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15 Cards in this Set
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A wave's ________________ is a measure of its strength at any given point in time.
1. amplitude 2. latency 3. wavelength 4. attenuation |
1. amplitude
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A(n) ________________ is a distinct communication path between nodes.
1. channel 2. conduit 3. amplifier 4. plenum |
1. channel
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The most common way to measure latency on data networks is by calculating a packet's _________________________.
1. bend radius 2. round trip time 3. modulation 4. fault tolerance |
2. round trip time
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A(n) ____________________ issues and receives wireless signals with equal strength and clarity in all directions.
1. plenum 2. subchannel 3. single-mode fiber 4. omni-directional antenna |
4. omni-directional antenna
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A(n) ___________________ is a device that accepts wireless signals from multiple nodes and retransmits them to the rest of the network.
1. diffraction 2. media converter 3. link segment 4. access point |
4. access point
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True or false? A noisy circuit spends more time compensating for the noise, and therefore has fewer resources available for transmitting data.
1. True 2. False |
1. True
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True or false? A populated segment is a part of a network that connects two network devices, such as hubs.
1. True 2. False |
2. False
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True or false? 100BASE-FX requires multimode fiber containing at least two strands of fiber.
1. True 2. False |
1. True
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True or false? Backbone wiring provides interconnection between telecommunications closets, equipment rooms, and entrance facilities.
1. True 2. False |
1. True
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True or false? Multiplexing is the diffusion, or the reflection in multiple directions, of a signal.
1. True 2. False |
2. False
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The distance between corresponding points on a wave's cycle is called its _____________.
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wavelength
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____________________ is a term used by network professionals to describe the non-data information that must accompany data in order for a signal to be properly routed and interpreted by the network.
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Overhead
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____________________ occurs when a signal traveling on one wire or cable infringes on the signal traveling over an adjacent wire or cable.
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Crosstalk
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____________________ cable consists of twisted wire pairs that are not only individually insulated, but also surrounded by a shielding made of a metallic substance, such as foil.
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Shielded twisted-pair, STP manual
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____________________ is the capacity for a component or system to continue functioning despite damage or partial malfunction.
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Fault tolerance
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