Exam 11: Data Network Connectivity

A(n) ____________________ is a combination of networking and software hardware that connects two dissimilar kinds of networks.

Network interface cards are also known as network adapters.

____________________ refers to the process of dialing in to a network's private or public access server to gain remote access to the network.

What term is used to describe a method of gauging the rate at which two modems can exchange data?

Which of the following is an access node that performs functions at all layers of the OSI model?

The term synchronous refers to a communications method in which data being transmitted and received by nodes does not have to conform to any predetermined timing schemes. _________________________

A combination of networking hardware and software that connects two dissimilar kinds of networks, is known as:

The temporary storage of data in a buffer is known as ____________________.

Does the term pair gain refer to a device that connects an optical line with a line that uses electrical signaling?

____________________ separates flow control information from the data being sent.

In dynamic routing, does the network administrator manually program a router to use specific paths between nodes?

The consolidation of multiple telephone circuits through multiplexing techniques is referred as ____________________.

Which of the following is a term used in networking to describe each trip data takes from one connectivity device to another?

Which of the following repeats signals and connects multiple nodes in a star-ring hybrid physical topology?

____________________ is a technique for delivering digital signals to a high volume of LEC subscribers over a combination of new and old local loop infrastructure.

Does the term bus refer to a type of circuit used by a computer's system board to transmit data to components?

In the field of telecommunications, the local loop is also known as the intelligent hub. _________________________

Which of the following is a dial-in server?

The consolidation of multiple telephone circuits through multiplexing techniques is referred to as:

The term ____________________ refers to a connectivity device that operates at the Data Link layer of the OSI model and reads header information to forward packets according to their MAC addresses.