Exam 1: Introducing Networks

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What are the responsibilities of the OSI model Data Link layer?

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The layer just above the Physical layer on the OSI protocol stack is the Data Link layer. This layer has several responsibilities:
• NIC software functions, including the identification of the source and destination nodes via their physical addresses (Media Access Control addresses)
• Definition of how data is packaged for transport in smaller units known as frames
• Error notification,

Each layer in a protocol stack may add a(n) ____ to the data as it is passed down the layers.

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What are the responsibilities of the OSI model Physical layer?

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Layer 1 in the OSI model is the Physical layer. It has the following responsibilities:
• Definition of the physical characteristics of the network hardware, including cable and connectors
• Representation of binary digits as voltages (encoding)
• Transmission of signals on the wire,

What are the functions of the Network layer of the OSI model?

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A(n) ____, which is also known as a header or a trailer, is specific information that is sent from one layer on the source computer to the same layer on the destination computer.

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Data sent by a connectionless transport is called a ____.

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Because the MAC address is added during the manufacturing process, it is a permanent marking. For this reason, the address is also known as a ____.

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Peer communication allows error checking to occur on two separate layers simultaneously.

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devices that boost the network signal
Repeaters
a wireless transmission media
Peer-to-peer network
term that describes all the physical components of a network
Infrared
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devices that boost the network signal
Repeaters
a wireless transmission media
Peer-to-peer network
term that describes all the physical components of a network
Infrared
a defined method for communicating between systems
NOS
when every computer on a network acts as both a client and a server
Networking hardware
the programs used to run a network
OSI model
developed as an industry standard for companies to use when developing network hardware and software to ensure complete compatibility
EMI
frequently caused by nearby motors or fluorescent lighting
Protocol
allows communication, security, and distribution of data, files, and applications over a network
Networking software
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Describe various types of servers in a network.

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The ____ sublayer of the Data Link layer defines how data is packaged for the network.

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____ protocols, such as TCP, require an acknowledgment (ACK) of the receipt of data packets.

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A(n) ____________________ is a network that uses a public communications infrastructure to facilitate private communication between a company LAN and remote employees.

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The OSI model ____ layer defines the mechanical, electrical, and procedural events that occur during the physical transmission of electronic signals on the wire.

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What are the services provided by the Session layer of the OSI model?

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What are the responsibilities of the Transport layer of the OSI model?

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The part of the company's network that allows access to employees is called the ____, which is completely separate from the Internet.

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In a client/server network, the ____________________ host the resources for the clients to use and provide security.

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The seven layers of the OSI reference model communicate with one another via ____ communication.

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What are the responsibilities of the Presentation layer of the OSI model?

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