Chapter 5 Terms - Topology & Ethernet

Question 1

Logical topology

Answer 1

A characteristic of network transmission that reflects the way in which data is transmitted between nodes. Common ones are Bus and Ring.

Question 2

CSMA/CD

Answer 2

A Media Access Control method for 802.3 where a transmitting station detects another signal while transmitting a frame. It stops transmitting that frame, transmits a jam signal, and then waits for a random time interval before trying to resend the frame.

Question 3

MPLS

Answer 3

A type of switching that enables any one of several Layer 2 protocols to carry multiple types of Layer 3 protocols.

Question 4

Circuit switching

Answer 4

Describes a connection that is established between two network nodes before they begin transmitting. Bandwidth is dedicated to this connection and remains available until users terminate the communication.

Question 5

Physical topology

Answer 5

The layout of media, nodes, and devices on a network. Categorized into three fundamental shapes: bus, ring, and star.

Question 6

4 in the 5-4-3 Rule

Answer 6

The maximum number of repeating devices on a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

Question 7

3 in the 5-4-3 Rule

Answer 7

The maximum number of segments that can be populated on a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.

Question 8

5 in the 5-4-3 Rule

Answer 8

The number of segments on a 10 Mbps Ethernet network.