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12: Networking Flashcards

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1
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to enable a device to access any type of network they will need a …….

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network interface card (NIC)

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what are the two main types of networks

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  • local area network (LAN)
  • wide area network (WAN)
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explain what a LAN is

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network thats confined to relatively small areas such as a building

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explain what a WAN is

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network that spans a large area such as possible several continents

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give 3 advantages of a LAN

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  • enhanced security
  • low error rate
  • higher transmission rates
  • cost effective
  • reliable
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give 2 advantages of a WAN

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  • wider coverage
  • highly scalabale
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explain a star network toplogy

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consists of a central computer to which all other devices are attached to

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give 2 advantages of a star toplogy

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  • easier to maintain
  • access files on all computers
  • high speed
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give 2 disadvantages of a star toplogy

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  • if main computer breaks then this affects all other devices
  • requires more cabling
  • limited number of connections
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explain a bus network topology

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single length of transmission cable onto which various devices are attached

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give 2 advantages of a bus topology

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  • simple layout - not as much cabling is needed
  • easy to extend
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give 2 disadvantages of a bus topology

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  • if main cable breaks then entire network is affected
  • hard to find where fault is
  • less secure
  • collisions more likely
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what does physical topology mean

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the actual layout and connection of the cables

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what does logical topology mean

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the way data is transmitted around a network

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explain what a client server network is

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computer uses resources housed inside a central server

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explain what a thin client is

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all processing done on central server

17
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explain what a thick client is

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powerful pcs connected to a network where all processing is done on the pc

18
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explain what a peer to peer network is

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two or more computers connect and share resources

19
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give 3 advantages of a wireless network

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  • no cabling required
  • can handle large number of users
  • user can move around freely
20
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give 3 disadvantanges of a wireless network

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  • slower speeds
  • connections become weaker further away u are
  • signal can be easily obstructed
  • less secure
21
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what is an SSID

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the way a wireless network can be identified

22
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what is a mac address

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uniquely identifies a unique device

23
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explain CSMA/CA without RTS/CTS in a flow diagram format

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explain CSMA/CA with RTS/CTS

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  • assemble a frame
  • check if channel is idle
  • if not it will wait
  • if idle than a request to send is sent
  • a clear to send is then sent
  • if clear to send is no then wait
  • if clear to send is yes then transmit data
25
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why is a wireless signal less secure than a wired network

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signal is easier to intercept

26
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give 3 ways to enhance security of a wireless network

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  • change SSID and hide it from transmission
  • ensure all devices are WPA/WPA2
  • create a list of mac addresses from devices you know to be trustworthy
27
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explain how encytping data with WPA/WPA2, disabling SSID broadcasting and mac address whitelisting could enhance the security of a wireless network

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  • WPA = encyrpts data do reduces chance of unwanted devices to be able to read data
  • mac address = only trusted devices will be able to join network
  • SSID = disabling it means it wont show in a search
28
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explain the process the receiving device does when receiving data

majority voting

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  • the transmitting device would send each bit an odd number of times
  • the receiver checks the bits and assumes the one it receives the most copies of is the correct value
29
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Explain the operation of a logical bus network topology

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  • node broadcasts data to the entire network
  • all nodes recieve the data
  • a node examins the recieved data to check if it the intended recipient

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