Exam 1: Networking: an Overview

Which of the following attaches a network node to the communications media?

What four network properties enable you to distinguish one type of network from another?

Which of the following are properties of a mesh topology? (Choose all that apply.)

Match each term with the correct statement below -links multiple LANs within a large city or metropolitan region.

The logical path followed by network packets or frames may not fully match the physical layout.

Define and describe a NIC.

A ____ consists of interconnected computers,printers,and other computer equipment in close physical proximity.

Which of the following is NOT a common method of network communication?

Describe the star topology and its advantages and disadvantages.

A ____ specifies how networked data is formatted into discrete units,such as packets or frames.

Describe the star-ring topology.

A network ____ has two components: the physical layout of network cables,and devices and the logical path followed by the network packets or frames.

Which of the following is an example of a wireless PAN technology?

A VPN,is another type of network,like LAN or WAN,and means Virtual Personal Network and is mostly used for short range communications.

The term "____" refers to built-in protection against equipment or communications failure.

Define a computer network and describe some of its advantages.

A(n)______________________________ is a private network that functions like a tunnel through a larger network.

____ used for protecting a network may be created using routers.

Match each term with the correct statement below -attaches network nodes to the communication media.

Which of the following allows you to configure Windows 7 as a host that allows client computers to access the Internet.