Networking Practices (CH 18)
Information Systems 106 with Vanlear at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
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By: Tammy Shields
Textbook:
A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC
Created: 2011-04-25
Size: 30 flashcards
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Give two popular examples of broadband technology.
Cable Modem
DSL Modem
Which type of broadband connection does Windows assume, on-demand or always-up?
Always-up
What is the purpose of DSL filters on phone jacks in your home?
Reduces Interference
Which type profile that Vista assigns to a network connection offers the least security?
Domain profile
What is the speed in bits per second of a 1000BaseT Ethernet network?
1 gbps
What is the maximum length of an Ethernet cable on a 100Base T network?
328 ft
What is the first confirguration change you should make when you first install a router?
Reset the password
How is a DHCP reservation on a router used?
Assigns the same IP address to a computer each time it connects to a network
Which command is used to find the DNS server's information about a domain name?
Nslookup
Which command is used to find the host name of a computer when you know its IP address?
Reverse Nslookup
Which command can give you the hop count from your computer to another?
Tracert
Which editions of Windows can be used to serve up Remote Desktop?
Vista Business
Vista Ultimate
XP Professional
Which is the easiest way to initiate a Remote Assistance session?
User saves an invitation file and sends the file to a tech in an email, chat, or shared folder
What is the listening port for Windows Remote Desktop?
Port 3389
Which tool, Romote Desktop or Remote Assistance, allows you to set up a chat session with the user?
Remote Assistance
In what folder is a log of a Remote Assistance session kept?
C:\Users\username\Documents\Remote Assistance
How can you physically tell if a network card is not working?
Indicator lights
To know if Windows recognizes a NIC without errors, which tool do you use?
Device Manager
What is the full command line to use Ipconfig to release the current IP address?
Ipconfig /release
What is the full command line for the loopback address test?
ping 127.0.0.1
What key do you press to refresh the Network window?
F5
What command can tell you if two computers on the same network have the same computer name?
Net view \\computername
What command list the shared resources on a remote computer on the network?
Net view \\computername
Which type of Net command can be used to map a network drive?
Net use z:\\computername\folder
Which command tests for connectivity between two computers?
ping
List the steps to recycle the connection to an ISP when using a cable modem and router.
Turn cable/DSL modem off, turn off router
Turn cable/DSL modem back on, turn back on the router
Release and renew the ip address and try to browse
If you want to allow an exception in Windows firewall through a certain port, but the port or program is not listed under the Exceptions tab, what can you do?
add the port to the exceptions list
When a ISP gives a user the two mail server addresses, smtp.myISP.net and pop.myISP.net, which address should be used for incoming mail and which should be used for outgoing mail?
SMTP: outgoing mail
POP: incoming mail
What device is required so that you can connect a regular telephone to a VoIP network?
ATA-Analog Telephone Adapter
About this deck
By: Tammy Shields
Textbook: A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PC
Created: 2011-04-25
Size: 30 flashcards
Views: 263
Textbook:
A+ Guide to Managing & Maintaining Your PCCreated: 2011-04-25
Size: 30 flashcards
Views: 263
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