1.6 Windows Networking

Question 1

Where does a fiber cable connect to in a PC?

Answer 1

Network interface card

Question 2

What connectors do copper connections use?

Answer 2

Cat 5/6/7/8 using a UTP or STP cable

Question 3

Where would you most commonly see a WWAN connection?

Answer 3

Cellular modem or hotspot

Question 4

Explain throttling.

Answer 4

ISP deliberately slowing down the connection speed for high-bandwidth activities.

Question 5

Explain VPNs.

Answer 5

Connect one private network to another over a public network.

Question 6

Give the four basic information pieces needed to configure a network client.

Answer 6

• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Gateway
• DNS server

Question 7

What is the main difference between workgroups and domains?

Answer 7

Workgroups have no server, whereas domains do

Question 8

Give an overview of a workgroup

Answer 8

• No main computer in control
• One network
• 15-20 computers

Question 9

Give an overview of a domain

Answer 9

• One or more computers acting as a server
• Hundreds or thousands of computers
• Connect to network from anywhere