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Chapter 1: Computer Networking Fundamentals Flashcards

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1
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A computer network is a set of connected

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Computers

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2
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Computer networks allow users to share

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Printers

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3
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What is the most common network topology today?

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Star

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4
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Computers on a network are called:

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Nodes

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5
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Computer networks can be connected via cables or

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Wirelessly

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6
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Which of the following is NOT a basic component of a telecommunication network?

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Remote control unit

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7
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a telecommunications system?

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A letter written on paper and sent through the mail

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8
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The bandwidth of a computer network refers to _____.

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The amount of data that can be transferred over a network per second.

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What is NOT true about a computer network?

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Connections between computers can only be done through wires.

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10
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Peer-to-peer network

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Tasks are allocated among all the members of the network.

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Client/server network

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Workstations request resources or services from the network.

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Single point of failure (SPF)

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A lone link in a network that brings down the whole network if it fails.

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13
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Server

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A computer that hosts data and other resources for clients.

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14
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What is the benefit of the client-server model?

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Ease of management

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Network client

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A computer that connects to a server in order to use and share resources with it.

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16
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How do clients communicate with the server?

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The network

17
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What does the acronym P2P stand for in the context of computer network architecture?

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Peer-to-peer

18
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What are the benefits of using three-tier network architecture relative to two-tier?

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Increased security
Increased performance
Greater flexibility

19
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How many servers does a typical client/server network have?

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At least one

20
Q

A client/server system with a single server and multiple clients represents what tier in terms of network architecture?

A

Two-tier

21
Q

Which of the following is the most accurate description of clients in client/server architecture?

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Hardware devices that provide end users with access to data and services on the server.

22
Q

VPN

A

uses encrypted data before it is sent over a public network

23
Q

Enterprise Private Network (EPN)

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A computer network, built by a business, is used to interconnect its various company sites to share computer resources.

24
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Local Area Network

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A computer network that connects computers within a school.

25
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The internet is an example of a

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

26
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Which network covers the smallest geographic area?

A

Personal Area Network (PAN)

27
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Each computer or device connected to the Internet has a unique identifying number. What is this called?

A

IP Address

28
Q

A URL consists of different levels. What level is .com in the web address www.google.com?

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Top-level domain name

29
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Which of the following is true about packets?

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Packets contain headers and footers

30
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A web address is often referred to as a URL. URL stands for

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Uniform Resource Locator

31
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What is TCP/IP?

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Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol: a communication protocol that enables you to send and receive information over the Internet.

32
Q

SD-WAN is best used for which task?

A

Connecting branches to the cloud

33
Q

Which technology is 5G better suited for?

A

Smart devices (IoT)

34
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What could Wi-Fi 7 provide support for?

A

Send data on multiple frequencies

35
Q

Which component involves processes that are completed in a task-oriented manner?

A

Automation

36
Q

As a network engineer, which programming language will help you with Machine Learning and/or AI?

A

Python

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