Networking Flashcards
In which physical network topology does
the failure of one cable not affect the performance of
the rest of the network?
Star
What name is given to a device communicating on a
network that cannot be “seen” by another device that
wants to transmit over the network?
Hidden node
Which type of topology refers to the architecture of
connections in a network: physical or logical?
Physical
In which physical network topology is there no
central hub?
Bus
What name is given to a wireless local area network
that is based on international standards?
WiFi
Which type of topology refers to the flow of data
packets in a network: physical or logical?
Logical
What name is given to the cable which connects all
of the clients in a physical bus network?
Backbone
What can be used to make a physical star network
behave as a logical bus?
A bus protocol
In which type of networking between hosts do clients
have equal status: client-server or peer-to-peer?
Peer-to-peer
In which physical topology does each client have its
own direct connection to a central hub?
Star
Which type of networking between hosts is used by
large file-sharing networks and multimedia providers
to provide high-performance services without the
requirement for a server?
Peer-to-peer
Which two pieces of hardware are required in order
to set up and use a wireless network?
- Wireless access point
- Wireless network adapter
What is an SSID, and what do the letters stand for?
A name that identifies a wireless
network
Service set identifier
Which physical network topology is expensive to
install thanks to the amount of cable required?
Star
For what do the letters RTS/CTS stand?
Ready to send, clear to send
