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Chapter 1 - Network Models Flashcards

1
Q

The ____ is an example of software that creates packets for moving data across networks.

A

Internet Protocol

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2
Q

Most often, the________provides the physical connection between the PC and the network.

A

NIC

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3
Q

Using the___________enables a computer to send a packet that every other PC on the network will process.

A

broadcast address

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4
Q

You can connect two very different networks by using a/an ____.

A

MAC address

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5
Q

The_____________provides an excellent tool for conceptualizing how a TCP/IP network works. (Select the best answer.)

A

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) model

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6
Q

On a sending machine, data gets broken up at the__________of the OSI seven-layer model.

A

transport layer

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7
Q

NICs encapsulate data into a/an_________for sending that data over a network.

A

frame

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8
Q

A/An ____ enables multiple machines to connect over a network.

A

switch

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9
Q

The__________provides the key interface between the Physical and Network layers.

A

data link layer

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10
Q

Which of the following OSI layers converts the ones and zeroes to electrical signals and places these signals on the cable?

A. Physical layer

B. Transport layer

C. Network layer

D. Data Link layer

A

Physical layer

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11
Q

The term “unshielded twisted pair” describes which of the following network components?

A. Cable

B. Hub

C. Router

D. NIC

A

Cable

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12
Q

From the options that follow, select the one that best describes the contents of a typical (simplified) network frame.

A. Sender’s MAC address, recipient’s MAC address, data, FCS

B. Recipient’s MAC address, sender’s MAC address, data, FCS

C. Recipient’s IP address, sender’s IP address, data, FCS

D. Recipient’s e-mail address, sender’s e-mail address, data, FCS

A

Recipient’s MAC address, sender’s MAC address, data, FCS

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13
Q

Which of the following is most likely to be a MAC address assigned to a NIC?

A. 192.168.1.121

B. 24.17.232.7B

C. 23.4F.17.8A.4C.10

D. 713.555.1212

A

23.4F.17.8A.4C.10

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14
Q

Which layer of the TCP/IP model involves routing?

A. Link layer

B. Transport layer

C. Internet layer

D. Application layer

A

Internet layer

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15
Q

How much data can a typical frame contain?

A. 500 bytes

B. 1500 bytes

C. 1500 kilobytes

D. 1 megabyte

A

1500 bytes

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16
Q

Which of the following best describes an IP address?

A. A unique dotted decimal notation burned into every NIC

B. A unique 48-bit identifying number burned into every NIC

C. A dotted decimal notation assigned to a NIC by software

D. A 48-bit identifying number assigned to a NIC by software

A

A dotted decimal notation assigned to a NIC by software

17
Q

Which layer of the OSI model makes sure the data is in a readable format for the Application layer?

A. Application layer

B. Presentation layer

C. Session layer

D. Transport layer

A

Presentation layer

18
Q

At which layer of the TCP/IP model are UDP datagrams created?

A. Link/Network Interface

B. Internet

C. Transport

D. Application

A

Transport

19
Q

Which protocol creates the final IP packet?

A. NIC

B. IP

C. TCP

D. UDP

A

IP

20
Q

Which TCP/IP layer includes Layers 5–7 from the OSI seven-layer model?

A. Application layer

B. Transport layer

C. Internet layer

D. Link layer

A

Application layer

21
Q

What component of Layer 2 of the OSI seven-layer model creates and addresses the frame?

A. MAC sublayer

B. LLC sublayer

C. CRC sublayer

D. Data Link sublayer

A

LLC sublayer

22
Q

Which components work at Layer 1 of the OSI seven-layer model? (Select two.)

A. Cables

B. Hub

C. Network protocol

D. Session software

A

Cables & hub

23
Q

Andalyn says complete 48-bit MAC addresses are allocated to NIC manufacturers from the IEEE. Buster says the IEEE only assigns the first 24 bits to manufacturers. Carlos says the IEEE assigns only the last 24 bits to manufacturers. Who is correct?

A. Only Andalyn is correct.

B. Only Buster is correct.

C. Only Carlos is correct.

D. No one is correct.

A

Only Buster is correct

24
Q

If a sending system does not know the MAC address of the intended recipient system, it sends a broadcast frame with what MAC address?

A. 192.168.0.0

B. FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF

C. 11-11-11-11-11-11

D. 00-00-00-00-00-00

A

FF-FF-FF-FF-FF-FF

25
Q

Every NIC has a hard-coded indentifier called a(n) _____.

A

MAC address

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