Networking & Programming Exam

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Question 13.33 pts
A topology can be either a physical topology, which is concerned with how the data flows, or a logical
topology, where the concern is how the computers and cables are attached.

True
False
Question 23.33 pts
In network communication TCP is considered the unreliable protocol.

True
False
Question 33.33 pts
Which of the following is not a network protocol?

FTP
HTTP
POP3
SAM
Question 43.33 pts
Which of the following physical topologies has the most connections, and uses the most
cable, making it impractical for a LAN?

Bus
Star
Ring
Mesh
Question 53.33 pts
Which of the following standard organization is responsible for standards governing computers and
electronics?

IEEE
TIA
 ANSI
ISO
Question 63.33 pts
What is the maximum data rate for the IEEE 802.11g standard?

6Mbps
11Mbps
22Mbps
54Mbps
Question 73.33 pts
What is the frequency range of the IEEE 802.11a standard?

2.4Gbps
5Gbps
2.4GHz
5GHz
uestion 83.33 pts
In what type of network are all computers considered equals and they do not share any central
authority?

Peer-to-peer
Client-server
Physical topology
None of the above
Question 93.33 pts
What is the maximum data rate for the IEEE 802.11a standard?

6Mbps
11Mbps
22Mbps
54Mbps
Question 103.33 pts
The binary number 10101010 is equivalent to the binary number __________?

85
204
51
170
Question 113.33 pts
Which of the following was the topology where in its original implementation a vampire tap was used
to attach the computer to the central cable?

Mesh
Star
Ring
Bus
Question 123.33 pts
The man most associated with creation of Ethernet is?

Vint Cerf
Bob Khan
Robert Metcalfe
Jon Postel
Question 133.33 pts
According to the Bill Hammack the EngineerGuy light travels down a fiber optic cable by a process
known as?

Total Internal Reflection

Partial External Reflection
Total Internal Refraction
Partial External Refraction
Question 143.33 pts
Which of the following is a concern when using peer-to-peer networks?

Where to place the server

Whose computer is least busy and can act as the server
The security associated with such a network
Having enough peers to support creating such a network
Question 153.33 pts
A student graduating from Hillsborough Community College with an AS degree in Network
Administration can continue their education at a number of Florida's four year universities and
colleges due to articulation agreements between two and four year colleges and universities.

True
False
Question 163.33 pts
John Von Neumann is best known for inventing the ____________.
 bit.
byte.
memory regeneration unit.
stored program concept.
Question 173.33 pts
Procedural programming predates object-oriented programming.

True
False
Question 183.33 pts
According to the ACM's Software Engineering Code of Ethics and Professional Practice, "Software
engineers shall act consistently with the public interest."

True
False
Question 193.33 pts
Why is the SDLC cyclical?

Because cyclical is another word for program.

So that it will stop as soon as a program has been developed.
To prevent miscommunication.
Because developers usually begin working on the next version of a program as soon as the
current one is finished.
Question 203.33 pts
Which logic structure would be most appropriate when writing a program to bake a cake (for
example: measure flour, add eggs, mix, bake)?

sequence
decision
iteration
Question 213.33 pts
An algorithm is _________________.

a type of input device

a means to avoid problem solving
a step-by-step procedure for solving a problem
an ancestor of modern programming languages
Question 223.33 pts
Why is source code called source code?
 Because it was invented by William Source.
Because "source" is an acronym.
Nobody knows why.
Because it refers to the origin, or beginning, of a program.
Question 233.33 pts
Which is true of the iteration structure?

steps cannot be repeated

steps can be repeated
looping is not very powerful
loops can only execute a few times at most
Question 243.33 pts
Which is not true of open source software?

people can download the source code

people can prevent others from downloading the source
people can modify the source code
people can redistribute the source code
Question 253.33 pts
Which is an example of systems software?

Flappy Bird
Firefox
Access
Unix
Question 263.33 pts
"Open source" essentially means that the software is free.

True
False
Question 273.33 pts
In both procedural programming and object-oriented programming the programmer approaches the
problem in essentially the same way.

True
False
Question 283.33 pts
Although the first electronic digital computers were very large, it was still fairly easy to reconfigure
them to run different programs.
 True
False
Question 293.33 pts
Which logic structure would be most appropriate when writing a program to help with avoiding a
traffic jam? (for example: if traffic jam ahead then take alternate route)

sequence
decision
iteration

Question 303.33 pts

In which decade was the first electronic digital computer created?

1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s