000 Mbps

 D. 10 Gbps

Answer: D. 10 Gbps

95. Which Ethernet flavor is commonly used for server-to-server connections?

 A. 10BaseT

 B. 100BaseT

 C. 1000BaseT

 D. 10GBaseT

Answer: D. 10GBaseT

Section: Cable Types and Connectors

96. What type of cable is used in 10/100/1000BaseT networks?

 A. Coaxial

 B. Fiber optic

 C. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

 D. Shielded twisted pair (STP)

Answer: C. Unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

97. What is the maximum length of an Ethernet segment using UTP cable?

 A. 50 meters

 B. 100 meters
  C. 200 meters

 D. 500 meters

Answer: B. 100 meters

98. Which of the following connectors is used for UTP cabling?

 A. RJ-11

 B. RJ-45

 C. ST

 D. BNC

Answer: B. RJ-45

99. Which of the following connectors is used for fiber optic cabling?

 A. RJ-45

 B. BNC

 C. ST

 D. F-type

Answer: C. ST

100. Which of the following connectors is used for coaxial cabling?

- A. RJ-45
- B. BNC
- C. ST
- D. LC

Answer: B. BNC

Section: Network Topologies

101. Which of the following is an example of a hybrid topology?

- A. Bus
- B. Ring
- C. Star
- D. Star bus

Answer: D. Star bus

 102. What is the primary advantage of a star topology?
- A. It is cheaper
- B. It is easier to install
- C. It is more reliable (a single cable failure doesn’t bring down the network)
- D. It supports longer distances

Answer: C. It is more reliable (a single cable failure doesn’t bring down the network)

103. What is the primary disadvantage of a bus topology?

- A. It is more expensive
- B. A single cable failure can bring down the entire network
- C. It is harder to install
- D. It supports shorter distances

Answer: B. A single cable failure can bring down the entire network

Section: Structured Cabling

104. What is the primary purpose of a patch panel in a network?

- A. To connect devices over long distances
- B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling
- C. To manage email services
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To organize and protect horizontal cabling

105. What is the primary purpose of a punchdown tool in a network?

- A. To crimp RJ-45 connectors
- B. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block
- C. To test network cables
- D. To organize patch panels

Answer: B. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block

106. What is the primary purpose of a cable tester in a network?

- A. To measure network speed
- B. To verify the integrity of network cables
 - C. To organize patch panels
- D. To manage network traffic

Answer: B. To verify the integrity of network cables

107. What is the primary purpose of a work area in a structured cabling system?
- A. To house network switches
- B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling
- C. To manage network traffic
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

108. What is the primary purpose of a telecommunications room in a network?

- A. To house network switches and patch panels
- B. To manage email services
- C. To provide Internet connectivity
- D. To store data

Answer: A. To house network switches and patch panels

109. What is the primary purpose of horizontal cabling in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

110. What is the primary purpose of a crossover cable in a network?

- A. To connect a computer to a switch
- B. To connect two computers directly
- C. To connect a computer to a router
- D. To connect a computer to a printer

Answer: B. To connect two computers directly

Section: Fiber Optic Cabling

111. What is the primary advantage of using fiber optic cable over UTP?
- A. It is cheaper
- B. It is easier to install
- C. It is immune to electrical interference
- D. It uses RJ-45 connectors

Answer: C. It is immune to electrical interference

112. What is the maximum distance supported by multimode fiber optic cable?
- A. 100 meters
- B. 500 meters
- C. 2 kilometers
- D. 10 kilometers

Answer: C. 2 kilometers

113. What is the primary advantage of using single-mode fiber over multimode fiber?
- A. It is cheaper
- B. It supports longer distances and higher speeds
- C. It is easier to install
- D. It uses RJ-45 connectors

Answer: B. It supports longer distances and higher speeds

114. Which of the following connectors is used for fiber optic cabling?
- A. RJ-45
- B. BNC
- C. ST
- D. F-type

Answer: C. ST

115. What is the primary purpose of a fiber optic switch in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide Internet connectivity
Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

