Network type and operations Flashcards
a quantity of data that is transmitted on a network without concern for whether it is accurate or whether it arrives at its destination
datagram
an exchange of information between two or more network devices
session
a data unit used to send data based on MAC addresses
frame
a condition where a network packet does not reach its destination
packet loss
a measurement of the amount of delay in data reaching its destination on a network
latency
the introduction of errors into data as it is being stored or transmitted
data corruption
What type of address is used at the network access layer to uniquely identify a piece of network hardware?
MAC address
If you want to ensure that a particular application receives priority access to the network, you should configure what feature on the router?
QoS
Which layer of the TCP/IP model is concerned with the physical transportation and delivery of network data?
network access
a quantity of data that is transmitted on a network without concern for whether it is accurate or whether it arrives at its destination
datagram
a data unit used at the Network Access layer of the TCP/IP model, sending data based on MAC addresses
frame
the address of a physical network device such as a network interface card, expressed as a hexadecimal number
MAC address
Which term means a session-level protocol that is fast and efficient but has no means for error control or acknowledgment?
UDP
Which of the following statements is true regarding local area networks?
often used in homes and small businesses
traditionally used Ethernet cables to connect devices
can include wired and wireless connections
Which of the following statements about wide area networks are true? Select 3 options.
connects devices in a large geographic area
connections usually occur through a public network
may be controlled by multiple entities
