01-01 Networking Today - Terms

Question 1

any computer connected to a network that participates in network communication

Answer 1

host

Question 2

computers with software that allows them to provide information to other many other devices on a network

Answer 2

servers

Question 3

computers that have software for requesting and displaying the information provided by servers

Answer 3

clients

Question 4

computers with software for requesting and displaying the information provided by servers

Answer 4

clients

Question 5

a network in which member devices work as both clients and servers

Answer 5

peer-to-peer network

Question 6

What are four advantages of peer-to-peer networks?

Answer 6

1. Easy to set up
2. Less complex
3. Lower cost
4. Used for simple tasks

Question 7

What are four disadvantages of peer-to-peer networks?

Answer 7

1. no centralized administration
2. not as secure
3. not scalable
4. don’t perform as well

Question 8

devices that are either the <i>source</i> or the <i>destination</i> of a transmitted message

Answer 8

end devices

Question 9

devices that connect individual end devices to a network

Answer 9

intermediary devices

Question 10

List three of the main functions of intermediary devices

Answer 10

1. regenerate/retransmit communication signals
2. maintain information about available pathways
3. notify other devices about errors or comms failures
4. direct data along alternate pathways when links fail
5. classify and direct messages according to priority
6. permit/deny the flow of data, based on security settings

Question 11

physically connects an end device to a network

Answer 11

network interface card

Question 12

a connector or outlet on a networking device where a medium connects to an end device or another networking device

Answer 12

physical port

Question 13

a specialized port on a networking device the connects to a network

Answer 13

interface

Question 14

a type of topology diagram that illustrates the physical locations of intermediary devices and cable illustrations

Answer 14

physical topology

Question 15

a type of topology diagram that illustrates the devices, ports, and addressing scheme of a network; describes which end devices are plugged into which intermediary devices and the media being used

Answer 15

logical topology

Question 16

a type of network capable of carrying multiple services, voice, data, and video, over one network

Answer 16

converged network

Question 17

List four characteristics of network reliability

Answer 17

1. fault tolerance
2. scalability
3. QoS
4. security

Question 18

a network that limits the number of devices affected by a failure is said to be <BLANK></BLANK>

Answer 18

fault-tolerant

Question 19

this condition occurs when the demand for bandwidth exceeds the amount available

Answer 19

congestion

Question 20

the primary mechanism for managing congestion and ensuring reliable delivery of content to all users

Answer 20

QoS

Question 21

Identify the class of cloud:

“Intended for a single entity, such as a government. Can be set up using the organization’s private network, although this can be expensive to build and maintain. Can be managed by an outside entity with strict access security.”

Answer 21

private cloud

Question 22

Identify the class of cloud:

“Applications and services within this cloud type are made available to the general population. Service may be free or pay-per-use. Uses the internet to provide services.”

Answer 22

public cloud

Question 23

Identify the class of cloud:

“Made up of two or more clouds, where each part remains a distinct object, but the parts are connected using a single architecture. Individual users have degrees of access to various services based on user access rights.”

Answer 23

hybrid cloud

Question 24

Identify the class of cloud:

“Created for exclusive use by specific entities or organizations. Functional needs are customized for a group of users. Used by multiple organizations that have similar needs and concerns.”

Answer 24

community cloud