Section: Coaxial Cabling

116. Which of the following is an example of a coaxial cable?

- A. RG-59
- B. Cat 5e
- C. STP
- D. UTP

Answer: A. RG-59

117. What is the primary purpose of a coaxial cable in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: D. To provide Internet connectivity

118. Which of the following connectors is used for coaxial cabling?

- A. RJ-45
- B. BNC
- C. ST
- D. LC

Answer: B. BNC

119. What is the primary disadvantage of using splitters with coaxial cable?
- A. It increases the cost of the network
- B. It reduces signal quality and lowers network speed
- C. It makes the network harder to install
- D. It increases the distance supported by the cable

Answer: B. It reduces signal quality and lowers network speed

 120. Which of the following is an example of a coaxial cable used for cable television?
- A. RG-59
- B. Cat 5e
- C. STP
- D. UTP

Answer: A. RG-59

Section: Plenum vs. PVC Cabling

121. What is the primary advantage of using plenum-grade cable in a network?

- A. It is cheaper
- B. It is easier to install
- C. It is fire-retardant
- D. It supports higher speeds

Answer: C. It is fire-retardant

122. What is the primary disadvantage of using PVC cable in a network?

- A. It is more expensive
- B. It produces noxious fumes when burned
- C. It is harder to install
- D. It supports shorter distances

Answer: B. It produces noxious fumes when burned

123. What is the primary purpose of plenum-grade cable in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide fire safety in plenum spaces

Answer: D. To provide fire safety in plenum spaces

124. What is the primary purpose of PVC cable in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide Internet connectivity
Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

125. What is the primary disadvantage of using plenum-grade cable in a network?

- A. It is more expensive
- B. It is harder to install
- C. It supports shorter distances
- D. It produces noxious fumes when burned

Answer: A. It is more expensive

Section: Network Troubleshooting

126. What is the primary purpose of a cable tester in a network?

- A. To measure network speed
- B. To verify the integrity of network cables
- C. To organize patch panels
- D. To manage network traffic

Answer: B. To verify the integrity of network cables

127. What is the primary purpose of a crimper in a network?

- A. To secure UTP connections to a punchdown block
- B. To attach an RJ-45 connector to a UTP cable
- C. To test network cables
- D. To organize patch panels

Answer: B. To attach an RJ-45 connector to a UTP cable

128. What is the primary purpose of a boot on a patch cable?

- A. To protect the RJ-45 connector
- B. To organize patch panels
- C. To manage email services
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To protect the RJ-45 connector

 129. What is the primary purpose of a wall outlet in a work area?
- A. To house network switches
- B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling
- C. To manage network traffic
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To provide a termination point for horizontal cabling

130. What is the primary purpose of a router in a WAN?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN

Section: Network Roles

131. What is the primary role of a client in a network?

- A. To store data for other devices
- B. To request and access resources from servers
- C. To manage network traffic
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: B. To request and access resources from servers

132. What is the primary role of a server in a network?

- A. To store and share resources with clients
- B. To manage network traffic
- C. To provide Internet connectivity
- D. To encrypt data

Answer: A. To store and share resources with clients

133. What is the primary role of a host in a network?

- A. To store data for other devices
- B. To request and access resources from servers
- C. To manage network traffic
- D. To provide Internet connectivity
Answer: B. To request and access resources from servers

134. What is the primary role of a Web server in a network?

- A. To store and share Web page files
- B. To manage printer sharing
- C. To handle email services
- D. To provide video streaming

Answer: A. To store and share Web page files

135. What is the primary role of a print server in a network?

- A. To store and share Web page files
- B. To manage printer sharing
- C. To handle email services
- D. To provide video streaming

Answer: B. To manage printer sharing

Section: Historical/Conceptual

136. What is the primary purpose of Ethernet in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To provide Internet connectivity

Answer: A. To connect devices within a LAN

137. What is the primary purpose of a MAC address in a network?

- A. To connect devices within a LAN
- B. To connect multiple LANs into a WAN
- C. To manage printer sharing
- D. To identify a device on the network

Answer: D. To identify a device on the network