Exam 3: Networks

Which of the following is an example of a DCE?​

________ is the term for transmission capacity of a communication channel.​

The organization that supervises Internet addressing is ARPANET.​

Which type of protocol provides a way to transfer files from one computer to another over any TCP/IP network, such as a LAN or the Internet.​

__________ specify how shared files can be used.​

The organization that supervises Internet addressing is ___________.​

File sharing poses no real security risks.​

Which type of network topology allows for redundant paths between devices that can be used to bypass failed devices?​

Dropbox is an example of a file hosting service.​

DSL is an example of what type of Internet access?​

Networks can be classified according to their size and geographic scope.​

__________ uses 32-bit addresses to uniquely identify devices connected to the Internet.​

Networks that form the Internet are maintained by who?​

Which type of network cover a large geographical area and usually consists of several smaller networks, which might use different computer platforms and network technologies.​

Which type of network topology connects multiple devices to a central device?​

DHCP assigns an IP address to a device and links it to the device's _______ address.​

The most widespread wireless channels for communication networks are microwaves and RF signals.​

The circuitry that enables a device to access a LAN is called a(n) ________.​

When interference affects a wireless signal, data must be re-transmitted.​

On a network, which protocol is responsible for dividing files into chunks, adding headers containing information for reassembling packets in their original order, and error checking?​