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| __________ is a dynamic protocol that uses distance-vector routing algorithms to decipher which route to send data packets. |
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| Routing Information Protocol (RIP) |
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| __________ is a link-state protocol that monitors the network for routers that have a change in their link-state, meaning whether they were turned off or on or restarted. |
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| Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) |
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| __________ refers to the networks ability to use maximum bandwidth while reducing latency, error rates, and downtime. |
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| Most networks are __________, which means that the network supports telephone, video, and data communications on a single network. |
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| The maximum throughput of a T1 line. |
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1.544 Mbps
But only 1.536 Mbps of that is available for data |
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| The maximum throughput of a T3 line. |
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| ________ is a digital technology developed to combat the limitations of PSTN. Users can send data, talk on the phone, and fax simultaneously from one line. |
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| Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) |
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| __________ is a standard for transmitting data on optical fiber cables at a rate of around 100 Mbps. |
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| Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI) |
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| _________ is a family of technologies that provide data transmissions over local telephone networks. |
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| Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL) |
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You have been hired as an administrator to install several routing protocols to a group of routers. Which one of the following is not an example of a dynamic routing protocol?
A. RIP
B. IGRP
C. RRAS
D. OSPF |
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| C. RRAS (Routing and Remote Access Services) |
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A small business wants to ensure that its DSL Internet connection uploads and downloads the same amount of information per second. Which type of DSL should be installed?
A. xDSL
B. ADSL
C. SDSL
D. DSL Lite |
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Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic of X.25?
Select one:
A. X.25 is a synchronous, digital transmission.
B. X.25 features full error and flow control.
C. X.25 is considered legacy technology, which has been replaced by less complex and faster technologies.
D. All of the above. |
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X.25 and Frame Relay are examples of what type of WAN technology?
Select one:
A. circuit switching
B. connection switching
C. packet switching
D. network switching |
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Which part of the network is the point at which the responsibility of the administrator ends and the telecommunications provider’s responsibility begins?
Select one:
A. last mile
B. demarc
C. router array
D. PAD interface |
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| __________ is used to send packets from one network to another network. |
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